Jet Boat rides, Big Bear Lake, California
BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. – Love thrills and adventure? Heading for Big Bear Lake in California?
Then you are in for a treat.
That's because Big Bear Lake now offers the only New Zealand style jet boat rides west of the Mississippi. Big Bear Lake’s newest attraction slings, dips, swings, twists and spins passengers for a 30-minute thrill ride.
Do I hear you squealing already?
“It’s equivalent to the Indiana Jones ride at Disneyland, but on a large body of water,” said Wally Weber, owner and operator of Big Bear Parasail and Watersports.
Weber accidentally discovered the jet propulsion boats while visiting his daughter last year in Queenstown, New Zealand, which is known as the extreme sports capital of the world.
The jet boat was just one of several extreme sports in Queenstown including bungee jumping, river surfing, heli-skiing and paragliding. When Weber caught sight of a jet boat at Lake Wakitipu twisting, turning and nose dipping without capsizing he knew right away it was a perfect fit for Big Bear Lake.
New Zealand style jet boat rides are 30 minutes long, and include a narrated tour of Big Bear Lake’s most notable landmarks such as Garstin Island and the Solar Observatory.
Throughout the tour, passengers will experience a wild and adventurous ride. At the end of the tour a grand finale finish includes a Hamilton, 180 degree spin that is guaranteed to get passengers screaming for more.
The cost is $29 for adults and $19 for kids 12 and under.
For more information call 909-866-4359 or visit www.bigbearparasail.net
San Francisco residents can get to Big Bear Lake by following directions on Google Maps. The trip takes 8hrs and 11 minutes from the San Francisco Bay Area and full directions can be see here at Google Maps.
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About Big Bear’s New Zealand Jet Boat
The 12-passenger jet boat has an all aluminum body with a modified “v” bottom. It is equipped with a Hamilton Jet Drive Unit, which makes it easy to maneuver and do tricks.
The boat is powered by a 375 horsepower 8.1 liter fuel injected Kodiak big block marine engine. The U.S. Coast Guard did a complete inspection of the boat, and approved it to withstand up to 3 ½ foot swells. The boat has two fire extinguishers on board, and each passenger is required to wear a life vest.
Sounds likes there will be a lot of thrills involved!
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Sounds like fun!
Amazing. I would certainly try it, if I'll go there someday.
Not visited that lake tho daughter has. Enjoyed jet boating in New Zealand and Alaska
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