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Mangrove Point Private Scalloping Tour 7 hr
GoodTop 45% in Crystal River
11 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Crystal River
- 7 hrs
- Updated October 31, 2026
Explore Gulf waters on a private seven-hour scalloping charter with an in-water guide, snorkeling gear, a spring stop, and catch cleaning.
About this tour
Spend seven hours exploring the Gulf waters on a private scalloping charter from Mangrove Point. With more than 40 years of combined local scalloping and fishing experience, the captains know the area and use GPS locations to help you find a productive spot.
A USCG-certified Master Captain stays aboard, while an in-water guide helps you get started searching for scallops. Snorkeling equipment and a Florida saltwater fishing license are provided, along with bottled water. After time on the water, stop at a local spring to rinse off the salt while the crew cleans your catch. Deluxe seating adds comfort between swims.
Bring your own food and other beverages, and plan to tip the captain and crew separately. Non-swimmers can stay aboard, though the tour is not recommended for them. Meet at the boat docks of The Port Hotel and Marina/Waterfront Social Restaurant, and get ready for a full day on the Gulf with Mangrove Point private scalloping.
Highlights
- Search Gulf waters for scallops with an in-water guide
- Cool off with a stop at a local spring
- Have your catch cleaned by the crew
What's included
Included
- Florida saltwater fishing license
- Bottled water
- Snorkeling equipment
- Scallop cleaning
Not included
- Captain and crew gratuity
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Viator
5.00 / 5 · 11 reviews
Important information
- Non-swimmers are welcome to stay aboard but are not recommended for this tour
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
- Service animals are allowed
- Public transportation is available nearby
- Meet at the boat docks of The Port Hotel and Marina/Waterfront Social Restaurant
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 11 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Crystal River
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- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.7. Top 45% in Crystal River means it ranks in the top 45% of tours in Crystal River by this score.
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