Known for its historical significance and the abundance of marine life, Oranjestad, the capital of Aruba, has so much to offer when it comes to fishing. If you’re looking to explore these plentiful deep Caribbean waters with an experienced captain at the helm, you need a trip with J-String!

They’re a family owned business operated by Captain Eddy and his son, mate Anthony​. They have been running successful deep sea fishing charters for over 30 years and what separates them from others is their vast experience, friendly approach, and a desire to custom tailor their trips to each customer.

Jump aboard their 36’ Crusader offshore sportfishing boat for an incredible day on the water. The “J-String” comes with a 320 HP Caterpillar engine, outriggers, downriggers, an ice-box, and not one, but 3 fighting chairs. It also features a restroom, shower, beds, and a kitchen for maximum comfort on longer trips.

This beauty can take up to 6 anglers to the most productive spots fishing at the same time. Your lines will be wet just 5 minutes after leaving the dock. The waters here get very deep very quickly so you could be catching A-game species just 8 miles from shore. You’ll be fishing the deep blues and reefs in pursuit of Sailfish, Marlin, Tuna, Mahi, Wahoo, Kingfish, Barracuda, Jacks, and much more.

The catch will be shared between customers and the crew – you’ll get to keep enough to have a hearty dinner for 10. Billfish are the only species that are released back into the water.

The captain will supply top-notch fishing gear, lures, and dead bait. Snorkeling equipment can also be provided for more people – just consult the captain before the trip to check if your size is available. Drinks and licenses are covered, as well as fish cleaning. If you don’t want to take your catch home, the captain will gladly recommend a restaurant that will cook it for you.

J-String can’t wait to have you onboard!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $480
    This trip starts at either 12:00 or 1:00 p.m. Depending on the bite, you could be battling Sailfish, Marlin, Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, Kingfish, Barracuda, Jacks, and more.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $480
    This trip will be either 7:00–11:00 a.m. or 8:00–12:00 p.m., depending on your choice. You'll get to target a variety of species, including Sailfish, Mahi, Wahoo, Marlin, Tuna, Kingfish, Barracuda, Jacks, and more.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $720
    Six hours is just the right amount of time to target some of the biggest A-listers and still have some spare time. You'll be targeting Sailfish, Marlin, Tuna, Mahi, Wahoo, Kingfish, Barracuda, and Jacks, just to name a few.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $960
    Depending on your preferences, this trip can be from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The captain will take you up to 8 miles offshore in pursuit of Sailfish, Mahi, Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo, Kingfish, Barracuda, Jacks, and more.
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FAQs about J-String

J-String offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $480 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $480 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $720 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $960 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with J-String, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Full-head
  • Fighting Chair 3 chairs
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Snorkeling Equipment Available upon request, ask about the sizes
  • Kitchen
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with J-String include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures (And dead bait)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

J-String offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 8 miles)
  • Reef Fishing

J-String offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with J-String include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

J-string Aruba
Oranjestad, Aruba
33 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since February 2019
J-String Aruba is a family owned business run by Captain Eddy and his son Anthony, the mate. They've been running deep sea fishing charters for over 30 years, and they always love meeting new people. J-String Aruba has participated in various national and regional (Aruba, Curacao, Venezuela) tournaments. They can't wait to share all their experience with you!

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle

Boat specs

Crusader (Sportfishing) originally built in 1989, and restored in 2007. Powered by a 320HP Caterpillar engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 16 knots.

Length
36 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 8 miles
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Full-head
Fighting Chair
3 chairs
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Snorkeling Equipment
Available upon request, ask about the sizes

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
And dead bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Enough to have dinner for 10
Crew Keeps Catch
Shared with clients
Catch and Release Allowed
Billfish only

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 33 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Appropriate for children
79%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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John K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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J-String is a great experience.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on February 20, 2024
Captain Eddy and first mate “Spoon” make the time on the J-Sting the most enjoyable time on the water. This was the definition...
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Neil L.
Excellent
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Got us on fish in tough conditions

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 10, 2023
Seas were pretty rough and fishing forecast was 50/50, but Eddy got us on tuna and mahi and we all got turns in the chair...
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Michael F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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January fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 6, 2024
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Paula M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with J-string

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 27, 2023
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Frankie M.
Bayville, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 17, 2023
Great trip, great captain & mate!! A lot of fun!!
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