Shem Creek Tours


Fishing boats along Shem Creek, near Charleston, SC, at twilight.

Shem Creek is a popular destination with diners and recreational boaters. Shrimp boats and dockside restaurants line the lower part of the creek, with the upper portions of the waterway winding past salt marsh and the private jetties of suburban Mount Pleasant.

Kayak and paddleboard tours offer a different perspective on this picturesque creek, with views across the Charleston harbor to the historic peninsula. Boat tours can see more of the harbor and the birds and wildlife of the bay.

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Festivals and events in Mount Pleasant

Kayak Tours

Shem Creek Tour, 2hrs With Nature Adventures. Kayak tours of Shem Creek and Crab Bank. Full moon option also available for this tour. Adults $48, tandem kayak for one adult and one child (up to 13) $86. Call 843-568-3222 for reservations. More details

Shem Creek Daily Kayak Tour, 3hrs With Coastal Expeditions. Adults $65, children (12 and under) $45. Call 843-884-7684 for reservations or book online. More details

Shem Creek Family Kayak Paddle, 2hrs With Coastal Expeditions. Shem Creek tour, especially suitable for children. Adults $52, children (12 and under) $40. Call 843-884-7684 for reservations or book online. More details

(Seasonal) Crab Bank Bird Rookery Kayak Tour, 3hrs With Coastal Expeditions. Bird watching tour around Crab Bank. Available May-August. Adults $65, children (12 and under) $45. Call 843-884-7684 for reservations or book online. More details

After Work Shem Creek Tour, 2hrs With Sea Kayak Carolina. $55 per person, 2-person minimum. Call 843-225-7969 for reservations. More details

Shem Creek Sunrise Kayak Tour, 3hrs With Coastal Expeditions. Adults $65, children (12 and under) $45. Call 843-884-7684 for reservations or book online. More details

Shem Creek Sunset Kayak Tour, 3hrs With Coastal Expeditions. Adults $65, children (12 and under) $45. Call 843-884-7684 for reservations or book online. More details

Paddleboard Tours

Shem Creek Paddleboard Tour, 2hrs With Nature Adventures. 2-hour tours: $48 per person. Call 843-568-3222 for reservations or book online. More details

Shem Creek Paddleboard Tour With Charleston Paddle Board Company. Paddleboard tours of Shem Creek’s natural areas or busier dockside dining district, with sunset and full moon tours also available. Call 843-452-4833 for inquiries and reservations. More details

Shem Creek Paddleboard Tour, 2hrs With Coastal Expeditions. $60 per person. Call 843-884-7684 for reservations or book online. More details

Eco Tour, 2hrs With Odyssey Board Shop. $50 per person. Call 843-884-5282 for reservations or book online. More details

Boat Tours

(Seasonal) Crab Bank Bird Rookery & Harbor Tour, 1hr30 With Coastal Expeditions. Public bird-watching boat tour around Crab Bank. Available in July. $30 per person. Call 843-884-7684 for reservations or book online. More details

Dinner on the Water With Tidal Wave Water Sports. Evening boat tour of Shem Creek and Charleston Harbor (dinner not included). 2 hours, $320; 3 hours, $440; half day, $560; fuel surcharge not included. Call 843-886-8456 for reservations or book online. More details

Shem Creek Tour (6 max) 2hrs With Captain Dan’s Water Tours. Private boat tour of the Shem Creek area. $200 for 1-2 people, $275 for 3-4, $350 for 5-6. Trip duration is flexible. Call 843-425-0282 for reservations. More details