Captain
Dan Yergey

Member since December 2022 Key Largo, United States
Background
Captain Dan was nicknamed by one of his students as the “underwater cowboy,” because he grew up ranching in Kansas before joining the military. After serving his country overseas, Captain Dan worked in corporate America for nearly 20 years prior to moving to Key Largo. During that time, he enjoyed traveling to dive but left the corporate world to spend more time with family. He is both the owner and captain of the Underwater Cowboy. Before going out on his own, he worked at the largest dive shop in the US as the lead captain. When he is not driving the Underwater Cowboy, he is often training captains or running large fishing boats. Captain Dan enjoys teaching both students and dive professionals and takes pride in ensuring his diving and fishing customers are safe and happy. He is an exceptional guide, fisherman, and boat captain that will show you to the best spots in the keys! He lives in Key Largo with his fiancé and their dogs.

Hey, I'm Captain Dan Yergey

Key Largo, United States
Background
Captain Dan was nicknamed by one of his students as the “underwater cowboy,” because he grew up ranching in Kansas before joining the military. After serving his country overseas, Captain Dan worked in corporate America for nearly 20 years prior to moving to Key Largo. During that time, he enjoyed traveling to dive but left the corporate world to spend more time with family. He is both the owner and captain of the Underwater Cowboy. Before going out on his own, he worked at the largest dive shop in the US as the lead captain. When he is not driving the Underwater Cowboy, he is often training captains or running large fishing boats. Captain Dan enjoys teaching both students and dive professionals and takes pride in ensuring his diving and fishing customers are safe and happy. He is an exceptional guide, fisherman, and boat captain that will show you to the best spots in the keys! He lives in Key Largo with his fiancé and their dogs.
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(96 reviews)
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Key Largo
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $800

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 96 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 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
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Adryanna G.
Excellent
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Unforgettable Fishing Experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 15, 2025
I’ve been on two trips with Underwater Cowboy, and both were nothing short of amazing. Captain Dan and his first mate are...
Adryanna G. recommends Underwater Cowboy
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Robert P.
Excellent
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Fun, productive trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on February 12, 2025
Capt Dan and first mate Mike gave my wife and I fantastic 3/4. day trip.  We caught a huge wahoo ,several yellow fin tuna...
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Najla M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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10 stars!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on July 20, 2025
This is the best charter we have ever been on. Captain Dan is who you want to book with if you are in the key largo area, and...
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Lindsey A.
Excellent
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Great first experience

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on June 27, 2025
This was our first time fishing at sea and my husband wanted to catch mahi mahi.  We both caught some and more.  Though...
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Eric T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Captain, Great boat!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 5, 2025
Captain Dan was awesome on our trip. We did a full day trip, which he was flexible with and was able to move our day out due...
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