Captain
Janis Nazarenko

Member since July 2021 Stock Island, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
I prefer reef fishing for its proximity to shore, allowing for a combination of activities in addition to robust enjoyable fishing. Offering an experience that provides exposure to the keys via variety is often the preference of my guests: fishing, snorkeling, sandbar, beaches, relaxing, sunset gazing, in whatever mix desired. I want my guests to feel the magic of the keys the way the locals do.

Hey, I'm Captain Janis Nazarenko

Stock Island, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
I prefer reef fishing for its proximity to shore, allowing for a combination of activities in addition to robust enjoyable fishing. Offering an experience that provides exposure to the keys via variety is often the preference of my guests: fishing, snorkeling, sandbar, beaches, relaxing, sunset gazing, in whatever mix desired. I want my guests to feel the magic of the keys the way the locals do.
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Siba T.
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trips from US $550
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 87 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Daniel H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Hard Day Fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ (1PM) on December 27, 2023
The weather was excellent but the fish were not particularly cooperative with our plan. Captain Lisa worked very hard...
Daniel H. recommends Dauntless Reef Fishing, Snorkel & Combo Trips
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Ashley B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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....
Ashley B. recommends Dauntless Excursions: Snorkeling for Lobster
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Heidi N.
Menifee, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 hour snorkeling & fishing with Capt Janis & Siba

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ (8AM) on May 20, 2023
My active duty, sailor daughter, personally picked Capt Janis for our snorkeling & fishing charter. Women supporting women...
Heidi N. recommends Dauntless Reef Fishing, Snorkel & Combo Trips
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Roy G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in May

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ (8AM) on May 16, 2023
Roy G. recommends Dauntless Reef Fishing, Snorkel & Combo Trips
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June H.
Miami, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full Day Trip w/ Janice

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ (8AM) on May 14, 2023
This was a dynamic reef fishing trip. Janice was highly attentive, informative and utilized her depth of fishing knowledge...
June H. recommends Dauntless Reef Fishing, Snorkel & Combo Trips
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