The 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



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Inshore
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $400
    Bring your family and friends along and fish only a few miles away from the coast. Target Bonito, Grouper, Mackerel, and many more. The captain will provide everything you need for fishing! Contact the captain to discuss alternate departure times.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Jack (Horse-eye)
    Horse-eye Jack
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Needlefish
    Needlefish
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Inshore PM
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $400
    Bring your family and friends along and fish only a few miles away from the coast. Target Bonito, Grouper, Mackerel, and many more. The captain will provide everything you need for fishing! Contact the captain to discuss alternate departure times.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Jack (Horse-eye)
    Horse-eye Jack
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Needlefish
    Needlefish
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Deep Sea Trolling/Deepdrop
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $600
    Spend 4 hour fishing! This trip is great if you've never fished before and want to learn the basics. The captain will show you his tips and tricks, and also provide you with fishing equipment. Bring your snacks for the day. Get in touch with the captain before your trip to discuss departure times.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour DeepSea Trolling/Deepdrop PM
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $600
    Spend 4 hour fishing! This trip is great if you've never fished before and want to learn the basics. The captain will show you his tips and tricks, and also provide you with fishing equipment. Bring your snacks for the day. Get in touch with the captain before your trip to discuss departure times.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Marlin (White)
    White Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Bonito
    Bonito
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Deep Sea Trolling/Deepdrop
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $825
    This is your chance to spend the whole 6 hours fishing! Note that lunch is not included in the trip, so you can bring your own food. The captain will supply you with everything you need for fishing, including rods, reels, bait, and lures. Contact Capt. Ryan for alternate departure times.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (Lunch Included)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $950
    The trip is a 4-hour outing but it's 3 hours of bottom fishing, and 1hour of lunch, which will be at either The Fish House or Zeerovers (depending on conditions). The captain will provide everything you need for fishing and also your snorkeling equipment if you want to dive into the blue. You will have 1 alcoholic beverage included with the lunch apart from a nonalcoholic drink (per person). Lunch is 1 appetizer and one main dish per person.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Deep Sea Trolling/Deep Drop
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,050
    Spend the whole day on the water and target Grouper, Mackerel, Bonito, Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, and more. Since this is the longest trip, you'll have enough time to reach the fishing spots with offshore species. You can keep part of the catch and take it home. Contact the captain to discuss alternate departure times.
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Marlin (White)
    White Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Daytime Swordfishing 5 MAX
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Jun 30
    US $1,225
    Head offshore in search of Swordfish! This trip is for a maximum of 5 adult guests. Contact the captain to discuss alternate departure times.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Swordfish
    Swordfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (Lunch Included)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,350
    The trip includes 5 hours of fishing (2hrs trolling, 3hrs bottom fishing) and 1 hour for lunch. This trip is really up to you, go fishing, go snorkeling, or just cruise and enjoy the fun-in-the-sun. This trip includes lunch at the Zeerover restaurant or The Fish House. An alcoholic beverage is included with the lunch apart from a nonalcoholic drink (per person), Lunch consists of one appetizer and one main dish per person. The best time for lunch is 11:30 a.m.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Daytime Swordfishing MAX 5
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $2,000
    Spend an extended day on the water targeting Swordfish! This is a trip for a maximum of 5 adult guests. Starting times can vary, contact the captain to arrange your departure.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Marlin (White)
    White Marlin
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Bonito
    Bonito
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FAQs about 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)

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

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)

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)

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!)

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

Meet the Captain

Ryan C.f Jones
Noord, Aruba
7 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
137 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2019
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!
Our Team
Ryan "Skreech" J.
Captain
Shade "La Reina" J.
Captain
Robin V.
First mate
Christina A.
Business associate

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper

Boat specs

Triton (Center console) originally built in 2005. Powered by 2 350HP Yamaha V8 engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
27 ft
Capacity
6 persons

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

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!

Amenities

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

Trip includes

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

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 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.

Payment

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 137 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (211)
3 hour inshore trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
85%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
84%
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Nicholas M.
Chicago, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

The Most Bad Ass Fishing Experience You will Ever Have

VERIFIED   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...
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Windy H.
Lewis Center, Ohio
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Inshore PM on July 5, 2023
We had a great trip with Ryan and his associate.  They were both knowledgeable and assisted everyone in our group.  We didn’t...
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Viachaslau K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome experience. Professional team.

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Inshore on April 6, 2023
Captain Ryan and Javier were friendly and very professional. Everything was organized well and our family had a great time...
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Robert R.
Oranjestad, Aruba
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great 3 hour near shore fishing!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Inshore PM on April 4, 2023
We had a fun time and caught several species of fish! Captain Jones and his mate were excellent. We wanted something different...
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Vincent M.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3 hour inshore trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Inshore on October 4, 2023
Had a great time out with captain Ryan. Went out for 3 hours with captain Ryan and caught a variety of fish from queen trigger...
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