Backyard Shrimp Boil on Shem Creek
Overview
Learn the art of the classic Lowcountry boil with Captain Bryan right on the picturesque banks of Shem Creek. This private cooking class offers an authentic taste of Charleston culture as you dive into the shrimping industry’s history. Guests will meet at a specially designed food trailer with wrap around bar seating on the banks of the creek. Start by creating a fresh shrimp ceviche with local ingredients, then engage in a fun shrimp peeling competition. Under Captain Bryan’s guidance, you’ll learn how to prepare a mouthwatering Lowcountry Boil featuring local shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes, seasoned to perfection. Enjoy your culinary creations in a relaxed setting, making this an unforgettable local experience.
Guests with shellfish allergies will not be able to join. Guests with dietary restrictions please note we cannot make substitutions. Solo travelers please kindly call to join the next available outing as we have capacity requirements.
What's Included
- Dinner
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic beverages Per state law, alcoholic beverages are not included in this experience.
Meeting Location
102 Haddrell Street
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Guests will start out meeting at the Backyard Boil Trailer which has wrap around bar seating and shade coverings. Capt B (a lifelong local) will introduce the shrimping industry and its affects on the area while teaching guests how to prepare a local shrimp ceviche. Guests will help participate in a shrimp peeling competition to learn how to peel shrimp effectively.
Once the ceviche is finished as an appetizer the Lowcountry Boil will be started and Capt B will reveal his families recipe and secret ingredients. Guests will learn proper timing and when to make additions of various items. Once finished guests will be able to enjoy this meal with sunset views of the most famous creek in Charleston.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Guest with any dietary restrictions/ sensitivies/ allergies should not join
- Guests under 21 are not allowed to join.
- Guests must be 21+
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-425857P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Dinner.
- Bottled water.
- Alcoholic beverages. Per state law, alcoholic beverages are not included in this experience.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 21..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Backyard Shrimp Boil on Shem Creek is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Guest with any dietary restrictions/ sensitivies/ allergies should not join
- Guests under 21 are not allowed to join.
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Backyard Shrimp Boil on Shem Creek will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Dinner
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic beveragesPer state law, alcoholic beverages are not included in this experience.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Guest with any dietary restrictions/ sensitivies/ allergies should not join
- Guests under 21 are not allowed to join.
- Guests must be 21+
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
