Private Crystal River Scalloping Charter
487068P2
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Overview
Led by experienced local captains with decades of knowledge, guests are taken to productive grass flats in the Gulf where scallops are plentiful. Each trip offers is a private experience with personalized guidance to help you find more scallops and enjoy more time in the water.
Each scalloping charter includes everything you need for a stress-free day: snorkeling gear, a shaded boat, and a fishing license. Whether you are a first timer or a seasoned scalloper, the crew ensures a safe, fun, and productive outing. This private 5-hour trip is perfect for families, couples, and private groups looking for an authentic Florida adventure.
Tour at a glance
What's included
- Bottled water
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Private transportation
Not included
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
What you'll do
Come join us on an underwater easter egg hunt in the gulf! This is a private tour where you book out the entire 24-foot boat. This trip is available seasonally from July 1st to September 24th. The crew, guide, and captain will go on a 10-mile boat ride to search for bay scallops. On top of the scalloping, you can see many sights from the boat or underwater such as the Florida Manatee, dolphins, sea turtles, bald eagles, and a variety of fish and reefs. There is a limit of 10 gallons per boat and fishing licenses are included for the guests. An in-water guide is included along with all snorkel and scalloping gear. The boat is completely covered for shade.
Meeting & pickup
Everyone meets at the start point.
Schedule
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The boat ride can sometimes be rough coming back in. Also, this is an underwater wildlife tour that requires the ability to snorkel and do shallow dives.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
Mac was extremely friendly and professional. Best scallop finder in Crystal River. Boat and equipment were perfect.
Mac and Sarah did an amazing job giving us a tour. They were informative and helpful and provided a safe experience even though it was pretty bad weather to begin the morning. The trip was awesome and we caught a ton of scallops, would highly recommend them!
Scalloping with Mac did not disappoint! He put us in a great spot and we all killed em. We did a manatee tour with Mac last year and totally enjoyed this scalloping trip. They helped us clean the scallops and then sent us to an incredible restaurant where they cooked them fresh for us. Highly recommend!
Captain Mac and 1st Mate Lauren made sure we had an incredible and lucrative scalloping trip. We'll certainly be back next year
Hands-down, best in town! Capt Mac was very charismatic, professional, and safe. The boat was comfortable, even set up with beanbag chairs and a cooler with ice cold waters. Ended the tour with great memories, laughs, and loads of scallops! I’ll be back for sure.
Great trip and great captain. We limited out during our scallop trip. Probably one of the best boats out there. Will book again. 🤠
My family and I had an absolutely amazing time scalloping. Captain Mac truly cares about giving his customers a great experience. He is very knowledgeable about the ocean and plays great music. I felt very safe.
Such a great experience! Captain Mac and Sara were very accommodating, personable, and knowledgeable. We felt very comfortable with them and had a blast! Will definitely book again next season!
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