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    Crystal River Scallop Snorkeling Tour

    Hunt for scallops in the Gulf with gear, license, water, and net bag included

    4.7 stars• 983 reviews

    Duration

    4 hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Snorkel gear, license, aquarium

    Highlights

    Explore Gulf of Mexico waters on a snorkeling outing focused on finding scallops. Dolphins, sea turtles, sting rays, starfish, and other wildlife may also appear.

    • Search Gulf waters for scallops
    • Watch for dolphins, sea turtles, sting rays, and starfish
    • Pack snacks or lunch for the outing
    • Bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, jelly sting medication, and a cooler with ice

    Itinerary

    1. Check in at SeaDaddys Adventures & Crystal River Marine Aquarium and complete waivers. 2. Get fitted for mask, snorkel, and fins. 3. Store belongings in one complimentary tour-time locker per reservation. 4. Receive your included Pete's Pier wristband and ride our scheduled shuttle to the marina. 5. Meet your captain, review the safety briefing, and board. 6. Cruise to the Gulf scallop grounds, snorkel, and collect scallops. 7. Return by shuttle to SeaDaddys for a post-tour shower, changing facilities, and included Crystal River Marine Aquarium admission.

    What's Included

    • Scallop license
    • Net bag for scallops
    • Bottled water

    Important details

    • Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled check-in time for gear fitting
    • Complete a waiver before departure
    • Ages 3+ only
    • Requires comfort on a boat and in open water
    • Requires entering and exiting the water using a boat ladder without assistance
    • Tell the crew if you are a non-swimmer and wear a life jacket
    • Children age 6 and younger must wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket while aboard
    • Minors must remain with a parent or legal guardian at all times
    • Lost or damaged rental gear may result in a charge not included in the listed price

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel or change at least 72 hours before departure. Cancellations within 72 hours, late arrivals, and no-shows are nonrefundable. If the operator cancels for unsafe weather, mechanical issues, or operational concerns, you may reschedule or receive a refund.

    Product ID: RAM57Y

    FAQs

    Bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, snacks or lunch, a cooler with ice to take home scallops, and jelly sting medication.

    You get fins, a mask, a snorkel, a license, net bags for holding scallops, and bottled water.

    Bring a parent or guardian with any minors at all times (on the boat and in the water). Children age 6 and under must stay in a Coast Guard-approved life vest.

    Meeting details

    SeaDaddys Adventures & Crystal River Marine Aquarium, 308 SE US Highway 19, Crystal River, FL 34429

    Experience provided by Seadaddys Adventures

    Related locations

    Aquarium Crystal River/Seadaddys

    Admission included

    Step inside Aquarium Crystal River/Seadaddys and you are immediately surrounded by the living pulse of Florida's Gulf Coast waters. Native fish, rays, and other local species move through tanks that reflect the natural ecosystems just outside the door. The staff bring genuine enthusiasm to every exhibit, making Aquarium Crystal River/Seadaddys a place where curiosity about Florida's aquatic world finds real, tangible answers.

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    Participants - Per Person up to 6

    $123.20

    Minium of 3 years old

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    Review summary

    4.7
    Excellent
    983 reviews•Google Maps
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    Swimming with manatees in Crystal River is the headline here, and guides like Aubrey, Emmitt, Ken, Hannah, Jeff, and Captain Carlos come up again and again as the reason people leave happy. They're described as knowledgeable, fun, and genuinely passionate about the manatees and the local ecosystem. All snorkel gear and wetsuits are included, which makes showing up easy. A couple of reviewers noted that water visibility can be a real wildcard, particularly on warmer days when the water gets murky. One reviewer actually came back a second time on a cooler day and saw close to 100 manatees, so timing your visit during cooler months seems to make a noticeable difference in the experience. With a strong rating across nearly a thousand reviews and a solid crew of guides earning repeat praise, this outfit clearly delivers for most people. If you're flexible about when you go and set realistic expectations around visibility conditions, the odds of having a memorable, worthwhile trip are pretty high.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We’ve been coming to Crystal River and Homosassa for about eight years, sometimes 2–3 times a year, and this was by far our best trip yet. We decided to go with Seadaddy and it was an amazing experience — the most scallops we’ve ever found. Captain Ken knows exactly where to go, and Emmet was incredibly caring, attentive, and even cleaned all the scallops for us. We will definitely be back.

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    Daniela Popescu

    August 30, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We’ve been coming to Crystal River and Homosassa for about eight years, sometimes 2–3 times a year, and this was by far our best trip yet. We decided to go with Seadaddy and it was an amazing experience — the most scallops we’ve ever found. Captain Ken knows exactly where to go, and Emmet was incredibly caring, attentive, and even cleaned all the scallops for us. We will definitely be back.

    Photo of Daniela Popescu

    Daniela Popescu

    August 30, 2026

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