Aruba Bound Charters
+105The Aruba Bound Charters crew consists of the captain and his daughter who is the second-ranking captain and learning the ropes of how to become a professional Female angler and Captain (When not in school). Christina, our Communications Director, is also a professional newborn photographer in the States and comes to the island regularly to take breathtaking photos and videos that will last a lifetime and the 1st mate who will assist clients with landing the fish.
We are not able to see the future and/or outcome of the trip, bring good vibes, and come ready to fish. It’s not called catching! We are in the business of Sport Fishing and it does not get any sportier than a centre console fishing boat. Get ready to get wet!
We offer all kinds of amazing fishing trips, whether you want to chase bucket-list fish, enjoy a delicious lunch, or simply absorb the relaxing atmosphere. Based in Aruba, this company was founded by a family of fishermen, businessmen, and guides that have the experience, knowledge, and will to always go the extra mile for their guests.
The vessel you’ll be fishing from is a 27’ Triton centre console. There’s enough room for 6 guests, and fishing equipment is provided for everybody. The vessel is powered by twin 350 HP V8 Yamaha 4-stroke engines and equipped with Auto Pilot, Outriggers, GPS/Fish Finder and all the necessary navigational and safety gear.
Your main targets for the day will be based on what the client is looking for and the trip that is booked can range from reef fish like Snapper, Grouper, and Triggerfish… to Pelagics such as Wahoo, King Mackerel, Billfish, Tuna, and even Warsaw Grouper and Swordfish!
After the trip, the captain will prepare your share of the catch for you to bring back to the resort, house, or any number of restaurants that are willing to cook for your group, so everybody has something tasty to try. Our team is young and very committed to making your day with us an unforgettable one. Get in touch today and explore
Captain
Ryan C.f Jones
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+208Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Appropriate for children
85%
Friendly captain
96%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Recommend this charter
93%
Caught fish
84%
Chicago, IL
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The Most Bad Ass Fishing Experience You will Ever Have
6 Hour Deep Sea Trolling/Deepdrop on August 3, 2023
If You are scrolling through looking for a fishing charter in Aruba just stop 🛑 right now, Look No further! First off i would like to start out by introducing you to Captain Ryan AKA “Captain Skreech”. Anyone can buy a boat and some fishing gear and claim to be a Captain but there are few people out there that are as Passionate and hard working as Captain Ryan and it shows in everything he does. This guy is up every day wayyyy before the sunrise prepping the boat the gear and everything else that goes into giving the best experience possible. From the first time i reached out to the Captain i heard him say several time “It’s not Catching it’s Fishing and i cant Gurantee you anything”. One thing this guy can gurantee you is that him and his first mate will do whatever in their power to put you on the fish. When we hooked a fish they were as excited as my 9 Yo son and that continued throughout the trip. If we walked away with no fish the experience was worth every penny. These guys knew where to go and what to do to put the fish on the boat and i can promise they will give it 100% to make that happen. Lets talk about the boat or “Fishing Vessel” as the pro’s call it. Im sure some of you look at the boat and say it may be smaller than others or that the ride may be rougher. They say is not the size that matters but the motion of the ocean and this boat is equipped to handle everything that is thrown at it and more with ease. The captain has invested lots of time blood sweat and im sure some tears into this boat and it shows. He is so proud of his boat and he takes alot of pride in it and is easily one of the better equipping charters on the island. From the time we left the dock we were treated as family and the stories of were great. Now to the fishing, we killed it literally. There is no part of this trip that could have been any better and the massive Wahoo in the final minutes was the icing on the cake. My goal booking this trip was to give my son a fishing adventure that he would remember and I promise you this kid will never forget this and neither will I, the whole experience far exceeded my expectations. If you are a person that understands quality and what goes into running a small business and to keep the clients happy then just click the “book button”. I promise you this is an experience that you will never forget and will be hard to beat. FYI i have not been paid or compensated in any way for this review, i just love to see someone’s hard work and dedication to an industry he loves pay off and he loves to see his clients having a great time.
If You are scrolling through looking for a fishing charter in Aruba just stop 🛑 right now, Look No further! First off i would like to start out by introducing you to Captain Ryan AKA “Captain Skreech”. Anyone can buy a boat and some fishing gear and claim to be a Captain but there are few people out there that are as Passionate and hard working as Captain Ryan and it shows in everything he does. This guy is up every day wayyyy before the sunrise prepping the boat the gear and everything...
Ankeny, Iowa
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Half day trip and with Captain Ryan
3 Hour Trip – Inshore on January 9, 2023
I took my two sons and my niece fishing with Captain Ryan and had a great experience. Captain Ryan was engaging with the younger folks, they loved his music he played and very knowledgeable about various spieces, fishing spots etc. Had good stories to share, kept the bait on the line for all of us amateurs and made sure everyone caught something. Caught Grouper, Snapper, Triggerfish and a handful of other varieties. Cleaned the keepers for us for a fantastic meal that evening. Highly recommend.
I took my two sons and my niece fishing with Captain Ryan and had a great experience. Captain Ryan was engaging with the younger folks, they loved his music he played and very knowledgeable about various spieces, fishing spots etc. Had good stories to share, kept the bait on the line for all of us amateurs and made sure everyone caught something. Caught Grouper, Snapper, Triggerfish and a handful of other varieties. Cleaned the keepers for us for a fantastic meal that evening. Highly recommend.
Westfield, NJ
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Half day trip with teens
3 Hour Trip – Inshore PM on August 28, 2022
If you are in search of a fishing charter for you and your family, look no further. Aruba Bound Charters was everything we expected and more. I wanted a trip to take my two boys ages eleven and fourteen so that they could catch a couple of fish and get the ocean fishing experience. Not only did we catch fish we got to spend time with captain Ryan, his daughter Shade and his first mate Danye who were all knowledgeable, attentive and a pleasure to be around. We even got to see captain Ryan reel in a ten pound barracuda which was so exciting for all of us to see. At the end Ryan aka Skreech lol, even cut our fish into filets so we could cook them back at our time share. It was a fantastic experience from start to finish and we can’t wait to return some day! Thank you Ryan and team!
If you are in search of a fishing charter for you and your family, look no further. Aruba Bound Charters was everything we expected and more. I wanted a trip to take my two boys ages eleven and fourteen so that they could catch a couple of fish and get the ocean fishing experience. Not only did we catch fish we got to spend time with captain Ryan, his daughter Shade and his first mate Danye who were all knowledgeable, attentive and a pleasure to be around. We even got to see captain Ryan reel...
Jacksonville, Florida
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Half day with captain Ryan
4 Hour Deep Sea Trolling/Deepdrop on March 1, 2022
The fishing trip with captain Ryan and Javier was absolutely amazing. They are expert fisherman that will share with you their knowledge so it’s not only about catching fish (which of course we did!) but understand and learn how to do it. We caught a wahoo with a free line (without a rod!) and the feeling of the fish on your hands while you are pulling the line was awesome!! We also caught a king mackerel with their lucky rod and the fight with the fish was epic! If you want to have a real fishing experience, call captain Ryan. This is not a fishing trip, it’s a fishing adventure.
The fishing trip with captain Ryan and Javier was absolutely amazing. They are expert fisherman that will share with you their knowledge so it’s not only about catching fish (which of course we did!) but understand and learn how to do it. We caught a wahoo with a free line (without a rod!) and the feeling of the fish on your hands while you are pulling the line was awesome!! We also caught a king mackerel with their lucky rod and the fight with the fish was epic! If you want to have a real fishing...
Nuangola, PA
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8 Hour Trip
8 Hour Deep Sea Trolling/Deep Drop on August 15, 2022
My son and I joined Captain Ryan for a fishing trip 8/15. My son and I have been on many including Key West, Long Island USA, Jamaica, Rivera Maya and we understand it’s fishing . We had a great experience with with the crew. They were funny, educated abut fishing , and empathetic. The waters were rough, we had about 7 strikes and landed 2 an had a giant fish break 60 lb test line . This is fishing. If you are looking for a cruise this is not the charter for you. If you are looking for hard core fishing this is the place . We are grateful for our time spent . Michael H. Scranton, PA USA
My son and I joined Captain Ryan for a fishing trip 8/15. My son and I have been on many including Key West, Long Island USA, Jamaica, Rivera Maya and we understand it’s fishing . We had a great experience with with the crew. They were funny, educated abut fishing , and empathetic. The waters were rough, we had about 7 strikes and landed 2 an had a giant fish break 60 lb test line . This is fishing. If you are looking for a cruise this is not the charter for you. If you are looking for...
FAQs about Aruba Bound Charters
What are the trip rates for Aruba Bound Charters?
Aruba Bound Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $400 per group, additional US $35 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore (3 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $35 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore PM (3 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $35 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Deep Sea Trolling/Deepdrop (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $35 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour DeepSea Trolling/Deepdrop PM (4 hours)
- US $825 per group, additional US $35 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Deep Sea Trolling/Deepdrop (6 hours)
- US $950 per group, additional US $35 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip (Lunch Included) (4 hours)
- US $1,050 per group, additional US $35 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour Deep Sea Trolling/Deep Drop (8 hours)
- US $1,225 per group, additional US $35 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Daytime Swordfishing 5 MAX (6 hours)
- US $1,350 per group, additional US $35 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip (Lunch Included) (6 hours)
- US $2,000 per group, additional US $35 per person after 3 guests - 10 Hour Daytime Swordfishing MAX 5 (10 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Aruba Bound Charters?
When you book a trip with Aruba Bound Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Fighting Chair Rear facing cooler with fighting belt
- GPS Linked with Autopilot System.
- Fishfinder Lowrance 50/200Hz
- Snorkeling Equipment
- Outriggers
- Ice Box Coolers for drinks, spare ice, food and/or fish
What's included in the trip price with Aruba Bound Charters?
Trips booked with Aruba Bound Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle (Penn, Shimano)
- Live Bait (Upon Request)
- Lures (For casting and trolling)
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Snacks (Upon Request)
- Drinks (Soda (Coke, Sprite, DietCoke), Juice/ice tea, water)
- First Mate (1st Mate, 2nd Capt. & Communications Director)
- Lunch (Included on select trips, but can be arranged)
What types of fishing does Aruba Bound Charters offer?
Aruba Bound Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing (Between 10ft to 150ft of water)
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (Between 150ft of water and 1600ft of water)
- Reef Fishing (Some inshore reefs)
- Wreck Fishing (Non commercial dive wrecks)
What fishing techniques does Aruba Bound Charters offer?
Aruba Bound Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle (Spinning rods and reels.)
- Heavy Tackle (Deepsea Trolling, Deepdrop & Daytime Swordfishing)
- Bottom Fishing (Mostly Inshore great for beginners and Kids!)
- Trolling (Wahoo, Barracuda, Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, ect)
- Spinning (Jigging, Sight casting, lure casting, or bottom.)
- Jigging (If your not interested in fishing bait.)
- Popping (For sight fishing, when we see fish in a frenzy.)
- Handline (Aruba Style "Rosary handline" for big game.)
- Deep Sea Fishing (Great for people looking for big game!)
Which fish species can I catch with Aruba Bound Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Aruba Bound Charters include:
- Amberjack
- Barracuda (Great)
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Black)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Sailfish
- Shark (Thresher)
- Snapper (Red)
- Snapper (Vermilion)
- Swordfish
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
Your captain
Noord, Aruba
I began working on the ocean when I moved to Aruba from Miami, FL. Started off working under watersports station on the beach in front of Marriott Surf Club and became an all-around guy from driving boats, to handling jetski rentals. Over the last few years, I had been wanting to do my own thing and have my Daughter, my 1st-Mate and my Media Executive by my side. Finally, I got my chance thanks to my father helping out to start this business – and here we are now, Ocean bound!
Ryan "Skreech" J.
Captain
Shade "La Reina" J.
Captain
Robin V.
First mate
Christina A.
Business associate
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Between 10ft to 150ft of water
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Between 150ft of water and 1600ft of water
Reef Fishing
Some inshore reefs
Wreck Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Spinning rods and reels.
Heavy Tackle
Deepsea Trolling, Deepdrop & Daytime Swordfishing
Bottom Fishing
Mostly Inshore great for beginners and Kids!
Trolling
Wahoo, Barracuda, Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, ect
Spinning
Jigging, Sight casting, lure casting, or bottom.
Jigging
If your not interested in fishing bait.
Popping
For sight fishing, when we see fish in a frenzy.
Handline
Aruba Style "Rosary handline" for big game.
Deep Sea Fishing
Great for people looking for big game!
Which amenities are available onboard
Fighting Chair
Rear facing cooler with fighting belt
GPS
Linked with Autopilot System.
Fishfinder
Lowrance 50/200Hz
Snorkeling Equipment
Outriggers
Ice Box
Coolers for drinks, spare ice, food and/or fish
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Penn, Shimano
Live Bait
Upon Request
Lures
For casting and trolling
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Upon Request
Drinks
Soda (Coke, Sprite, DietCoke), Juice/ice tea, water
First Mate
1st Mate, 2nd Capt. & Communications Director
Lunch
Included on select trips, but can be arranged
How cancellations work
Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
What the listing policies are
Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
At least 6 years old
You Keep Catch
1/3, or enough for your group.
Crew Keeps Catch
2/3, We split the catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Undersized fish, baby fish, and regulated species.
How you can pay
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
What’s biting in Noord right now
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Wahoo