Private Scalloping Charter in Crystal River – Dive for Treasure
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Masks, Fins, Snorkels, Fishing License, drinking water, cooler and ice. USCG licensed CAPT and an In-Water Guide on each trip.
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Crystal River
Florida, United States
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(9)Q: Is bait provided?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-43175P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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Yes. Whatever the fishing calls for: live bait, frozen bait, cut bait, or chum, our Charter Captains will have plentiful supplies on hand. The same thing goes for artificial bait such as lures, flies, or plugs.
Jul 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
- Masks, Fins, Snorkels, Fishing License, drinking water, cooler and ice. USCG licensed CAPT and an In-Water Guide on each trip.
- Drinks.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Scalloping Charter in Crystal River – Dive for Treasure is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Scalloping Charter in Crystal River – Dive for Treasure will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Masks, Fins, Snorkels, Fishing License, drinking water, cooler and ice. USCG licensed CAPT and an In-Water Guide on each trip.
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
- Operated by a business
