Fresh Maryland Blue Crabs Delivered To Your Door
Hand-graded, overnight-shipped Chesapeake blue crabs from a family that has been on the water for three generations. Over 160,000 customers served across all 50 states.
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Never Ordered Live Crabs Online Before?
You are not alone. Most first-time customers have the same three questions: Will they survive shipping? Will they taste fresh? Is it worth the price?
Here is the short answer: yes, yes, and absolutely. We have perfected live crab shipping over three decades. Our proprietary EnsureFresh™ coolers keep crabs at the ideal temperature for up to 5 days—though most orders arrive within 24 hours via FedEx Priority Overnight.
The crabs you receive are the same crabs served at Maryland crab houses—pulled from the Chesapeake Bay, steamed with Old Bay, and packed within hours. The only difference? You get to enjoy them at your own table, wherever you live. Customers in Texas, California, and everywhere in between order from us weekly.
From Maryland Waters To Your Door
Most online seafood companies grade once and ship. We reject up to 30% of our catch because it does not meet our weight standard. Here is how:
Freshly Caught
Pulled daily from the Chesapeake Bay by our network of 80+ independent boats and 8 docks
Hand Graded 3x
Sorted by weight at the dock, again in our cooler, and a final check by our packers
Carefully Packed
Layered in our proprietary insulated coolers with gel ice rated for 5+ days
Shipped Overnight
FedEx Priority Overnight—you choose your delivery date at checkout
Hand Graded 3x for Premium Quality
Why does triple-grading matter? Because size labels lie. A "large" crab from another company might be half-empty. Our three-step process means every crab in your box is genuinely heavy, genuinely full of meat, and genuinely worth cracking open. That is why our repeat order rate is over 40%.
Hand Graded 3x
By Our Fishermen → In Our Crab Cooler → By Our Packers
Trusted By Seafood Lovers Nationwide
Not a tech startup. Not a middleman. A real family on the Chesapeake Bay that has been catching, grading, and shipping crabs since before the internet existed.
Order With Confidence
We have shipped over 160,000 orders. Here is what happens if yours is not perfect:
Blue Crab Satisfaction Guarantee
This is not fine print. This is a promise from a family that puts their name on every box.
- Dead on arrival? Full replacement shipped at no cost to you
- Not as heavy as expected? We will make it right—no argument
- Shipping delay? Replacement or full refund, your choice
- Any concern at all? Call us directly at (866) 509-CRAB—a real person answers
- Response time: All issues resolved within 48 hours of your report
- No hoops: Send a photo, get a resolution. That simple.
See What Customers Are Saying
These are not cherry-picked. We have thousands of 5-star reviews. Here are a few from first-time buyers who took the leap.
"Will certainly do this again. We are from Maryland and relocated to Missouri and the only thing my husband wanted was crabs. Well they came through. 100%"
"This is my third time placing orders for Live Female Crabs from Chesapeake Crab. Delivery was on time, crabs were alive. The fullest of the crabs."
"Very pleased with the crabs. Size was as promised, meatiness was good. Crab cakes were tasty as well. Hope to order more in the future."
"The delivery was superb and the crab meat was so delicious. I grew up on these as a child but living in Texas now. My husband and I were transported back to my childhood."
Not Sure Where To Start?
9 out of 10 first-time customers choose this option. Here is why:
Heavy Male Blue Crabs
Male crabs carry more meat than females and are easier to pick—ideal if this is your first time. Available from Medium to Super (7"+). A dozen feeds 2 people generously, or 3-4 as an appetizer. At a Maryland crab house, this same quality runs $80-$120 per person.
From $155.00
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Ready To Taste The Chesapeake Difference?
Join 160,000+ customers who discovered that the best crab feast does not require a trip to Maryland. Caught today, at your door tomorrow.
Order Fresh Crabs Now★ Overnight Shipping | ★ Satisfaction Guaranteed | ★ 4.9/5 Average Rating | ★ Family-Owned Since 1990