Top 10 Crystal River Scalloping Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews Top choice

Meet Captain Jake and his co-captain at Manatee Swim Center for a private, five-hour Crystal River scalloping trip. Snorkel for scallops with equipment and a fishing license provided, then stop at a spring on the ride back and enjoy the chef’s scallop ceviche. The $600 group rate covers up to six people.

“Captain Jake and his co captain were so much fun. They reached out the day before to confirm and were very organized the day of. They know a lot about the nature in the area and shared fun facts. They taught us how to look for Read more”

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Ultimate Private Scalloping Adventure in Crystal River

2.Ultimate Private Scalloping Adventure in Crystal River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Seacow Safaris takes your private group of up to six on a five-hour scalloping trip from Pete’s Pier in Crystal River. Ride about 10 miles into the Gulf, then snorkel with supplied gear and an in-water guide. Mac has been praised for finding productive scallop grounds. Bottled water, ice, fishing licenses, and scallop cleaning are included.

“Mac was great- he knew the best area to go scalloping and worked hard to get us the most scallops! I would definitely book with him again!”

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Private Scallop Charter in Crystal River

3.Private Scallop Charter in Crystal River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Start at Crystal River Manatee Adventures, then ride by boat toward the Gulf of Mexico with Captain Todd. Once he selects a scalloping spot, an in-water guide explains what to look for and how to collect scallops. The private charter lasts about five hours and accommodates up to six people.

“Captain Todd and Casey provided a great trip for scalloping. We had a blast and they helped us obtain our limit. Thank you for a great trip! -Nicole M”

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Private Half-Day Scalloping Charter with Captain Paul and Lucas

4.Private Half-Day Scalloping Charter with Captain Paul and Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Join Captain Paul and Lucas for a private, roughly five-hour scalloping trip from Crystal River into Crystal Bay. Use the provided mask, snorkel, and fins to search for scallops, then stop at a spring on the way back. You may get to sample your catch, but the amount found can vary.

“Jake and Lucas were the BEST! It was the end of the season, so we didn't find many.. But Lucas hunted for them for over an hour and gave us what he found. Then shucked a few, seasoned them and gave us those to eat.. Would definitely go with these guys again.”

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Half-Day Private Scallop Harvesting Snorkel Excursion

5.Half-Day Private Scallop Harvesting Snorkel Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Join Captains Ed and Kim for a private, five-hour Crystal River scalloping trip for up to six people. After a scenic 40-minute boat ride to the Gulf, snorkel the grass beds for bay scallops, with gear, a saltwater fishing license, and an in-water guide included. Fish, sea stars, sponges, and coral may add to the hunt.

“We had the most amazing family experience with Capt Ed and Capt Kim on this trip! The scalloping was awesome, but the education about the area and vital ecosystem was just as exciting! They both are an amazing amount of knowledge and you can tell how passionate they are about what they do. It was an experience that our family can’t wait to do again!!! I never knew how competitive my family could get about finding scallops and we would not hesitate to book with SaltySirenTours again!!! We are hooked! Thanks again Capt’s Ed and Kim!!! You guys knocked it out of the park!!”

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Private Guided Snorkeling with Scallop Hunt

6.Private Guided Snorkeling with Scallop Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Meet at the Crystal River marina, get fitted with snorkeling gear, then spend about five hours searching the Gulf for scallops. The private trip includes a swim guide, collection gear, a license, and bottled water. Gavin and Lindsey have guided the hunt; ask who will lead your outing when you book.

“Who knew scallops could swim so fast?! Fantastic time with Gavin and Lindsey searching for scallops and generally floating in the clear gulf. Thanks to Lindsey we had dinner instead of an appetizer!”

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Premier Scalloping Adventure on Florida’s Nature Coast

7.Premier Scalloping Adventure on Florida’s Nature Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Leave Pete’s Pier for a 45-minute boat ride to Crystal River’s scallop grounds. Suncoast Scalloping provides masks, snorkels, fins, scallop bags, an in-water guide, and fishing licenses. Search the seagrass for scallops, then return to the pier with your group of up to six. Guide Gabby has helped first-timers learn the ropes.

“Best scalloping adventure ever! Our guide Gabby made it so helpful to understand how to find the scallops. Her and the capt were very patient with us newbies.”

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7 Hour Private Scalloping Package in Mangrove Point

8.7 Hour Private Scalloping Package in Mangrove Point

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews

Snorkel Crystal River’s grass beds for scallops with a private captain and in-water guide, then stop at a freshwater spring while your catch is cleaned. The seven-hour charter costs $800 for up to six people and includes snorkel gear, a saltwater fishing license, and bottled water. Captains and crew may include Ed, Kim, Aubrey, Tori, or Vinny.

“As usual, Captain Ed and First Mate Aubrey made it a terrific experience. Scalloping, manatee sightings including a baby nursing and a dip in the refreshing spring made for a wonderful outing! Can't wait for next year!”

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Half-Day Semi Private Scallop Tour

9.Half-Day Semi Private Scallop Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $0

Meet in Crystal River for a five-hour Gulf outing led by a certified captain and an in-water guide. Snorkel for scallops, with fins, mask, snorkel, water, net bags, and a scalloping license provided. Boats take three to six people. Bring sun protection, food, and a cooler for your catch.

“Seadaddy's scalloping tour was the best!! Our captain Dave had so much experience and knowledge and Carlos our guide was so fun and good at finding the scallops, they really made the trip wonderful! It was so much fun snorkeling and Read more”

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Full Day Scalloping with Captain Paul and Lucas

10.Full Day Scalloping with Captain Paul and Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $350Lowest price on this list

Set out from Crystal River at 8:00 am with Captain Paul and Lucas for a private, seven-hour scalloping trip in Crystal Bay. Use the supplied mask, snorkel, and fins to search clear water, then stop at a spring on the ride back. Bottled water is included; lunch, sunscreen, and scallop cleaning are not.

“Just amazing. Paul and Lucas were so nice and friendly. I would recommend them to everyone. We caught lots of scallops and the whole family had the best time. We tasted them fresh onboard, had them cleaned on shore an made dinner with them in our room.”

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