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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 124 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great charter, great boat, great captain, great fishing!
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Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
87%
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Claude D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great charter, great boat, great captain, great fishing!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Reef Fishing Trip on July 6, 2026
My wife, son and I did a half day charter with Janis.ย  She was great - very knowledgeable, skilled, patient and fun to fish...
Claude D. recommends Reef & Wreck Fishing aboard the Dauntless
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Robert W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Lobstering

VERIFIED   4 HR Trip โ€“ Mini-Season Day 1 - 4:00 PM on July 29, 2026
Very nice Captain. Took us to 3 different spots. She did have us in great locations with cliffs and holes that you would see...
Robert W. recommends Snorkel for Lobster with Dauntless Excursions
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David J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Beautiful Day on the Water

VERIFIED   MOST POPULAR: 3/4 Day Lobster Trip on March 23, 2026
Captain Janis was a very pleasant host for the day and patiently helped my family learn how to snorkel for lobster. This is...
David J. recommends Spiny Lobster Snorkeling Adventure
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Chris S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Lobster snorkeling

VERIFIED   Half Day Lobster Trip on October 3, 2025
We had an awesome time on our lobster snorkeling trip with Captain Janis! She was knowledgeable, patient, and made the whole...
Chris S. recommends Spiny Lobster Snorkeling Adventure
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Tracey C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Amazing Captain

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Reef Fishing Trip - 1:00 PM on August 11, 2026
The captain was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. Great time!
Tracey C. recommends Reef & Wreck Fishing aboard the Dauntless
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