Aquatic Escapes – Scalloping Crystal River
Aquatic Escapes – Scalloping Crystal River
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Experience one of Florida's favorite summer traditions with a guided scalloping adventure in the crystal-clear waters of Crystal River! Whether it's your first trip or an annual tradition, Capt. Jarrod will help make it a fun, safe, and memorable day for everyone.
Scalloping is like an underwater Easter egg hunt. Snorkel the shallow grass flats collecting bay scallops, then cool off with a refreshing trip to the beautiful Crystal River springs.
Children are always welcome! Just bring your swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, drinks, snacks, and a mask, snorkel, and fins (rentals available if needed). No food is provided on the trip, though there is extra bottled water on board. Please pack drinks in cans only - no glass bottles on the boat.
Scalloping season runs July 1 through September 24. Prime dates book quickly, so reserve your Crystal River scalloping adventure with Aquatic Escapes today!
Experience one of Florida's favorite summer traditions with a guided scalloping adventure in the crystal-clear waters of Crystal River! Whether it's your first trip or an annual tradition, Capt. Jarrod will help make it a fun, safe, and memorable day for everyone.
Scalloping is like an underwater Easter egg hunt. Snorkel the shallow grass flats collecting bay scallops, then cool off with a refreshing trip to the beautiful Crystal River springs.
Children are always welcome! Just bring your swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, drinks, snacks, and a mask, snorkel, and fins (rentals available if needed). No food is provided on the trip, though there is extra bottled water on board. Please pack drinks in cans only - no glass bottles on the boat.
Scalloping season runs July 1 through September 24. Prime dates book quickly, so reserve your Crystal River scalloping adventure with Aquatic Escapes today!
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Greg Donaldson5.0full day scalloping
7 Hour - Scalloping Full Day on July 25, 2026Great day on the water highly recommended you will not be
Daniel Clements5.0July fishing trip
7 Hour - Scalloping Full Day on July 18, 2026
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Anglers' gallery (7)
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The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
Great day on the water highly recommended you will not be
Awesome time scalloping!
Awesome day of Scalloping!!
FAQs about Aquatic Escapes – Scalloping Crystal River
- US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour - Scalloping Quick Trip (5 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour - Scalloping Quick Trip - 1:00 PM (5 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour - Scalloping Quick Trip - 12:00 PM (5 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour - Scalloping Quick Trip - 2:00 PM (5 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour - Scalloping Quick Trip - 8:00 AM (5 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour - Scalloping Quick Trip - 9:00 AM (5 hours)
- US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 7 Hour - Scalloping Full Day (7 hours)
- US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 7 Hour - Scalloping Full Day - 1:00 PM (7 hours)
- US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 7 Hour - Scalloping Full Day - 12:00 PM (7 hours)
- US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 7 Hour - Scalloping Full Day - 2:00 PM (7 hours)
- US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 7 Hour - Scalloping Full Day - 7:00 AM (7 hours)
- US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 7 Hour - Scalloping Full Day - 9:00 AM (7 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Snorkeling equipment BYOB snorkel gear; some gear available on board.
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Spearfishing equipment
- Ice box The boat is equipped with 2 Yeti coolers.
- First mate (Trips typically run solo with Captain Jarrod, but for larger or novice groups a first mate may join to help in the water and handle gear. The mate is tip-only.)
- Fishing license (No license needed! All scalloping harvest is covered under Captain Jarrod's Florida charter boat license — just bring your snorkel gear and enthusiasm.)
- River fishing (We head north to Crystal River and Homosassa's clear, spring-fed grass flats to snorkel for bay scallops. Shallow, gin-clear water means no diving experience needed, and you'll often spot manatees and rays. Easy and kid-friendly — you keep your haul!)
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Flats fishing
- Spearfishing (No spears are used; scallops are caught by hand.)
- Scallop
Your captain
Crystal River, Florida, United States
From as early as I can remember, my dad had me on a boat with a fishing rod in my hands. At first, I was simply excited to have bait on my hook and hang out with my dad. As I grew up, the fish got bigger and bigger... and I was hooked! Growing up in New York, we would fish for Fluke, Flounder, Striped Bass, and Cod in the winter. We would also enter the occasional shark fishing tournament. Fishing was, and still remains, a huge part of my life. It gave my father and me the time we needed to bond before he unexpectedly left us in 2006. It was always my father's dream to retire and use his captain's license to open a charter business. Every day, I strive to keep his legacy alive.
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How cancellations work
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.
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