High Times Charters Aruba 33ftΒ
High Times Charters Aruba 33ftΒ
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.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (263)
+260Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Appropriate for children
78%
Friendly captain
98%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Recommend this charter
92%
Caught fish
86%
Sep 18, 2025
4 Hour Trip β Deep Sea Fishing (PM)
Great Times, High Times
TLDR; Great captain and crew; very accomodating to requests; great sportfishermen and bottom fishermen; good times. Captain Tom and First mate Chris are stewards of the island who promote the health of the marine flora/fauna. They're knowledgeful of the island, it's seas, and are willing to teach those who inquire. But if you're reading this review, you're probably here for the fishing, so I'll jump to that. We went on a 4 hour trip with fair seas in September; but I'd recommend a 6 to maximize effort and odds. Fishing is fishing, and we did not do well with the Mahi (in no part due to a lack of trying!). Captain Tom and Chris were constantly adjusting the trolling distances, bait, and teasers to diversify the effort. With an hour and a half left, I suggested bottom fishing. Im not sure if this is something they normally offer, especially since I did not request it, but Captain Tom was more than willing to give it a go. No time was wasted switching gears and targetting a completely different species. Within a few minutes, we were on the board. My group of 3 caught 4 Yellow-Eye Red Snapper with the help of Chris. There's a lot of fish to eat at the Aruban Restaurants, but after eating the Yellow-Eye Red Snapper for breakfast this morning (filleted beautifully by Captain Tom) nothing compares. I highly recommend going with this crew. Come prepared with a good attitude, dramamine, and a four leaf clover for good luck. Even if we did not catch fish I would have had a great time. Captain Tom was very accommodating to my requests to switch to bottom fishing, and he put us on fish. First mate Chris was also very skilled. High Times and Fair Seas -Kyle
TLDR; Great captain and crew; very accomodating to requests; great sportfishermen and bottom fishermen; good times. Captain... Β
Captain replied
Sep 18, 2025
6 Hour Trip β Deep Sea Fishing (AM)
Professional, great positive energy, caught fish!
Captain Tom is a pleasure to fish with. He's got a great perspective on life, knows the water extremely well, and put us on some Mahi! Deckhand Chris was also excellent, managing 6 set-ups at a time, and always there ready to go when we got hooked up. Would highly recommend this team. My wife and I took a 6 hour trip, next time we will do a minimum of 8 hours and get out to the deep water and try for swords. Thank you Captain Tom and Chris for the great day! There is also an excellent little Marina restaurant right next to Captain Tom's dock, they cooked up our mahi a couple different ways and it was delicious.
Captain Tom is a pleasure to fish with. He's got a great perspective on life, knows the water extremely well, and put us on some... Β
Captain replied
Oct 13, 2025
4 Hour Trip β Deep Sea Fishing (PM)
Perfect day at sea
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!!
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.... Β
Captain replied
Sep 21, 2025
4 Hour Trip β Deep Sea Fishing (AM)
Great team, highly recommend
The captain and his first mate were wonderful. We arrived a bit early and they were just about done prepping and ready for us. The boat was in good condition, equipment looked great. We caught 6 fish, snappers and some tuna. Unfortunately we were feeling a bit sea sick to We had to turn back earlier than anticipated, the captain did say that we should take dramamine the day before and morning of, and we are sure that would have helped. All in all, it was a fun adventure. We highly recommend and will return.
The captain and his first mate were wonderful. We arrived a bit early and they were just about done prepping and ready for us.... Β
Captain replied
Oct 12, 2025
6 Hour Trip β Deep Sea Fishing (AM)
Best Deep Sea Fishing Trip yet
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!
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... Β
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (263)
+260Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Appropriate for children
78%
Friendly captain
98%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Recommend this charter
92%
Caught fish
86%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Times, High Times
4 Hour Trip β Deep Sea Fishing (PM) on September 18, 2025
TLDR; Great captain and crew; very accomodating to requests; great sportfishermen and bottom fishermen; good times. Captain Tom and First mate Chris are stewards of the island who promote the health of the marine flora/fauna. They're knowledgeful of the island, it's seas, and are willing to teach those who inquire. But if you're reading this review, you're probably here for the fishing, so I'll jump to that. We went on a 4 hour trip with fair seas in September; but I'd recommend a 6 to maximize effort and odds. Fishing is fishing, and we did not do well with the Mahi (in no part due to a lack of trying!). Captain Tom and Chris were constantly adjusting the trolling distances, bait, and teasers to diversify the effort. With an hour and a half left, I suggested bottom fishing. Im not sure if this is something they normally offer, especially since I did not request it, but Captain Tom was more than willing to give it a go. No time was wasted switching gears and targetting a completely different species. Within a few minutes, we were on the board. My group of 3 caught 4 Yellow-Eye Red Snapper with the help of Chris. There's a lot of fish to eat at the Aruban Restaurants, but after eating the Yellow-Eye Red Snapper for breakfast this morning (filleted beautifully by Captain Tom) nothing compares. I highly recommend going with this crew. Come prepared with a good attitude, dramamine, and a four leaf clover for good luck. Even if we did not catch fish I would have had a great time. Captain Tom was very accommodating to my requests to switch to bottom fishing, and he put us on fish. First mate Chris was also very skilled. High Times and Fair Seas -Kyle
TLDR; Great captain and crew; very accomodating to requests; great sportfishermen and bottom fishermen; good times. Captain Tom and First mate Chris are stewards of the island who promote the health of the marine flora/fauna. They're knowledgeful of the island, it's seas, and are willing to teach those who inquire. But if you're reading this review, you're probably here for the fishing, so I'll jump to that. We went on a 4 hour trip with fair seas in September; but I'd recommend a 6 to maximize... Β
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Professional, great positive energy, caught fish!
6 Hour Trip β Deep Sea Fishing (AM) on September 18, 2025
Captain Tom is a pleasure to fish with. He's got a great perspective on life, knows the water extremely well, and put us on some Mahi! Deckhand Chris was also excellent, managing 6 set-ups at a time, and always there ready to go when we got hooked up. Would highly recommend this team. My wife and I took a 6 hour trip, next time we will do a minimum of 8 hours and get out to the deep water and try for swords. Thank you Captain Tom and Chris for the great day! There is also an excellent little Marina restaurant right next to Captain Tom's dock, they cooked up our mahi a couple different ways and it was delicious.
Captain Tom is a pleasure to fish with. He's got a great perspective on life, knows the water extremely well, and put us on some Mahi! Deckhand Chris was also excellent, managing 6 set-ups at a time, and always there ready to go when we got hooked up. Would highly recommend this team. My wife and I took a 6 hour trip, next time we will do a minimum of 8 hours and get out to the deep water and try for swords. Thank you Captain Tom and Chris for the great day! There is also an excellent little... Β
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Perfect day at sea
4 Hour Trip β Deep Sea Fishing (PM) on October 13, 2025
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!!
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... Β
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great team, highly recommend
4 Hour Trip β Deep Sea Fishing (AM) on September 21, 2025
The captain and his first mate were wonderful. We arrived a bit early and they were just about done prepping and ready for us. The boat was in good condition, equipment looked great. We caught 6 fish, snappers and some tuna. Unfortunately we were feeling a bit sea sick to We had to turn back earlier than anticipated, the captain did say that we should take dramamine the day before and morning of, and we are sure that would have helped. All in all, it was a fun adventure. We highly recommend and will return.
The captain and his first mate were wonderful. We arrived a bit early and they were just about done prepping and ready for us. The boat was in good condition, equipment looked great. We caught 6 fish, snappers and some tuna. Unfortunately we were feeling a bit sea sick to We had to turn back earlier than anticipated, the captain did say that we should take dramamine the day before and morning of, and we are sure that would have helped. All in all, it was a fun adventure. We highly recommend... Β
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Best Deep Sea Fishing Trip yet
6 Hour Trip β Deep Sea Fishing (AM) on October 12, 2025
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!
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! Β
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