High Times Charters Aruba
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.

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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.
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!

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.🎣🐟👍
Captain Tom was amazing from the moment I messaged him with an inquiry and questions to when he called us a taxi after our return. His crew was also top notch- they were friendly, efficient, answered all of our questions and were cool to just shoot the breeze with. We went on the afternoon trip and were concerned it wouldn’t be as good as the morning but we caught mahi mahi, 2 giant sailfish and a wahoo. They even fileted some mahi and wahoo for us to take to a local restaurant to cook. It was an incredible trip and the highlight of our vacation. Thank you!!
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!

We booked a 6 hour trip with Captain Tom and his crew, and it was a fantastic time. For about the first 3 hours it was non stop fish, from Sailfish, to Mahi Mahi, to Bonita it was constant action. The last three hours the bite slowed down, Tom and his crew were able to adapt and keep getting bites and landing fish. Overall this was a amazing trip and hands down my best trip deep sea fishing that I have been on. We will definitely be back to fish with tom and his crew again!
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!
Captain and mate were very professional and worked all day to put us on the fish. Which they did. Highly recommended.
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!
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
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.

Thanks a lot Marshall!! Very much appreciated 😊👍🙏 Was awesome having you onboard 👍👍 See you next time 😊😊
We booked two separate fishing trips in Aruba with Captain Tom and First Mate Chris, and both experiences were excellent. We caught fish on both outings, and the crew made the entire trip enjoyable from start to finish. Chris was especially attentive—he made sure we always had a line in the water and kept everything running smoothly. You can tell they’re experienced and know how to put you in the right position to catch fish. If you’re looking for a well-run charter with a knowledgeable captain and a hardworking first mate who takes great care of you, I would highly recommend this trip.

Thanks a lotttt Deron! Was very nice having you and your family onboard 👍😊🙏
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!

Thanks a lot Brady! Was an awesome trip 👍😊

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.🎣🐟👍

Thank you very much Brian! Very much appreciated 👍😊 Looking forward to seeing you next time 👍👍
Captain Tom was amazing from the moment I messaged him with an inquiry and questions to when he called us a taxi after our return. His crew was also top notch- they were friendly, efficient, answered all of our questions and were cool to just shoot the breeze with. We went on the afternoon trip and were concerned it wouldn’t be as good as the morning but we caught mahi mahi, 2 giant sailfish and a wahoo. They even fileted some mahi and wahoo for us to take to a local restaurant to cook. It was an incredible trip and the highlight of our vacation. Thank you!!

Thank you very much Jen for the very kind words! It was our pleasure and it makes us very happy that you enjoyed everything. Looking forward to seeing you again 😊👍
Oranjestad, Aruba
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.
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.
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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
