Crystal River Scallop Harvesting Snorkel Excursion 5 hr

Trade the usual beach day for a Florida-style underwater treasure hunt. This Crystal River scallop harvesting snorkel excursion takes you to the shallow Gulf of Mexico grass beds where bay scallops hide.

After meeting at Salty Siren Tours in Crystal River, ride in an air-conditioned vehicle and cruise about 40 minutes by boat to the scallop grounds. Your charter provides snorkeling gear, a catch bag, bottled water, and a saltwater fishing license. An in-water guide helps you get started spotting scallops, then you can snorkel through the grass beds and gather your catch. The excursion lasts 300 minutes, giving you time to enjoy the water and the harvest-to-table tradition.

Scallop shucking is not included, but the marina offers it for an additional $8.00 per gallon. You can also take your catch to a local restaurant to have it cooked. Participants should know how to swim; bring towels, sunglasses, and a hat, and consider contact lenses or a prescription mask if you need vision correction. Book this Crystal River scallop harvesting snorkel excursion for a hands-on day on the Gulf.