Hatts Off Charters - 46ft Hatteras

The crew at Hatts Off Fishing Charters take pride in providing a friendly and memorable experience for every customer who comes aboard their large tournament Hatteras boat. They are a group of highly experienced and hard working fishermen who will go the extra mile to put you on the fish. They are happy to teach you the best techniques and maneuvers in order to land the fish of your dreams, and love to take out families with kids who get to hear amazing fishing tales.

The boat is a 46 foot Hatteras sportfisherman with two 450 HP Detroit Diesel motors. It was built in 1979 and restored in 2014, and is subject to regular maintenance to insure the best performance and reliability. It features outriggers, a flybridge and a fighting chair which is a must-have if you are after the big catch such as Blue Marlin and Sailfish. The boat also has a toilet, a GPS and a Furuno fishfinder to help locate the best fishing spots.

The Hatts Off Fishing Charters crew knows what’s biting in the beautifully clear waters of Aruba and they use top of the line rods, reels, tackle and live bait in order to catch it. The species most commonly caught are Blue and White Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin and Albacore Tunas, Wahoo, King Mackerel, Amberjack and Barracudas. The crew are happy to clean and fillet your catch and advise on the best restaurants in the area that will cook it for your lunch or dinner.

They also speak fluent English, Spanish, Dutch and the local language Papiamento.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Offshore Trolling - AM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $540
    Great trip for families and beginners. On this trip you will most likely catch Sailfish, Wahoo, Barracuda, Albacore and Yellowfin Tuna, Dorado, and Amberjack.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Offshore Trolling - PM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $540
    This trip will see you out on the clear waters of Aruba with the opportunity to catch Barracuda, Yellowfin and Albacore Tunas, Wahoo, Bonito, Dorado and the all round favorite Sailfish.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Offshore Trolling Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $790
    This is the most popular trip with a high success rate of catching Mahi Mahi, Wahoo. Yellowfin and Albacore Tuna and Barracudas.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Offshore Trolling
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $1,080
    This is a trip of 8 hours of pure fun fishing for Wahoo, Mahi-mahi, King Mackerel, Albacore and Yellowfin Tunas and more.
  • Private trip
    Marlin & Sailfish Special -Seasonal
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $1,250
    On this special trip for the serious angler you will be fishing exclusively for Marlins and Sailfish with Captain Rusty who successfully participates in Billfish tournaments in Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao.
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FAQs about Hatts Off Charters - 46ft Hatteras

Hatts Off Charters - 46ft Hatteras offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $540 per group - Half Day Offshore Trolling - AM (4 hours)
  • US $540 per group - Half Day Offshore Trolling - PM (4 hours)
  • US $790 per group - 3/4 Day Offshore Trolling Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,080 per group - Full Day Trip - Offshore Trolling (8 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - Marlin & Sailfish Special -Seasonal (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Hatts Off Charters - 46ft Hatteras, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS Raymarine C120
  • Fishfinder Furuno 1kw FCV585
  • Flybridge
  • Outriggers

Trips booked with Hatts Off Charters - 46ft Hatteras include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • First Mate

Hatts Off Charters - 46ft Hatteras offers the following type of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing (Trolling - Up to 12 miles)

Hatts Off Charters - 46ft Hatteras offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Hatts Off Charters - 46ft Hatteras include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Tuna (Albacore)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Charter Operator

Hatts Off Charters
Oranjestad, Aruba
1 Fishing Report
100 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since June 2015
Reginald or “Fruist” as we call him here, is one of Aruba’s best anglers. He prepares bait meticulously and knows all the tricks of the trade. He loves going after Marlin and sailfish. With Reginald aboard “Hatts Off” the billfish catch rate has increased dramatically. Reginald successfully participates regularly in Billfish tournaments in Aruba, Curacao and Bonaire.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Hatteras Convertible (Sportfishing) originally built in 1979, and restored in 2014. Powered by 2 450HP Detroit Diesel engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 21 knots.

Length
46 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing
Trolling - Up to 12 miles

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Raymarine C120
Fishfinder
Furuno 1kw FCV585
Flybridge
Outriggers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Shared with crew
Catch and Release Allowed
All billfish released

Payment

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 100 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
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Had a great time
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July fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
86%
Appropriate for children
75%
Satisfied with the boat
87%
Caught fish
81%
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Cheryl M.
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5.0 / 5
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Had a great time

VERIFIED   Half Day Offshore Trolling - AM on January 10, 2024
Alexander and Sherwin were awesome.  They kept looking for fish and all of a sudden we got a good sized wahoo and barracuda....
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Scott L.
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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Offshore Trolling Trip on December 6, 2023
Sherwin and Alexander were great…left bright and early and got back right @12:30. 6 hour trip was perfect. We got Barracuda,...
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Keith M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Reginald

VERIFIED   Marlin & Sailfish Special -Seasonal on March 27, 2023
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Robert M.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Always Reliable

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Offshore Trolling Trip on June 17, 2023
This is our second outing with Hatts Off and it was outstanding, again. We caught so many fish we ended the trip an hour early....
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Suzanne P.
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4.3 / 5
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3.0 / 5
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Our boat was switch from hats off to teasers Aruba

VERIFIED   Marlin & Sailfish Special -Seasonal on April 17, 2023
The teasers crew was nice, boat was smaller and older then expected and our boat was changed without notification. We were...
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