About Miss Liberty Paddlewheel Tour Boat
The Miss Liberty is Big Bear Lake's classic paddlewheel tour boat, a Mississippi-style stern-wheeler that departs from Pine Knot Marina in the heart of the village. A beloved fixture on the lake, the vessel offers narrated cruises that trace the lake's shoreline while a guide shares local history, geology, celebrity-home lore, and wildlife along the way.
The signature 90-minute narrated tour runs several times daily through the warmer months, carrying guests in comfort on an open and covered deck with restroom facilities aboard. Beyond the standard sightseeing cruise, the Miss Liberty hosts sunset cruises, holiday fireworks cruises, and private charters for weddings, birthdays, and group events. Tickets are sold per person for scheduled departures, with the whole boat available for private bookings.
What makes the experience special is the relaxed, all-ages pace — no driving, no gear, just a scenic glide across the alpine water with a knowledgeable narrator. For visitors who want to see the whole lake without renting a boat, or for families with young kids and grandparents in tow, the Miss Liberty has been the easy, memorable way to experience Big Bear from the water for generations.
