Scoop Some Scallops This Summer at Plantation on Crystal River and West 82° Grill Will “Cook Your Catch”

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Scalloping season commences on July 1 this year in Crystal River and Plantation on Crystal River, a hidden gem on Florida’s Nature Coast, is offering guided and non-guided scalloping deals packed full of value. Guided scalloping package rates start at $799* for mid-week stays for two guests and includes: 

  • Two-night stay in a garden or water view deluxe room, patio room or golf villa 
  • Guided scalloping tour including mask, snorkel and fins with one of the area’s top captains
  • Souvenir bag with mesh scalloping bag, scallop recipes and water
  • Chef-prepared cook-your-catch from the day’s harvest (scallops or fish) for lunch or dinner and serve with two sides**
  • Breakfast daily

For those bringing their own boat, rates for the unguided package begin at $419* for mid-week stays for two guests. This rate includes ramp launch, trailer storage and seawall tie. Seawall tie is first come-first serve.

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Image from Plantation on Crystal River’s Facebook Page.

A popular activity for families, scalloping is like snorkeling, but with the simple addition of a mesh bag for storing the harvest.  Most scallops can be found in the shallow grass flats of the Gulf of Mexico that range anywhere from three to six feet deep.  Only two to three inches in length and located inside a fan-shaped shell, the scallops can be easy to spot with their 30-40 bright blue eyes, but provide a good chase, since all those eyes help them detect predators. Once daily scallop limit has been reached, they can be prepared by the hotel for a delicious cook-your-catch meal. Guests are asked to help protect the precious waters by not putting empty scallop shells back in the water.             

If guests choose not to book a scalloping package, guests can still have their scallops cooked**. For just $14.95 per person, the chef at West 82° Bar & Grill will prepare guests’ shucked scallops during lunch or dinner one of four ways: scampi style, au gratin, sautéed in lemon butter or Chef’s choice. The meal also comes with two sides.             

For more information on Plantation on Crystal River, visit PlantationonCrystalRiver.com or call 800-632-6262.

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