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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(31 reviews)
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Stock Island
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5.0 / 5
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Trips from US $625

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 104 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (130)
Fishing with Janis
Awesome day diving for lobster
Awesome day diving for lobster
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
88%
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Chris S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Lobster snorkeling

VERIFIED   Half Day Lobster Trip (AM) 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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WILLS M.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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TOTAL BLAST

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (1 PM) on December 8, 2024
This was a total blast. Youโ€™re going to love telling family and friends how you went โ€œlobster ticklingโ€ in Key West....
WILLS M. recommends Snorkel for Lobster with Dauntless Excursions
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Jay C.
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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Mini Lobster Season

VERIFIED   Lobster Mini Season (11:30 AM) on July 31, 2025
Captain Chris was really good, experienced and insightful to our family who has spent countless hours on the water over the...
Jay C. recommends Spiny Lobster Snorkeling Adventure
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Jeff C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Captain Janis is the best!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Reef Fishing Trip โ€“ (1PM) on March 20, 2025
We had a great time. The captain was very informative and engaged in making our trip what we wanted it to be. The boat was...
Jeff C. recommends Reef Fishing Fun on the Dauntless
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David R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Success

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (8 AM) on August 9, 2025
Awesome trip with Janice snorkeling for lobster. We caught a bunch of bugs and had an amazing time. I would highly recommend....
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