"2 of the 7”+ were really light. They were heaving but all shell not much meat. Considering the price for them that was very dissapoonting. That said , as usual delivery was fast and all crabs were alive. I am still a big fan of these guys and expect to be ordering again in the future."
Heavy Live Male Blue Crabs
Super (7"+) / 1/2 dozen
Boat to Table in 48 hours
Shipping To All 50 States
Blue Crab Satisfaction Guarantee
EnsureFresh™ Packaging
12,000+ Orders Per Year
Our Crab Stars rEVIEWS
35+ Years of Family-Owned, Hands-On Craftsmanship
We are not a corporate seafood warehouse — we are a generational Chesapeake family business with decades of real experience sourcing, steaming, packing, and shipping blue crabs the right way.
FAQS
Where do your crabs come from?
We source our crabs directly from the Chesapeake Bay, Louisiana, Alabama, Carolinas, New Jersey, and Delaware. Our wild-caught crabs are harvested daily by local watermen, ensuring you receive only the freshest, most authentic blue crabs available.
Are the Crabs Fresh?
All of our crabs are caught, steamed, and shipped daily to ensure freshness. With our satisfaction guarantee if your order is not right, we will make it right! Are My Crabs Still Fresh to Cook?
Are the Crabs Meaty?
We hand-select all of our crabs and grade them out by both size and weight. We guarantee that every crab shipped out is "fat"!
Do you ship live and steamed crabs?
Yes! We offer both live blue crabs and freshly steamed crabs, cooked to perfection with authentic J.O. Spice seasoning. Choose the option that best fits your seafood feast!
How are your crabs shipped?
Our crabs are carefully packed with insulated coolers and gel packs to maintain peak freshness during transit. For longer transit times we are also able to utilize dry ice to keep frozen items in a complete frozen state. We use fast shipping to ensure your order arrives in top condition, whether live or steamed.
Do you offer seafood besides crabs?
Yes! In addition to blue crabs, we offer jumbo lump crab cakes, crab legs, soft-shell crabs, shrimp, blue crab meat, and more—all wild-caught and hand-selected for top quality.
Overall rating: 4.965517 / 5 from 116 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Chesapeake Crab Connection offers premium LIVE male blue crabs that are fresh, sweet, and tender, perfect for crab boils and seafood feasts. Sourced sustainably, these crabs deliver an authentic blue crab experience with every order.
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- Crab Texture (14%): It was observed by customers that the crabs have the perfect texture, which was mentioned multiple times in the reviews.
- Customer Delight (8%): Customers keep praising the product as a true delight, with multiple reviews expressing this opinion.
- Crab Freshness (75%): A substantial number of customers remarked that these crabs are a game-changer, fresh, flavorful, and full of flavor.
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Review highlights
- "These crabs are perfect for a quick and delicious meal." —
- "The crabs are so fresh and flavorful." —
- "The crabs are perfectly fresh and have the best texture." —
Reviews
"Best crabs ive ever ordered. We had to drive down and pick them up because Saturday delivery wasn’t available in my area. They made everything right for me and it was worth the drive. The staff is amaand the so was the service"
"Excellent fresh crabs! They were full and delicious"
"Excellent service and crabs were awesome!!"
We really enjoyed this live
"We really enjoyed this live batch (6) I turned my niece on to them and gave her my 10% discount code! we will order again. ."
"Omg my crabs are hug huge and heavy ❤️ I will be ordering again 💗"
"Great selection and worth the price"
I always order live and
"I always order live and the crabs come in perfect condition. Living in Chicago no one knows or understands the importance of this, but as a person from Maryland itis very important."
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