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
(44 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 44 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amy 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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Lano is the BEST!

VERIFIED   4 Hour – Snorkeling Beach Day (AM) on August 5, 2025
Book this now! The captain was fabulous- punctual, accommodating, and kind. We wanted to snorkel and he took us to great spots-...
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Gilbert V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Boating with Derlano

VERIFIED   3 Hour – Snorkeling Beach Day (PM) on March 1, 2026
Captain was great! Very nice and kind. Took us to see the turtles, private island, snorkel and more. Great experience!
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Jeffrey A.
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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The Real Deal

VERIFIED   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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Mary P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Derlano was awesome!

VERIFIED   4 Hour – Snorkeling Beach Day (PM) on February 14, 2026
Highly recommend Derlano. He was courteous and helpful. He provided us with just the experience we were looking for.
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Rex R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Great trip with Capt Lano!

VERIFIED   4 Hour – Snorkeling Beach Day (PM) on December 25, 2025
Our family had a great day thanks to Captain Lano. The 4 hr snorkel trip was a blast- we visited multiple reefs, swam with...
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