Dauntless Excursions: Snorkeling for Lobster
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Dauntless Excursions: Snorkeling for Lobster

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(27 reviews)
Map of Stock Island, FL, United States
6000 Peninsular Avenue
Stock Island, FL, United States
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Get ready for an awesome day on the water made just for you! Lobstering for recreational divers gives you the opportunity to snorkel your way to harvesting spiny Lobster! The benefit of the season brings you the potential to harvest up to 6 lobster per lobstering snorkeler a day (Monroe County limit).

You’ll hit the water on a 32’ Pro-Line walk-around (cabin fishing boat) with more than ample room to accommodate up to 6 guests and all your gear. The “Dauntless” has a livewell that can keep your catch super fresh until ready to go back to the dock. It includes a large hard-top and removable rear canopy providing ample shade if needed, a cabin for changing, a private head (marine toilet), and a cooler stocked with ice to keep your favorite beverages super cold.

Captain Janis will take you exploring the most ideal spots for you to snorkel with the best opportunity to catch lobster. When you’re lobstered out, you’ll hang at a reef, sandbar, or beach to bask in the day, chill, and take in the Keys vibe.

Note that you won’t need to get a lobster license, you have it by default under the captain’s permit. One of the best things about this trip is that you don’t need any kind of previous experience catching lobsters, just some solid experience snorkeling, a positive attitude, and a can-do spirit. Pack some snacks and you’re ready to go.

Pick your date, come aboard the Dauntless, and catch your Lobster!

  • Fishing License
  • You Keep Catch
  • Drinks
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Ice Box

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (1 PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Aug 6 - Mar 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $850
    This afternoon trip will take you exploring the best spots where you can find Lobsters. Your captain will prepare the equipment and cover your licenses, so you just need to pack some snacks.
    Targeted fish
    Lobster
    Lobster
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (8 AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 6 - Mar 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $850
    Start your day the best way possible and go after some Lobsters! The captain's license covers you as well, so you just need to pack some snacks and you're ready to go.
    Targeted fish
    Lobster
    Lobster
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (8 AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 6 - Mar 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,050
    Lobster, sun, sandbars – whatever floats your boat! All fishing equipment, licenses, and bottled water are included in the price. Just pack some snacks for later and enjoy this memorable trip.
    Targeted fish
    Lobster
    Lobster
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Mini-Season (11:30AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 30 - Jul 31 (Wed, Thu)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,120
    Lobster Mini Season welcomes snorkelers for a 4-hour adventure seeking out Lobster before the commercial season begins in August. You can harvest up to 6 Lobster per person per day! You'll be taken to the ideal spots for snorkeling to get you the best opportunity to make a catch. Since the mini-season is a special Florida event, full payment of the balance is due to the captain at least 7 days prior to the trip. Cancelations made within 7 days are non-refundable.
    Targeted fish
    Lobster
    Lobster
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Mini-Season (4PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jul 30 - Jul 31 (Wed, Thu)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,120
    The Lobster Mini Season welcomes snorkelers for a 4-hour adventure seeking out Lobster before the commercial fishing season begins in August. You can harvest up to 6 Lobster per person per day! You'll be taken to the most ideal spots for snorkeling to get you the best opportunity to make a catch, right up to sunset. Since the mini-season is a special Florida event, full payment of the balance is due to the captain at least 7 days prior to the trip. Cancelations made within 7 days are non-refundable.
    Targeted fish
    Lobster
    Lobster
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Mini-Season (7AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 30 - Jul 31 (Wed, Thu)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,120
    Lobster Mini Season welcomes snorkelers for a 4-hr adventure seeking out Lobster before the commercial season begins in August. You can harvest up to 6 Lobster per person per day! You'll be taken to the ideal spots for snorkeling to get you the best opportunity to make a catch. Since the mini-season is a special Florida event, full payment of the balance is due to the captain at least 7 days prior to the trip.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Lobster
    Lobster
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
84%
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Laura S.
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Wonderful experience!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (1 PM) on August 10, 2024
From the beginning Janis explained everything well to us, from directions to the marina to how to tickle out a lobster. We...
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Ashley B.
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Key West 2024 - Lobstering PM

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (1 PM) on March 8, 2024
What a blast, we thoroughly enjoyed every moment! Janis is an experienced captain and a chill, pleasant, and welcoming captain....
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Byron G.
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Captain Janis is an all star

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (8 AM) on November 6, 2023
Just book it!
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Megan G.
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Half Day Trip with Capt Janis

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (8 AM) on September 22, 2022
The BEST experience ever!!!  My husband has always wanted to go lobster fishing so after reading the reviews we booked with...
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Fishing with Captain Janis on Dauntless

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (1 PM) on August 10, 2022
This was our first lobster excursion for me and my 3 teenage kids (2 daughters, 1 son). Conditions were sub-optimal with moving...
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FAQs about Dauntless Excursions: Snorkeling for Lobster

Dauntless Excursions: Snorkeling for Lobster offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $850 per group - 4 Hour Trip (1 PM) (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 4 Hour Trip (8 AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group - 6 Hour Trip (8 AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,120 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Mini-Season (11:30AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,120 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Mini-Season (4PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,120 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Mini-Season (7AM) (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Dauntless Excursions: Snorkeling for Lobster, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Dauntless Excursions: Snorkeling for Lobster include:
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License
Dauntless Excursions: Snorkeling for Lobster offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
Dauntless Excursions: Snorkeling for Lobster offers the following fishing technique:
  • Bottom Fishing (Hand catch)
Top targeted fish species with Dauntless Excursions: Snorkeling for Lobster include:
  • Lobster

Meet the Captain

Janis Nazarenko
Stock Island, Florida, United States
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93 Customer reviews
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Member since July 2021
The boat name Dauntless, with skeleton/mermaid graphic, is an illustration representing living your best life. I help others live theirs while living my own, combining my professional background with a love of the water, lifetime experience boating, and enjoyment for fishing to make memorable experiences for my guests. I originally came to the Florida Keys to expand my business, including buying a larger boat for chartering and to more fully enjoy being out on the water. I particularly love reef fishing and lobstering. The adventure that comes with catching such a wide variety of fish at the reef is addictive and lobstering is just crazy fun. What makes it even better is sharing the fun and adventure with others.
Our Team
Siba T.
First mate

About this listing

Targeted species

Lobster Lobster

Boat specs

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
32 ft
Year built
2006
Boat manufacturer
Pro-Line
Boat type
Walkaround
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
32 knots

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Bottom Fishing
Hand catch

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Drinks
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No Smoking
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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Payment

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Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

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The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
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