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 108 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great Experience
Fishing with Janis
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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Mike D.
Montgomery, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall
Mike D. recommends Snorkel for Lobster with Dauntless Excursions
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Nicholas U.
Hockessin, DE
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Lobster fishing / snorkeling

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (8 AM) on December 20, 2021
Captain Janis was excellent!ย  We did a four hour trip that was a combo of lobster fishing and snorkeling on the reef.ย  Would...
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Geoffrey L.
Key West, Florida
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 hour fishing and snorkeling

VERIFIED   Christmas Fishing the Reef, 6hr on September 21, 2021
Captain Janis was extremely flexible in her approach. We had a stormy day, and she was able to change up plans to avoid...
Geoffrey L. recommends Reef Fishing Fun on the Dauntless
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Billy D.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Reef Fishing Trip โ€“ (8AM) on August 7, 2021
Captain Janis is great.ย  Professional, well organized, and makes sure everyone has a great time.ย  Highly recommend.
Billy D. recommends Reef Fishing Fun on the Dauntless
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Michael W.
Berwick, LA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 hr trip with Capt Janis

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (8 AM) on August 6, 2021
Very nice trip with Capt Janis. Would definitely book another trip with Capt Janis
Michael W. recommends Snorkel for Lobster with Dauntless Excursions
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