Captain
Derlano Mcminns

Member since January 2025 Nassau, Bahamas
Background
Capt. Derlano McMinns, based in Nassau, brings years of local expertise and a passion for the water aboard his Hurricane SD 236 Deck Boat. Specializing in boat tours, sandbar adventures, and snorkeling trips, Capt. Derlano is dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences exploring the Bahamas’ crystal-clear waters and vibrant marine life.
Techniques
Fishing, Preferably Slow-pitch Jigging, Bottom Fishing & Trolling

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Nassau, Bahamas
Background
Capt. Derlano McMinns, based in Nassau, brings years of local expertise and a passion for the water aboard his Hurricane SD 236 Deck Boat. Specializing in boat tours, sandbar adventures, and snorkeling trips, Capt. Derlano is dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences exploring the Bahamas’ crystal-clear waters and vibrant marine life.
Techniques
Fishing, Preferably Slow-pitch Jigging, Bottom Fishing & Trolling
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Aquanaut Adventures

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(29 reviews)
Nassau
 3 bookings in the past week.
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trips from US $120

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 29 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Shane B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome boat trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour – Snorkeling Beach Day (AM) on February 18, 2026
Captain Lano was brilliant. As well as taking us to some great spots he informed us of the historic and cultural points on...
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Kheng M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A fun, delightful afternoon

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour – Snorkeling Beach Day (PM) on February 13, 2026
It was so fun! Snorkeling, swimming with pigs, spending the afternoon boating with Captain Lano who was most friendly and professional....
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Sarah M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Lano was the BEST

VERIFIED   Special 2 hour trip for Sarah Mcnatt on October 15, 2025
We booked a 5 hour day for 2 people and had the BEST day with Captain Lano. He took us everywhere we wanted and more. We did...
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Marco M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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An Unforgettable Half-Day at Rose Island!

VERIFIED   4 Hour – Snorkeling Beach Day (AM) on August 11, 2025
Our half-day charter trip to Rose Island with Captain Derlano McMinns was simply outstanding from start to finish. From the...
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Jeffrey A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The Real Deal

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour – Snorkeling Beach Day (AM) on February 21, 2026
Captain Derlano Mcminns is a great guy, a skilled captain and knowledgeable about the area.  The boat trip was really cool.
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