Private Scalloping Charter in Crystal River – Dive for Treasure
Your scalloping adventure will last about 5 hours. All of your gear is included. This will be your mask, snorkel, fins, bag for collecting scallops, and your fishing license. You will snorkel the grass flats of the Gulf of Mexico hunting for the bright blue eyes of the scallops in a an Easter egg hunt suitable for families. You may harvest the lesser of 2 gallons of scallops per person or 10 gallons per boat. We provide an in-water guide on all trips to help with snorkels and to assist in your scallop hunting. All scallops collected by the guide will be yours as well. The scallops are small and very sweet. This is a private scalloping charter. We require a booking equivalent of 4 people. Additional people can be accommodated, just let us know.
Options
Afternoon
Duration: 5 hours
What's included in Private Scalloping Charter in Crystal River – Dive for Treasure
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Join a private scalloping charter in Crystal River and dive into one of Florida’s most beloved summertime traditions. Hunt for sweet bay scallops in clear Gulf waters with a knowledgeable captain, all gear included. Experience Florida’s “Underwater Easter Egg Hunt” on a private scalloping charter with Crystal River Watersports. Nestled along the Nature Coast, Crystal River offers some of the clearest, calmest waters in the state—ideal for scalloping season, which runs July to mid-September. This private experience is perfect for families, couples, or small groups looking to snorkel through seagrass beds in search of tasty bay scallops. Your USCG-licensed captain will guide you to the best scalloping grounds, ensuring a safe, fun, and educational experience. All gear—mask, snorkel, fins, mesh bag, and scallop collection license—is included. You’ll also learn best practices to help preserve the local ecosystem, as we proudly operate as a certified Guardian Guide. Afterward, take your catch to a local restaurant to be cooked fresh!
Inclusions
- Masks, Fins, Snorkels, Fishing License, drinking water, cooler and ice. USCG licensed CAPT and an In-Water Guide on each trip.
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Crystal River Watersports is conveniently located just off US Highway 19 behind the Days Inn Crystal River. About 1 mile North of the Crystal River Mall. Address: 2380 N Suncoast Blvd Crystal River FL 34428 (alternatively it is 2380 NW US Highway 19) Plenty of on-site parking.
