5 Hour Scalloping Charter for 4 people from Crystal River

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What an incredible scalloping trip! Captain John and Captain Jake with Manatee Swim Center made the entire experience unforgettable. From the moment we left the dock, they were friendly, professional, and made sure everyone felt safe and had a great time. We went to the spring, and they had watermelon and pineapple on the boat, which was such a nice touch. They knew exactly where to find the scallops, gave helpful tips that made collecting them easy and fun, and kept the trip exciting from start to finish. The scallops ceviche was great, too! Their knowledge of the area and passion for being on the water really showed. If you’re looking for a fun, family-friendly adventure with experienced captains who go above and beyond, I highly recommend booking a scalloping trip with Captain John and Captain Jake at Manatee Swim Center. We can’t wait to come back next season!

Captain Mike and Jon were great! So were their co-captains! This is our 3rd year with them! Definitely going to keep coming back!

My family of four booked a scalloping tour with Captain Dirty Mike and Michelle…..and man are we happy we did! I can’t imagine there being a more knowledgeable pair. They were so patient, kind and went out of their way to answer questions and make sure our kids (and us) had a great scalloping adventure!

What an incredible experience! This was not just a scallop tour, it was an experience of a lifetime! Paul and Lucas were amazing, not only did we enjoy scalloping but they had all the amenities: made us fresh scallop ceviche on the boat with our harvest. They were fun, safe and took this tour to the next level and also took us for a dip in the freshwater springs. Amazing job, Thank you!

So much fun with Capt John He is fantastic with kids Easter egg hunting under water !!! I would highly recommend this for summer fun

This is a great time for all ages! This makes our 7th year to go out with Capt John and he didn't take anytime to put us on the scallops. Capt John worked hard to get us a limit and even takes you to the springs afterwards to round off your experience. This is a "must do" while you are in the area and Capt John gets our recommendation to get the job done.

Year after year we love going scalloping with Capt. John Spann! He always does everything to make our day enjoyable and fun. His knowledge of the area and his Young boat make for a wonderful day on the water. We highly recommend him!!

Great experience!! A must do! Captains Morgan and John are so much fun and knowledgeable! We will see them again! The Thorltons

Wow what a fantastic time. Capt Paul and Lucas are the best to go scalloping with. Picture heading out to scalloping grounds with the wind in your hair, sun in your face, music to match the vibe and the gulf like a mirror to the sky. Along the way seeing a dolphin and manatee. Once we got there they helped our five year old learn and collect her first scallop (and the ones after that!) They were patient with me and not overbearing with my husband who is a more confident diver. Lucas must be half mermaid! He swam the whole time and came back with a full scallop bag and his ceviche was the best. They even made friends with my youngest by the end who is shy. We ended the day with a dip in the freshwater spring by the dock to wash the salt off. It felt so refreshing! What kind, friendly people that clearly have a love and passion for what they do. There has clearly been a lot of thought put into the day. It is so rare to have a five star experience but they deserve more stars than that. If you are thinking about trying scalloping you won’t regret going with them.

This was our third year scalloping with Captain Paul and Lucas and as usual we had an awesome time! Lots of laughs and scallops! See you next year Captain Paul and Lucas! Yee Yee!