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

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $52.00

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Sat 21 Sep

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)

Discover319800

Sep 2022

Shem Creek Sunrise Kayak tour was fantastic! It is so beautiful and peaceful at sunrise, and our guide, Morgan (I think, I'm terrible with names) was wonderful! Thank you for such a great experience!!

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Hi there! Thank you for joining us for a sunrise paddle on Shem Creek. Morgan is amazing and we are so grateful to have her as part of our team! So glad y'all enjoyed your experience and hope to see you again for more!

NikiR0827

Sep 2022

We had a great time and our guides, Nate and Graham, were awesome! They have a lot of knowledge about the area. Would definitely recommend!

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Hi there! Thank y'all for coming out with us and are so glad y'all had a great time! Hope to see y'all again!

Kelleyd42480

Sep 2022

My husband along with our four children and shitzu did the self guided kayak tour with Coastal Expeditions on Shem Creek. I cannot say enough about how friendly, amazing and knowledgeable the staff was. We were a half hour later and they were very accommodating and kind. The staff explained how to paddle and went over each area as well as tides, rules and safety information. I wish I remembered the guys name who went over everything ( it was on 9/17 around 9:30), but he was great! Fist bumped my 9 yr old and was just amazing overall. We will absolutely recommend to anyone and will surely be back!! Thanks again for a great day!!

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you so much for renting with us! We hope to see y'all again another time!