High Times Charters Aruba 

4.7
(357 reviews)
 Bucutiweg, Oranjestad, Aruba–

High Times Charters Aruba 

Oranjestad, Aruba
–
33 ft
8
4.7
(357 reviews)

Welcome to High Times Charters!
We're passionate about fishing and sharing Aruba's incredible waters with you. Whether it's your first time casting a line or you're an experienced angler, we'll make sure your time with us is fun, exciting, and unforgettable.

Your Adventure
Imagine this: the sun warming your face, the ocean breeze in your hair, and the thrill of reeling in your dream catch. Whether you're chasing a bucket-list fish, breaking a personal record, or simply fishing for dinner, we'll make it happen with positive Caribbean vibes and expert guidance.

What We Catch
We target a wide variety of fish, including:
• Wahoo
• Mahi Mahi
• Tuna
• Marlin
• Swordfish
• Snapper
• Grouper
• Barracuda
• Shark, and more!

Our general setup involves trolling with rods and local hand-lines, but we also offer live baiting, jigging, bottom fishing, and deep drops (1,000 ft+). If you have a specific species in mind, let us know when you book!

The Boat
Step aboard our 33' Bertram—a classic fishing vessel built in 1980, powered by rebuilt 3208 Cat engines (yes, they purr!). The boat is equipped with top-of-the-line gear, including custom rods, Shimano TLD, and Okuma Makaira reels, to give you the best fishing experience possible.

Convenient Location
We're docked at Bucuti Yacht Club, located behind the airport at the end of Bucutiweg. For your convenience, on-site parking is available.

Join Us!
We'd love to welcome you aboard for a day filled with fishing, fun, and memories to last a lifetime. Whether you're here for the adventure, the catch, or the amazing vibes, we can't wait to show you what makes fishing in Aruba so special.

Welcome to High Times Charters!
We're passionate about fishing and sharing Aruba's incredible waters with you. Whether it's your first time casting a line or you're an experienced angler, we'll make sure your time with us is fun, exciting, and unforgettable.

Your Adventure
Imagine this: the sun warming your face, the ocean breeze in your hair, and the thrill of reeling in your dream catch. Whether you're chasing a bucket-list fish, breaking a personal record, or simply fishing for dinner, we'll make it happen with positive Caribbean vibes and expert guidance.

What We Catch
We target a wide variety of fish, including:
• Wahoo
• Mahi Mahi
• Tuna
• Marlin
• Swordfish
• Snapper
• Grouper
• Barracuda
• Shark, and more!

Our general setup involves trolling with rods and local hand-lines, but we also offer live baiting, jigging, bottom fishing, and deep drops (1,000 ft+). If you have a specific species in mind, let us know when you book!

The Boat
Step aboard our 33' Bertram—a classic fishing vessel built in 1980, powered by rebuilt 3208 Cat engines (yes, they purr!). The boat is equipped with top-of-the-line gear, including custom rods, Shimano TLD, and Okuma Makaira reels, to give you the best fishing experience possible.

Convenient Location
We're docked at Bucuti Yacht Club, located behind the airport at the end of Bucutiweg. For your convenience, on-site parking is available.

Join Us!
We'd love to welcome you aboard for a day filled with fishing, fun, and memories to last a lifetime. Whether you're here for the adventure, the catch, or the amazing vibes, we can't wait to show you what makes fishing in Aruba so special.

Tom Van Der Woude
Captain
Tom Van Der Woude
26 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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6 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing
In high demand Last booked: 5 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)
+8
US $770
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)
+8
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
10 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)
+8
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 4 people
12 Hour Trip - Deep Sea Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)
+8
US $1,450
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (347)

What anglers say

88%
Great experience
79%
Family friendly
97%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
91%
Recommended
86%
Caught fish

Reviews (357)

  • Marshall Schroeder
    Marshall Schroeder
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Tight Lines!

    8 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing on September 17, 2026 • 2 adults

    Booked an 8 hour charter with Tom and crew and it was an action packed trip. The boat was clean and very comfortable despite somewhat rough seas. We caught a large number of mahi, a few barracuda, and a couple of blackfin tuna. Tom and his mate cleaned the fish and we had our fresh caught fish at three different restaurants on the island (Fish House next to the Marina, Driftwood, and Elements). Each had their own method of prep and were delicious. Strongly recommend this charter.

  • Brady Fischer
    Brady Fischer
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    awesome trip

    6 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing on August 17, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Tom and Mate Chris were great. they were very welcoming, responsive, knowledgeable and friednly. we caught 2 mahi 3 black fin 1 yellow fin and 1 barracuda. Captain knows where the fish are. We had a few take downs that spit the hook too. chris worked to change baits and colors to make sure we were using what the fish were biting. he cleaned and bagged our fish for us as well. higly recommend these guys. we will be back and book with these guys again!

  • Brian Aulisio
    Brian Aulisio
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2019
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Wahoo whisperer’s

    6 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing on February 4, 2026 • 7 adults

    Captain Tom and his first mate Chris were fantastic. Started out a little slow. Left the dock at 6am, didn’t have a fish in the boat until about 9am( a real nice wahoo, just fit into a 150qt cooler). Then we proceeded to catch 2 more wahoo’s, 1 barracuda, and 5 black fin tunas. Two of my crew mates got seasick and we wrapped it up by 10:30ish. All those fish in 2 hours. Capt Tom did a nice job cleaning our catch, gave us enough for 16 people who were back at the house. Grilled wahoo and barracuda with tuna sashimi, everyone loved it. I will definitely book Capt Tom next time I’m in Aruba.🎣🐟👍

  • Graylin Huggard
    Graylin Huggard
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Best trip ever i would go over and over again

    10 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing on October 18, 2026 • 8 adults

    Captain Tom and Chris were the best caugt all kinds of fish (Mahi, Tuna, and Sailfish came all the way from Seattle and recommended this charter to everyone

  • John Cummings
    John Cummings
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    High Times Charters

    4 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (PM) on January 12, 2026 • 2 adults

    Today, 1/12/26 I fished with High Times Charters. Tom and his first mate Chris were awesome! They worked tirelessly to put me on the fish and were very accommodating. We caught Bonito and Kingfish. I had the best time and would recommend fishing with them to anyone. They filleted the fish back at the dock and sent me home with some and even suggested a local resturaunt that prepared the fish for us! I highly recommend fishing with High Times!

  • Nick Tidwell
    Nick Tidwell
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    2nd Trip in 2 years!!!!!

    6 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing on October 10, 2026 • 4 adults

    This is by far the best fishing guide on the island. Capt Tom and 1st mate Chris are top notch! Last year we loaded up the mahi and tuna. This year we caught mahi and sailfish!!!! what a blast!!!!!!! Will definitely be booking next year when we come back. 

  • Michael Hoff
    Michael Hoff
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    fish on!

    8 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing on March 3, 2026 • 1 adult

    captain tom and mate chris were top tier, captain tom got us on fish within the first hour and mate chris was spot on and focused on setting up and watching everything. got to experience a giant wahoo on “ the roseary “ a local fishing technique. high times was a great fishi by experience captain and mate were awaome people caught a total of 12 fish i did an 8 hour trip 6am-2pm highly recommend charter from my experience

  • Jack Morgan
    Jack Morgan
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Slow day but fun nonetheless

    6 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing - 12:00 PM on August 18, 2026 • 8 adults

    Our time with captain Tom was great. Him and his mate are very knowledgeable and welcoming. Unfortunately had a slow day but its fishing at the end of the day and they were still able to get us on 3 fish. Would definitely recommend

  • Ryan Degazio
    Ryan Degazio
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    High Times!

    8 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing on August 29, 2026 • 2 adults

    Had a great day on the boat with Captain Tom and crew! Probably the most customer friendly boat i have ever been on. Loungers and shade all day! Perfect! Will be back for sure! Thank you!

  • Sommer Moon
    Sommer Moon
    Repeat angler
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Efficient and organized!

    4 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (AM) on December 20, 2025 • 6 adults

    we had a great time - we caught only a few fish but there was a lot of biting that morning! captain Tom and his first mate definitely had a well organized system, so we enjoyed just watching them get everything set up for us. their set up and instructions made it easy to jump in and reel one in when we did get a bite!

FAQs about High Times Charters Aruba

High Times Charters Aruba offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $770 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $770 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing - 12:00 PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 10 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (10 hours)
  • US $1,450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 12 Hour Trip - Deep Sea Fishing (12 hours)
When you book a trip with High Times Charters Aruba, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed WC, with an electrical flushing toilet
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system Play your own music via bluetooth
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
Trips booked with High Times Charters Aruba include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Yes this can be part of the trip, if sea conditions allow it, yes this is included in the price)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We cut the fish on the boat or at the dock and yes this is included in the price)
  • Drinks (On board we have a water and softdrinks such as cola/cola no sugar/ sprite in a jug on ice. )
  • First mate
  • Fishing license (On Aruba there is no need for licenses. Thus not an issue and not charged. )
High Times Charters Aruba offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (We can fish within a 1 mile or less from shore or go as far as 10 miles depening on what kind of fish you are looking for, how much time we spend on the water and what the sea conditions are like)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
High Times Charters Aruba offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Handline
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with High Times Charters Aruba include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Albacore)
  • Tuna (Bigeye)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Tom Van Der Woude
Tom Van Der Woude
Oranjestad, Aruba
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
357 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since November 2022
Capt. Tom was born in Aruba and has almost been on the water ever since. At the age of 13, Tom started working on (charter) boats and realized he loved what he was doing. In 2004 he decided to get an education and returned 10 years later. Since then, he has been back to doing what he loves - fishing, boating, and being on the water. Finally, in 2022 he was able to open his own charter company - High Times Charters.
Tom Van Der Woude
Tom Van Der Woude
Fully verified
1
reports
357
reviews
2022
member since
~1h
response
Capt. Tom was born in Aruba and has almost been on the water ever since. At the age of 13, Tom started working on (charter) boats and realized he loved what he was doing. In 2004 he decided to get an education and returned 10 years later. Since then, he has been back to doing what he loves - fishing, boating, and being on the water. Finally, in 2022 he was able to open his own charter company - High Times Charters.

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Sailfish
Sailfish
Swordfish
Swordfish
Albacore Tuna
Albacore Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin

Real catches by this captain

  • Group of adult anglers displaying several mahi-mahi and other fish on a marina dock beside charter boats.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Graylin H.
    Graylin H.
    Captain Tom and Chris were the best caugt all kinds of fish (Mahi, Tuna, and Sailfish came all the way from Seattle and recommended this charter to everyone
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large mahi-mahi aboard a fishing boat on open ocean waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Nick T.
    Nick T.
    This is by far the best fishing guide on the island. Capt Tom and 1st mate Chris are top notch! Last year we loaded up the mahi and tuna. This year we caught mahi and sailfish!!!! what a blast!!!!!!! Will definitely be booking next year when we come back. 
  • Two anglers display mahi-mahi catches on a marina dock, with several additional mahi-mahi laid out in front of their center-console fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Bill K.
    Bill K.
    Captain and mate were very professional and worked all day to put us on the fish. Which they did. Highly recommended.
  • Two anglers display their catch beside a center-console fishing boat, with numerous mahi-mahi and other fish arranged across the marina dock.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marshall S.
    Marshall S.
    Booked an 8 hour charter with Tom and crew and it was an action packed trip. The boat was clean and very comfortable despite somewhat rough seas. We caught a large number of mahi, a few barracuda, and a couple of blackfin tuna. Tom and his mate cleaned the fish and we had our fresh caught fish at three different restaurants on the island (Fish House next to the Marina, Driftwood, and Elements). Each had their own method of prep and were delicious. Strongly recommend this charter.
  • Fishing rods are set up on the boat's console, ready for an exciting day of deep-sea fishing under a colorful sky.
    Ryan D.
    Ryan D.
    Had a great day on the boat with Captain Tom and crew! Probably the most customer friendly boat i have ever been on. Loungers and shade all day! Perfect! Will be back for sure! Thank you!
  • A selection of fish including Mahi Mahi and Tuna displayed on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Jack M.
    Jack M.
    Our time with captain Tom was great. Him and his mate are very knowledgeable and welcoming. Unfortunately had a slow day but its fishing at the end of the day and they were still able to get us on 3 fish. Would definitely recommend
  • Two adult anglers proudly display large mahi-mahi aboard an offshore sportfishing boat, with several additional fish arranged on the deck.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Brady F.
    Brady F.
    Captain Tom and Mate Chris were great. they were very welcoming, responsive, knowledgeable and friednly. we caught 2 mahi 3 black fin 1 yellow fin and 1 barracuda. Captain knows where the fish are. We had a few take downs that spit the hook too. chris worked to change baits and colors to make sure we were using what the fish were biting. he cleaned and bagged our fish for us as well. higly recommend these guys. we will be back and book with these guys again!
  • A vibrant Mahi Mahi displayed on a wooden dock, showcasing the catch from a recent fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Gary F.
    Gary F.
    Captain worked hard to put us on the fish and 1st Mate worked his tail off rigging rods, baits, and helping us catch our fish
  • A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of various fish, including a large Mahi Mahi, on the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Ben M.
    Ben M.
    Such a great fishing trip! Caught tons of different types of fish, cooked some up for a bbq that evening! Doesn’t get any better or fresher!
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Mahi Mahi and other fish on the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Meghan J.
    Meghan J.
    Great crew for our first fishing trip! Instructions were clear and everything was clean and well run! Boat had nice bed/lounge seats we could lay on. Our captain even cut up some of our fish for us to bring back with us to cook for lunch! Highly recommend!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
33 ft
Year built
1980
Restored in
2000
Boat manufacturer
Bertram
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Catapillar 3208
Powered by
2 x 260HP
Max cruising speed
22 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Handline
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Enclosed WC, with an electrical flushing toilet
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Snorkeling equipment
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Play your own music via bluetooth
Outriggers
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Yes this can be part of the trip, if sea conditions allow it, yes this is included in the price
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We cut the fish on the boat or at the dock and yes this is included in the price
Drinks
On board we have a water and softdrinks such as cola/cola no sugar/ sprite in a jug on ice.
First mate
Fishing license
On Aruba there is no need for licenses. Thus not an issue and not charged.

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
kids of all ages allowed
You keep catch
Crew keeps catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

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

What’s biting in Oranjestad right now

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 (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)
WahooWahoo

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