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"We've been doing this since 1990. I personally stand behind every box we ship." — Will, Co-Owner

Heavy Male Blue Crabs

The Feast Your Family Will Never Stop Talking About
$170.00 $170.00
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Authentic USA Blue Crabs

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Hand-Graded

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Sustainably Caught

Size: Super (7"+)
Amount: 1/2 dozen
Spice: Regular

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If Supers are not available a substitution of extra XLs may be made and you will be notified
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DESCRIPTION

Big. Heavy. Full of Meat.

These are real USA blue crabs — the kind worth cracking open. Every single one is checked by hand. Three times. So when you crack the shell, there's actually something inside.

Why our male blue crabs are different:

  • Hand-graded 3 times: We check every crab by hand before it ships. No hollow crabs. No surprises.

  • Fresh, never frozen: Your crabs go from the water to your door — not a freezer.

  • You pick your delivery date: Choose the exact day you want them to show up. No guessing.

  • Free shipping on orders over $300

Great for: Crab feasts, birthdays, family gatherings, or just finally getting the real thing again.

Sizes available: Small, Medium, Large, XL, and Supers

Order today and get real blue crabs shipped straight to your door — heavy, fresh, and ready to steam.

*In rare cases, crabs may arrive partially frozen if shipping takes longer than 48 hours. They're still safe and delicious.

Big. Heavy. Full of Meat.

These are real USA blue crabs — the kind worth cracking open. Every single one is checked by hand. Three times. So when you crack the shell, there's actually something inside.

Why our male blue crabs are different:

  • Hand-graded 3 times: We check every crab by hand before it ships. No hollow crabs. No surprises.

  • Fresh, never frozen: Your crabs go from the water to your door — not a freezer.

  • You pick your delivery date: Choose the exact day you want them to show up. No guessing.

  • Free shipping on orders over $300

Great for: Crab feasts, birthdays, family gatherings, or just finally getting the real thing again.

Sizes available: Small, Medium, Large, XL, and Supers

Order today and get real blue crabs shipped straight to your door — heavy, fresh, and ready to steam.

*In rare cases, crabs may arrive partially frozen if shipping takes longer than 48 hours. They're still safe and delicious.

SHIPPING

Your Crabs. Your Date. Delivered Fresh.

Pick the day you want your crabs to show up — and they'll be there. It's that simple.

How it works:

  1. Pick your seafood
  2. Choose your delivery date at checkout
  3. Select a shipping option at checkout

That's it. If a date shows up as available, your order will arrive fresh on that day. We only show you dates that work — so there's no guessing.

Shipping Options:

  • Fast & Fresh Economy (1–4 days depending on where you live) — Free on orders $300+
  • Standard Air (2 days) — Free on orders $300+
  • Priority Overnight (next day) — Free on orders $300+

Pro tip: Order early and save money with the Economy option.

What ships how:

  • Steamed crabs & frozen seafood → Economy, Standard Air, or Priority Overnight
  • Live crabs & fresh seafood → Standard Air or Priority Overnight only

Good to know:

  • We ship Monday–Friday, for delivery Monday–Saturday
  • Order cutoff is 4PM EST
  • We ship with FedEx and UPS
  • Some deliveries arrive as late as 8–9PM
  • Deliveries to rural or restricted areas may vary — call us if you're not sure

Questions? Call us: (866) 509-2722

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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.

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Overall rating: 4.9017286 / 5 from 1099 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Chesapeake Crab Connection offers premium male blue crabs that are fresh, sweet, and sustainably caught. Customers praise the excellent taste, quality, and service, with fast delivery and friendly staff. Perfect for crab boils, grilling, or crab cakes, these crabs are a top choice for seafood lovers.

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  • Customer Experience (1%): Customers loved their experience with Chesapeake Crab Connection, describing it as awesome, great, and good.
  • Crab Taste (3%): It was noted by customers that the flavor of the crabs was excellent and the delivery was great.
  • Crab Cakes Quality (1%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the crab cakes, describing them as scrumptious and tasty.
  • Product Quality (4%): It was highlighted by customers that the quality of the product is incredible and top-notch.
  • Service Quality (3%): It was reported by customers that the service provided was great, with fast delivery and friendly staff.

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Review highlights

  • "The blue crabs were so fresh and tasty." — James G.
  • "My order was delivered right away, the crabs were meaty , me and my guests love them and enjoyed themselves thank you" — Kelvin T.
  • "Quick delivery, very good crabs, will definitely order again" — Delores L.

Reviews

My crabs were lovely, large,

"My crabs were lovely, large, and very full of meat. I was delighted to see that my ½-dozen was actually 8 crabs. Huge claws and just wet enough to get most of the meat out with leg pulls. I realize I should have paid for expedited shipping. They were packed professionally and very well but the three-day transport was too long and in Texas heat, the box was not as cool as it should have been. As a result, I think, my crabs were not as sweet as I expected. Not an issue with the crabs or the preparation, just a lesson for me to suck it up and pay for overnight delivery."

— Ann L. (4/5)

Excellent

"I was born and raised in Maryland eating Large or Jumbo crabs at least once a week. I relocated to Lynchburg, Virginia in 2008 and had nothing but terrible Crab situations since then. Recently, I have tried online MD Blue crab purchases and have been disappointed. After trying 3 other online sites, Chesapeake Crab Connection finally delivered Extra large, Meaty crabs that were worth the cost."

— Ronald J. (5/5)

Male crabs; Size: Super

"My husband and I took a chance and placed an order, and we're glad we did. The crabs are excellent. There's a crab house 4 blocks from us and the crabs are really good, but there always a long line. Ordering from Chesapeake helps us skip the line and there's no long wait because the delivery can be as quick as overnight. Take a chance like we did and I PROMISE, you will thoroughly enjoy these crabs UNLESS you don't like heavy, meaty, tender, properly cooked crabs. We just placed an order for us but invited a couple friends over to watch Sunday football so we're ordering some for them."

— Renee P. (5/5)

Ecstatic Wife

"We moved to East TN about 5 years ago from south Louisiana, so we know great seafood. We’ve hunted blue crabs as my wife loves them, to no avail. Then we discovered Chesapeake Crab Connection. I was a bit Leary about shipped seafood. I ordered the large heavy male crabs for her as a surprise. Lordy! They did not disappoint! Quote: These are the best crabs I have ever eaten! This from a crab connoisseur! Crabs were heavy and full; two extra provided in case of a light one! Can’t recommend this company enough!"

— James J. (5/5)

I ordered their heavy male

"I ordered their heavy male crabs, and they were absolutely spectacular, incredibly meaty, perfectly seasoned, and unbelievably delicious. The shipping was impressive, featuring lightning-fast delivery that arrived exactly when expected, with everything packed securely and ice-cold. If you want top-tier crabs and flawless service, this is the only place to buy from!"

— Jae D. (5/5)

Outstanding quality and taste!!!

"These crabs are so good and meaty, I have ordered over 3 times within a month and a half!! Ordering is easy and when I had a small problem with one of my orders, customer service took care of it right away!!! Sofar, one of the best seafood i have received ordering from a distanced company!!"

— Roderick C. (5/5)

Believe the Hype!

"I’m so glad I ordered! The crabs were heavy. The meat was wonderful. The whole experience was seamless- from order to delivery. Packaging was great and steaming them with the seasoning was chef’s kiss. Definitely ordering again"

— Cheryl N. (5/5)

I got a dozen heavy

"I got a dozen heavy males and they were beasts! ☺️"

— Jeff S. (5/5)

"I have ordered several times and I’m not disappointed I will continue to order and tell my friends and family about them. I also love that I get free crab cakes let’s face it who doesn’t love free stuff"

— Kadaya (5/5)

Life long Boil enthusiast warming up to Steam

"Being from Alabama, we do seafood boils. And that will always be my first choice. However, the steamed crabs from here are starting to grow on me. I got half a dozen male Supers. The season was a off for them to be filled up, but most were decent. The taste was good enough for me to want to try more. Fingers crossed."

— Roderick B. (4/5)

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