Skip to main content

Explore the real florida

Spend your summer the right way… enjoying salty dives and sweet memories!

Citrus County, also known as the Nature Coast, has provided locals and tourists alike with some of the most fertile grass beds for recreational scallop harvest every year and has rightfully earned its designation as the #1 scalloping spot on Florida’s coastline!

Let Explorida serve you the most authentic Florida experience yet! Hop aboard our USCG–certified vessel and join your captain on this scenic scallop charter trip from Crystal River, FL, to the Gulf of Mexico!!

In addition to your master captain, you will be paired with an expert in-water guide who will be there to assist every step of the way, for no additional cost. Your guide will scallop along with you to contribute to your haul and help you get as close to limit as possible! At Explorida, we are dedicated to going above and beyond… so your captain and guide will even shuck your scallops for you!

Scallop in style

Our scallop boat is extra comfortable and can accommodate groups with up to 14 passengers!

That’s right—our scallop boat is one of the only in the area that is certified by the United States Coast Guard to safely carry more than six passengers on scallop charter trips out of Crystal River, FL. Our single boat can accommodate up to 14 passengers making it a great fit for the whole family!

Round up the scallop squad and ride in comfort under the full shade of our double bimini top, and enjoy the views from our back to back bench seating. This boat ranks in the top of its kind for comfort. More friends means MORE FUN! Don’t Miss out! Book your tour now!

Come Prepared

What's Included

  • Fishing license for all
  • Mask, snorkel, fins
  • Scallop Bags
  • Bottled water
  • USCG Master Captain
  • In-water guide/scalloper

What to Bring

  • Soft-sided cooler/insulated bags
  • Lunch, snacks, drinks
  • Sunscreen (no aerosol please)
  • Sunglasses, hats, sunshirts
  • Towels

Other Considerations

  • Offered July 1st - September 24th
  • 5 hours from start to finish
  • Level 2/3 snorkeling experience
  • Requires diving depths of 5-8 feet
  • Maximum capacity is 14 people

Scalloping Charters

5 Hours

Ages 3+

Get your fill of sun and fun on this all inclusive scalloping charter!!

Manatee Swim and Scallop Charter

8 Hours

Ages 3+

You asked, so we created it! We have brought together the best that Crystal River has to offer in this all inclusive Manatee Swim and Scallop Charter!!

Scalloping and Spring Hop

7 Hours

Ages 3+

Enjoy the sun and fun on your all inclusive scalloping charter then take it up another notch by coming back into Kings Bay to rinse off and relax at one of our world famous springs!!