Captain
Brandon Morano

Member since August 2017 Biloxi, United States
Background
Growing up fishing with my dad I developed a passion and love for the sport. As a teenager in high school, my dream job was to be a deckhand on a charter boat. In my first year of high school, I met my future wife, a fisherman's blessing! You see, her dad is the owner and captain of one of the oldest and most well-known charter boats in Biloxi – the Miss Hospitality Charters. Long story short, I fell for the girl and got my dream job working for one of the greatest captains on the coast. I had the best teacher, Capt. Kenny, teach me how to run a charter business. I saved my money and after graduating high school, I went to Captain's school and got my 100-ton captain's license. I was 18 at the time, the youngest captain on the coast. In 1995, I bought The Shearwater, and here we are 23 years later. Doing what I love, loving what I do! Teaching my boys the business. My oldest son is my deckhand and my youngest son helps out on my father in law's boat! It's definitely a family business.
Techniques
Never dock the boat with an empty fish cooler! No bananas on board!

Hey, I'm Captain Brandon Morano

Biloxi, United States
Background
Growing up fishing with my dad I developed a passion and love for the sport. As a teenager in high school, my dream job was to be a deckhand on a charter boat. In my first year of high school, I met my future wife, a fisherman's blessing! You see, her dad is the owner and captain of one of the oldest and most well-known charter boats in Biloxi – the Miss Hospitality Charters. Long story short, I fell for the girl and got my dream job working for one of the greatest captains on the coast. I had the best teacher, Capt. Kenny, teach me how to run a charter business. I saved my money and after graduating high school, I went to Captain's school and got my 100-ton captain's license. I was 18 at the time, the youngest captain on the coast. In 1995, I bought The Shearwater, and here we are 23 years later. Doing what I love, loving what I do! Teaching my boys the business. My oldest son is my deckhand and my youngest son helps out on my father in law's boat! It's definitely a family business.
Techniques
Never dock the boat with an empty fish cooler! No bananas on board!
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Brandon M.
First mate
Jennifer M.
Business associate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(336 reviews)
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Biloxi
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Trips from US $800

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 336 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (456)
Great day fishing for Red Snapper
Great day fishing for Red Snapper
Biloxi
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Derrick D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

August 23, 2025

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on August 23, 2025
Doesnโ€™t get any better than this!!! Mackerel, Red Fish, Shark, and moreโ€ฆbrought home over 30 lbs of filets and already...
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JACKIE D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best in the busines

VERIFIED   4 1/2 Hour Trip (AM) on August 23, 2025
Started slow but he found the fish and we had a huge haul at the end. Service was A++++. Definitely earned repeat business...
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Casey O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great crew and great fishing!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 10, 2025
Really great crew. Easy going sand a lot of fun. Got us in some good sized fish. Great day of fishing and will absolutely be...
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Walter B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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Shearwater Charters Highly Recommended!!!!

VERIFIED   4 1/2 Hour Trip (AM) on April 30, 2025
We throughly enjoyed our charter with Captain Brandon and his son Brandon!!ย  Very, very fun day on the water!!!ย  Super friendly...
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Jason W.
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 Trip

VERIFIED   4 1/2 Hour Trip (PM) on November 28, 2025
Cap and deckhand were super friendly and accommodating. They made sure our party of six had a great time and had us all on...
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