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Private Crystal River Scalloping Charter
- Duration5 hours
- GroupPrivate tour
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
Experience the ultimate Crystal River scalloping adventure with Seacow Safaris, a top-rated, locally owned charter specializing in small-group, all-inclusive tours along Florida’s Nature Coast. Their guided scallop trips combine snorkeling, wildlife exploration, and hands-on harvesting for a fun, family-friendly day on the water.
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.
What you will 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.
Places you'll visit
- Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge1502 SE Kings Bay Dr, Crystal River, Florida, 34429-4661, United States
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
We are located in the double-blue bimini-top Carolina skiff. The captain will flag guests down. To pay for parking costs $10 per vehicle. Please arrive at least 20 minutes early as parking fills up fast.
End / drop-off
We are located in the double-blue bimini-top Carolina skiff. The captain will flag guests down. To pay for parking costs $10 per vehicle. Please arrive at least 20 minutes early as parking fills up fast.
What's included
Included
- Bottled water and ice are complimentary. The scallops will also be cleaned for the guests and bagged up.
- All gear such as fins, snorkels, scallop bags and ice are included.
- Private 24-foot boat with padded seating and full shade!
Not included
- Gratuity is not included but always appreciated.
- Pete's Pier charges $10 for parking at the lot.
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- 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.
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 15 travellers per booking
- Age bands: Traveler (0–120)
Languages
- Guide
- English
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
- This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 8 hours before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- America/New_York
- Product code
- 487068P2
What you'll be asked when booking
- Age of each traveller
- Date of birth
- First name of each traveller
- Last name of each traveller
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
5.0/ 533 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Viator (2) and Tripadvisor (31).
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