2 Hours Shem Creek Safari Kayak Tour

Overview

Explore Charleston's most iconic creek by sea kayak to see native wildlife and learn about the local history. As we paddle past oyster-lined marshes and down by the shrimp boats, we'll see animals like bottlenose dolphins, pelicans, egrets and more. In the summer months, manatees and sea turtles call this creek home, too! Coastal Expeditions guides lead you on this adventure, while making sure that the experience is safe and fun for all ages.

City: Mount Pleasant

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $52.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $52.00

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What's Included

Professional Guide with kayak, life guard & first aid certifications

Kayaking Gear (Sea Kayak, Paddle, Personal Flotation Device)

Dry Bag (to keep phone & personal belongings from getting wet)

2-Hour Guided Kayak Eco Tour

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

What To Expect

Shem Creek Park

Historic Shem Creek is one of the most iconic spots in Charleston and is known for its shrimp boats, seafood restaurants and wildlife. Bottlenose dolphins frequent this creek and will often breach just feet away from your kayak. In the summers, manatees call Shem Creek home and loggerhead turtles will occasionally pop above the surface. As you pass by the shrimp boats and oyster-lined marshes, you see Charleston Harbor and the Holy City Skyline. The Netflix show Outer Banks films on Shem Creek and your guide can show you familiar places where Pogues hang out!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (41)

sullenbergerl

Jul 2022

We are a family of 5 with 3 teens. The paddleboard tour of Shim Creek was excellent- fun for the whole family. Graham did an excellent job leading the tour and giving the correct amount and kind of info. He was entertaining but informative. The tour was 2 hours- not too long or short. Highly recommended for families!

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you for coming out with us! Shem Creek is such a breathtaking place to explore, especially via paddleboard. Graham is a wonderful guide with an innate gift of educating and storytelling. We are so glad y'all came out with us and we hope to see y'all again in the future. Best, Madison

craftchick

Jul 2022

My family LOVED our guided kayak tour! We chose the Shem Creek option since we've watched kayakers on the creek before and hoped to see dolphins. We didn't see any dolphins (we learned during the tour that the 9 AM tour coincides with low-tide so it wasn't likely we would see them, and we consider this info the only downside...it would have been helpful to know a later time would have been better for potentially seeing dolphins), but our guide Graham was so knowledgeable and helpful that this tour really made our trip! We learned so much and the kayaking was made so relaxing with the type of kayaks we used (rudders are life-changing...no sore arms for us). We are excited to try other tours in the future!

faithr473

Jul 2022

This is a must do while visiting the Charleston area. My daughter & I rented kayaks for a 3 hour tour of Shem Creek. Using the supplied map & suggestions from our dock guide, we could explore at our own pace. Even though I have some minor mobility issues, entry & exit to the water was not difficult. I highly recommend! Memories were made on the water. Thank you Coastal Expeditions!