Tropic Charters 

4.7
(296 reviews)
 9 L.G. Smith Boulevard, Oranjestad, Aruba–

Tropic Charters 

Oranjestad, Aruba
–
42 ft
6
4.7
(296 reviews)

It might seem impossible to make your Aruban vacation even better. Tropical beaches, crystal water, and sunshine all day – what more could you ask for? Take things to the next level by spending a day with 'Tropic Charters' and see just how exciting things get when you go beyond the shoreline!

Hop aboard a 42' Ocean Yachts convertible, which can accommodate up to 6 guests. This spacious fishing machine was restored in 2019 and is equipped with the latest navigational electronics. She also features twin 450 HP Detroit engines that get you where you want to go in no time.

To make your stay on the boat even more comfortable, there's a fully functional kitchen, a private bathroom, a huge lounge area, and two bedrooms with king-sized beds. This beautiful vessel is literally a floating house equipped with top-notch fishing gear!

You'll go after Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, and Barracuda in these productive waters. It all depends on the season, your angling skills, and sometimes a little luck. Your captain is also happy to clean enough catch for you to take home for dinner at the end of the trip.

You'll be provided with Penn reels, Scalibur rods, and a variety of lures. There are already some soft drinks on the boat, but feel free to bring your own beverages and food. Anglers of all skill levels and families with children are welcome! Kids must be at least 3 years old!

Pick a trip with Tropic Charters and enjoy your vacation to the fullest!

It might seem impossible to make your Aruban vacation even better. Tropical beaches, crystal water, and sunshine all day – what more could you ask for? Take things to the next level by spending a day with 'Tropic Charters' and see just how exciting things get when you go beyond the shoreline!

Hop aboard a 42' Ocean Yachts convertible, which can accommodate up to 6 guests. This spacious fishing machine was restored in 2019 and is equipped with the latest navigational electronics. She also features twin 450 HP Detroit engines that get you where you want to go in no time.

To make your stay on the boat even more comfortable, there's a fully functional kitchen, a private bathroom, a huge lounge area, and two bedrooms with king-sized beds. This beautiful vessel is literally a floating house equipped with top-notch fishing gear!

You'll go after Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, and Barracuda in these productive waters. It all depends on the season, your angling skills, and sometimes a little luck. Your captain is also happy to clean enough catch for you to take home for dinner at the end of the trip.

You'll be provided with Penn reels, Scalibur rods, and a variety of lures. There are already some soft drinks on the boat, but feel free to bring your own beverages and food. Anglers of all skill levels and families with children are welcome! Kids must be at least 3 years old!

Pick a trip with Tropic Charters and enjoy your vacation to the fullest!

Kenneth Pichardo
Captain
Kenneth Pichardo
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Half Day Trip (AM)
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip
Just booked! Last booked: 5 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.7
296 reviews
4.6
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (220)

What anglers say

89%
Great experience
81%
Family friendly
97%
Friendly captain
96%
Good boat
92%
Recommended
77%
Caught fish

Reviews (296)

  • Jesse Neill
    Jesse Neill
    us
    Kansas, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Couldn't ask for a better crew.

    Half Day Trip (AM) on May 27, 2026 • 6 adults

    What a great day. They made sure we had everything we needed for a great day on the water. When we weren't catching fish they we give us a history lesson of Aruba. Kenny and Dennis didn't leave us disapointed. Great since of hummor. At the end they sent us to a one of a kind little restaurant to cook our catch. If we make it down here again I will make sure to go fishing with them again.10 out of 10 trip.

  • Aaron M Rothberg
    Aaron M Rothberg
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    •
    Member since 2018
    •
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip with the 1st mate and captain.

    Half Day Trip (AM) on May 19, 2026 • 2 adults

    The seas kicked our butts a bit. But nobody controls mother nature. As the son of a boat captain I have caught fish in many different methods. The 1st mate had a rig called a rosary. I hand lined a 17 pound Whooo in. It was definitely a life experience. The 1st mate Dallas has an amazing life story. You should ask about it. Good luck aboard and remember no bananas are allowed on board the vessel.

  • Steven Mastrosimone
    Steven Mastrosimone
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    •
    Member since 2022
    •
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    awesome experience

    Half Day Trip (AM) on August 12, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    my son had 1 fish on his wish list and we got it done within 30 minutes of leaving the dock. capt and crew were super accommodating. we had to cut trip short due to family issue back on shore so had to cut it short. They were super helpful and understanding. looking forward to going again.

  • Brian Gross
    Brian Gross
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    first fishing trip in Aruba

    3/4 Day Trip on August 5, 2026 • 6 adults

    Great time had by all 6 of us. only caught 1 Bonita but thats fishing. Would definitely book with captain Kenny again, first mate Dennis did a fantastic job interacting with us and was very knowledgeable. Best of all they were honest about how the fishing would be. Thanks again gentleman

  • Shane Stewart
    Shane Stewart
    us
    Missouri, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Aruba Adventure

    3/4 Day Trip on June 3, 2026 • 6 adults

    We had a great time with Cpt Kenny and 1st Mate Dennis. 1st Mate Dennis was very professional and knowledgeable with Aruba fishing. Ive fished all over the Keys and Caribbean, and this was best guided trip so far. Definitely will be back and highly recommend.

  • Timothy Fox
    Timothy Fox
    us
    New York, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    great day of fishing

    3/4 Day Trip on July 24, 2026 • 2 adults

    The crew was great. They were knowledgeable, kind, and fun. The crew responded to our questions the days leading up to our trip. They ensured my son had a great day and he caught multiple Mahi, barracuda and a bonito. I would highky recommend them.

  • Rob Zeoli
    Rob Zeoli
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    fun day

    Half Day Trip (AM) on June 26, 2026 • 2 adults

    It was a rough day on the seas but we were able to catch fish. Captain Keneth and cirst nate were the best. very professional and friendl, enjoyed the day with them for sure.

  • Kristin Styer
    Kristin Styer
    Repeat angler
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    •
    Member since 2025
    •
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    great outing, great crew!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on April 21, 2026 • 3 adults

    We had a great morning wjth First Mate Dennis and Captain Kenneth. The waters were a little rocky but we caught two wahoo! Dennis was so kind to our seasick ternager - made sure he was on the fish and then gave good him good advice. We would definitely go back with them again!

  • Louis Ellis
    Louis Ellis
    us
    Nevada, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    September fishing trip

    Full Day Trip on September 2, 2026 • 2 adults
  • Konstantine Smaguine
    Konstantine Smaguine
    us
    Connecticut, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Wonderful experience!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 11, 2026 • 2 adults

    Enjoyed our 4 hour fishing trip with my son! Caught bonita which was used as bait to land a big Mahi. Highly recommend, will do ths boat again!

Rating

4.7
296 reviews
4.6
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (220)

What anglers say

89%
Great experience
81%
Family friendly
97%
Friendly captain
96%
Good boat
92%
Recommended
77%
Caught fish

All reviews (296)

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Lucas Relkin
Lucas Relkin
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
•
Member since 2024
•
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Day on the Water
3/4 Day Trip on January 2, 2026 • 2 adults

My wife and I had a great trip with Kenny and Dennis. The boat was great and easily handled the waters around aruba. you could tell they used quality gear and had years of fishing experience that they were happy to talk about and share. They worked hard to make sure we were on the fish and always had a fresh bait in the water. Best of all we got to catch some fish. We ended the day with three bonito and two nice wahoo. We hooked into two additional wahoo thoughout the day, but they got off before we could get them into the boat. Next time I'm in Aruba I will definitely be getting in touch with Kenny and Dennies to book another trip.

Reported catch:
Wahoo
Kenneth Pichardo
Response from Captain

Thank You Lucas, it was our pleasure having you aboard !!!

Jesse Neill
Jesse Neill
us
Kansas, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Couldn't ask for a better crew.
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 27, 2026 • 6 adults

What a great day. They made sure we had everything we needed for a great day on the water. When we weren't catching fish they we give us a history lesson of Aruba. Kenny and Dennis didn't leave us disapointed. Great since of hummor. At the end they sent us to a one of a kind little restaurant to cook our catch. If we make it down here again I will make sure to go fishing with them again.10 out of 10 trip.

Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Kenneth Pichardo
Response from Captain

Jesseee thank you Brother !!!

Aaron M Rothberg
Aaron M Rothberg
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
•
Member since 2018
•
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Great trip with the 1st mate and captain.
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 19, 2026 • 2 adults

The seas kicked our butts a bit. But nobody controls mother nature. As the son of a boat captain I have caught fish in many different methods. The 1st mate had a rig called a rosary. I hand lined a 17 pound Whooo in. It was definitely a life experience. The 1st mate Dallas has an amazing life story. You should ask about it. Good luck aboard and remember no bananas are allowed on board the vessel.

Reported catch:
Wahoo
Kenneth Pichardo
Response from Captain

Thank You so much Aaron !!!

Steven Mastrosimone
Steven Mastrosimone
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
•
Member since 2022
•
3 trips
5.0
Verified
awesome experience
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 12, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

my son had 1 fish on his wish list and we got it done within 30 minutes of leaving the dock. capt and crew were super accommodating. we had to cut trip short due to family issue back on shore so had to cut it short. They were super helpful and understanding. looking forward to going again.

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Kenneth Pichardo
Response from Captain

Hi Steve, was a pleasure having you guys on on board . Thank you 👍

Brian Gross
Brian Gross
us
Pennsylvania, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
first fishing trip in Aruba
3/4 Day Trip on August 5, 2026 • 6 adults

Great time had by all 6 of us. only caught 1 Bonita but thats fishing. Would definitely book with captain Kenny again, first mate Dennis did a fantastic job interacting with us and was very knowledgeable. Best of all they were honest about how the fishing would be. Thanks again gentleman

Kenneth Pichardo
Response from Captain

Brian thank you Sir 👍

FAQs about Tropic Charters

Tropic Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $35 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $45 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Tropic Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet We have an enclosed electric toilet. This is not like a home toilet, so please all toilet paper in to the bin.
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Tropic Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn reels and Scalibur rods)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No we don't charge, this is done at the dock.)
  • Drinks (Water, soda)
  • First mate
  • Fishing license (No need for fishing licences here In Aruba)
Tropic Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Offshore fishing (We rarely go more then 8 miles offshore. The deepest water is close to the Island.)
Tropic Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling (all we do is Trolling, boat is rigged up for that )
  • Deep sea fishing (Is NOT bottom fishing,do research before booking )
Top targeted fish species with Tropic Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Albacore)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Kenneth Pichardo
Kenneth Pichardo

Oranjestad, Aruba

11 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
296 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2020

Captain Kenneth was born in Curacao and has fished in the area since he was a teenager. His father and brother owned a boat and he started running trips as soon as he finished school. Earlier in his career, he actively participated in fishing tournaments but has since decided to dedicate himself fully to guiding. His job allows him to meet new people every day and teach them how to land their dream catch!

Kenneth Pichardo
Kenneth Pichardo
Fully verified
11
reports
296
reviews
2020
member since
~1h
response
Captain Kenneth was born in Curacao and has fished in the area since he was a teenager. His father and brother owned a boat and he started running trips as soon as he finished school. Earlier in his career, he actively participated in fishing tournaments but has since decided to dedicate himself fully to guiding. His job allows him to meet new people every day and teach them how to land their dream catch!

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Sailfish
Sailfish
Swordfish
Swordfish
Albacore Tuna
Albacore Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)

Real catches by this captain

  • September fishing trip
    Louis E.
    Louis E.
  • awesome experience
    Steven M.
    Steven M.
  • great day of fishing
    Timothy F.
    Timothy F.
  • Wonderful experience!
    Konstantine S.
    Konstantine S.
  • Couldn't ask for a better crew.
    Jesse N.
    Jesse N.
  • Wahooo!!
    Cindie H.
    Cindie H.
  • Great trip with the 1st mate and captain.
    Aaron M.
    Aaron M.
  • great day on the water
    Scott M.
    Scott M.
  • Kings
    Joseph B.
    Joseph B.
  • great outing, great crew!
    Kristin S.
    Kristin S.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
42 ft
Year built
1982
Restored in
2019
Boat manufacturer
Ocean Yachts
Boat type
Convertible
Engine model
Detroit
Powered by
2 x 450HP
Max cruising speed
24 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
We have an enclosed electric toilet. This is not like a home toilet, so please all toilet paper in to the bin.
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Penn reels and Scalibur rods
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No we don't charge, this is done at the dock.
Drinks
Water, soda
First mate
Fishing license
No need for fishing licences here In Aruba

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
From ages 3 years or older, life vests provided
You keep catch
We encourage clients to have dinner with catch
Crew keeps catch
Crew keeps rest of the fish
Catch and release allowed
Mandatory for Billfish

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

 Visa

 Mastercard

What’s biting in Oranjestad right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)Marlin (White)
SailfishSailfish
Tuna (Albacore)Tuna (Albacore)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo

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