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)

cesilee

Aug 2022

Paddle boarding on Shem Creek with Coastal Expeditions was incredible! We have experience paddle boarding, so we decided to rent the boards and go on our own versus a guided tour. The employees working the front desk were super friendly and so were the employees helping us in and out of the water and telling us about the area. Three hours is more than enough time, and we saw a dolphin which was a plus!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank y'all for coming out with us on Shem Creek! We are so glad y'all enjoyed paddleboarding and exploring the ecosystem. Hope to see y'all another time!

leslietM5615ZI

Aug 2022

Loved the time of day. The employee that gave us a little training was great. My family (adult children) decide to go on an evening kayak adventure on Shem creek. It was absolutely the best experience. The company made it very easy from reserving to payment to training and leaving. It was beautiful night and the time slot (about 2 1/2 hours) was perfect. We would do again and highly recommend to anyone wanting to see some of the low country up close.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you for coming out with us to explore Shem Creek! We hope to see y'all again!

kylewK3409HE

Aug 2022

My wife and I and our three (close to four) year old did the Shem Creek Family Kayak tour with guide Abby. Abby was so kind and caring to our daughter, making several extra efforts to retrieve a crab for her to see and hold, even stepping into the quicksand-like mud lining the banks of the creek to do so, in addition to showing her multiple other things including snails and a shrimp. We really appreciated this kindness and it really made the trip special for our daughter. The education for kayaking prior to the tour was in depth, we felt very safe even with three year old, the in and out of the water was easy, and the trip was enjoyable.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you for coming out with us! Abbi is a truly amazing guide and we are so glad y'all enjoyed exploring the ecosystem with her. Hope to see y'all another time!