Let's Go Sportfishing Aruba 

4.9
(232 reviews)
 Lloyd G. Smith Boulevard 82, Oranjestad, Aruba

Let's Go Sportfishing Aruba 

Oranjestad, Aruba
38 ft
6
4.9
(232 reviews)

PLEASE READ FULL DESCRIPTION BEFORE BOOKING. As soon as you book you agree to all conditions stipulated.

Capt. Jairo welcomes you aboard a 38’ Bertram sportfisher with space for max. 6 passengers. (THIS IS A PRIVATE CHARTER, WE DO NOT JOIN GROUPS TOGETHER)  It has outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, and all the essentials. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with baits and lures.

You’ll have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish. MATES WORK HARD TO MAKE YOUR TRIP COUNT, SO A MINIMUM OF 20% TIP IS STANDARD.

It’s recommended to bring sunblock (NON-SPRAY), long sleeves and sunglasses. Drinks (coke, sprite, diet coke and water) will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

CUSTOMERS ARE ALLOWED TO KEEP ENOUGH FOR A COUPLE OF MEALS.

Payment: Cash or Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) ONLY.

LOCATION: The boat is docked downtown at the Renaissance Marina, right next to the 2 large flamingo statues.

No fishing license is required.

Now’s the time to experience fishing in Oranjestad for yourself, with Let's Go Sportfishing Aruba!

PLEASE READ FULL DESCRIPTION BEFORE BOOKING. As soon as you book you agree to all conditions stipulated.

Capt. Jairo welcomes you aboard a 38’ Bertram sportfisher with space for max. 6 passengers. (THIS IS A PRIVATE CHARTER, WE DO NOT JOIN GROUPS TOGETHER)  It has outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, and all the essentials. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with baits and lures.

You’ll have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish. MATES WORK HARD TO MAKE YOUR TRIP COUNT, SO A MINIMUM OF 20% TIP IS STANDARD.

It’s recommended to bring sunblock (NON-SPRAY), long sleeves and sunglasses. Drinks (coke, sprite, diet coke and water) will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

CUSTOMERS ARE ALLOWED TO KEEP ENOUGH FOR A COUPLE OF MEALS.

Payment: Cash or Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) ONLY.

LOCATION: The boat is docked downtown at the Renaissance Marina, right next to the 2 large flamingo statues.

No fishing license is required.

Now’s the time to experience fishing in Oranjestad for yourself, with Let's Go Sportfishing Aruba!

Jairo Koolman
Captain
Jairo Koolman
23 years of experience
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4 Hour Trip (AM)
In high demand Last booked: 12 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Tue, Wed, Thu)
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Wahoo
+1
US $550
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip
Just booked! Last booked: 4 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)
+8
US $825
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (12:00 PM, 12:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
(Tue, Wed, Thu)
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)
+7
US $825
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)
+8
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
Sailfish
+3
US $1,350
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.9
232 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (421)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
89%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

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Tyler Young
Tyler Young
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Grand Pelagich Slam on our Honymoon
4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 23, 20262 adults

We had an unforgettable experience, would recommend them to everyone!! We like to go fishing on our tropical vacations and our honeymoon in Aruba was no different. We booked with Captain Jairo prior to traveling and mentioned how our main goal was to catch a mahi mahi. He made no promises but said he'd try his best to make that happen. After arriving at the marina we got a debrief on rules and safety and then we were off on our way. Our first catch of the day was a blackfin tuna that gave my wife a good warmup. Second catch was a wahoo that gave me a run for my money trying to real it in. Third catch was a sailfish which is a trophy fish, we did not know this at first but after watching the crew get very excited I knew it was something special. I liked that there is a local unwritten rule that if you get a trophy fish you must catch and release. Gives everyone a chance to potentially catch something special and feel the special moment we felt. Then, Captain Jairo kept his promise and as we were driving back to the marina we caught a mahi mahi. This made our whole trip as it was our special mission. I know fishing is a game of chance and you can't make sure you catch something but he made it his mission to increase those chances as much as he could. As we were going back to the marina they informed us that if we were in a tournament we would have scored a Super Grand Slam and that is not a common feat and we were able to fly the pink flag. This let everyone at the marina know that we caught a trophy fish (sailfish). To cap the trip off Captain Jairo filleted all 3 fish for us to take to our resort so they could cook it for us. If your resort/hotel doesn't do that they have a local restaurant that would cook it for you right off the dock. We had such an unforgettable fishing trip not only because of the Super Grand Slam but because the crew was awesome. The crew was super friendly and helped make the trip a good special. We are not expert fishers and they were more than helpful giving us tips and advice as we were catching the fish. They were very knowledgeable and did not make you feel out of place for not being an expert. We were only a party of two but this would be a great experience for a family as well.

Jairo Koolman
Response from Captain

thank you for the review tyler. was a pleasure having y'all onboard. glad y'all had a good time with us. look forward to taking y'all out, next time you are in aruba. gr. let's go fishing charters crew.

Jonathon Slater
Jonathon Slater
us
California, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
AMAZING TRIP
6 Hour Trip on June 1, 20262 adults

Capt. Jairo is awesome and got us on some fish quickly. First Mate Nomar is extremely knowledgeable and one helluva angler!!! Luis, even though he is still learning the ropes, you wouldn't know unless he told you. He instantly got the rod in our hands and got our first fish of the day. Now for the fish. We got 2 Mahi Mahi and a 78lb Wahoo!!! I had to call the trip a bit short because I got sea sick (second time ever) which was a bummer, but the Capt. and Crew were super accomodating. If you dont choose Lets Go Sportfishing you are truly missing out on a helluva time!!! 10 out of 10.

Reported catch:
Wahoo
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jairo Koolman
Response from Captain

thank you for the review jonathon. was a pleasure having you and your wife onboard. glad y'all had a gr8 time with us. hope you enjoy your birthday and 15th wedding anniversary dinner tonight at the driftwood restaurant. gr. capt. jairo, nomar and luis

Al West
Al West
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
BLUE MARLIN LETS GO!!!
4 Hour Trip (PM) on March 31, 20261 adult1 child

Oldest son and I chartered on 3/31, Captain said the morning fishing wasn't great but they had a few ideas to get on the fish. About 30 mins in my kid was sea sick and we were hooked on a blue marlin. Fish was on for almost two hours and it was an absolute battle, Nomar bailed me out a few times when he knew I was gassed. Got the fish close to the boat a few times and the estimate was 400lbs or more. Truly a once in a lifetime catch. Make no mistake, this is THE boat you want to be on. If you're thinking about a different charter, stop, and book yours with Let's Go today.

Jairo Koolman
Response from Captain

thank you for the review al. was a pleasure having you and your son onboard. glad you had a good time with us. welcome to the bluemarlin club. gr. capt. jairo and nomar

William Shields
William Shields
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2020
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Best Fishing Charter!
6 Hour Trip on March 13, 20261 adult2 children

Me and my two sons (14) and (12) had an unbelievable day with Jairo and Nomar his son. Both were super friendly and professional. We did the 6 hour starting at 6:00 am.first bite was on at 6:30. Super active morning and when it slowed we tried a little bottom fishing (caught 4 red snapper) and as a bonus Nomar tried his luck under the vegetation to see if he could get a mahi. Instead he hooked a Caribbean Green shark. After that we hooked another tuna. Before we headed in. Nomar sat with the kids and showed them some great pics. Total for the day 2 Wahoos, 1 shark, 6 tunas and 4 snappers. Would highly recommend them.

Reported catch:
Wahoo
Blackfin Tuna
Jairo Koolman
Response from Captain

thank you for the review william. was a pleasure having you, connor and brody onboard. glad y'all had a fun day on the water with us. look forward to having y'all onboard next time you are in aruba. gr. capt. jairo and nomar

Bradford Wemple
Bradford Wemple
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Experience was excellent!! Highly recommend
6 Hour Trip on August 10, 20262 adults

Amazing fishing charter in Aruba! We had an awesome day on the water and caught 7 fish, including mahi-mahi and kingfish. The crew was fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire trip a great experience. The boat handled the water conditions extremely well, and we felt comfortable throughout the trip. If you’re looking for a fishing charter in Aruba, I highly recommend these guys! 🎣🌊🐟

Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Almaco Jack
Jairo Koolman
Response from Captain

thank you for the review bradford. was a pleasure having y'all onboard. glad y'all had a good time with us. look forward to taking y'all out, next time you are in aruba. gr. let's go fishing charters crew.

FAQs about Let's Go Sportfishing Aruba

Let's Go Sportfishing Aruba offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $825 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $825 per group - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $825 per group - 6 Hour Trip (PM) - 12:30 PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Let's Go Sportfishing Aruba, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Electric flush, enclosed toilet
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS Simrad
  • Fishfinder Simrad
  • Flybridge
  • Multimedia system Pioneer soundsystem
  • Outriggers Rupp outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar Simrad
Trips booked with Let's Go Sportfishing Aruba include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We fillet and bag enough fish for a couple of meals)
  • Drinks (Coke, sprite, coke no sugar and water)
  • First mate (Don't let Nomar's young face fool you. Nomar has been fishing these waters since he was a 9 year old boy. Now at 18 he is a well skilled angler. From trolling to bottom fishing, sword fishing and marlin fishing. He does it all.)
  • Fishing license (Fishing license is included in the trip and covers all guests onboard)
Let's Go Sportfishing Aruba offers the following type of fishing:
  • Offshore fishing (On 4 hrs we go out max. 6 miles. On 6hrs max. 12 on 8hrs max. 16 and on 10 hrs max. 20)
Let's Go Sportfishing Aruba offers the following fishing technique:
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Let's Go Sportfishing Aruba include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Jairo Koolman
Jairo Koolman

Oranjestad, Aruba

ID & license verified
232 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2024
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

With over 21 years of experience, Capt. Jairo ensures every angler enjoys a successful and safe trip with Let's Go Sportfishing Aruba. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as trolling, or something unique to the area. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

Our Team
Nomar K.

Nomar K.

First mate

Gedion D.

Gedion D.

First mate

Doddy K.

Doddy K.

Captain

Jairo Koolman
Jairo Koolman
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
232
reviews
2024
member since
~1h
response
With over 21 years of experience, Capt. Jairo ensures every angler enjoys a successful and safe trip with Let's Go Sportfishing Aruba. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as trolling, or something unique to the area. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
The crew
Nomar K.
Nomar K.
First mate
Gedion D.
Gedion D.
First mate
Doddy K.
Doddy K.
Captain

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
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin 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

  • local pros
    Trey M.
    Trey M.
  • Great Time - Highly Recommend
    Matt M.
    Matt M.
  • Grand Pelagich Slam on our Honymoon
    Tyler Y.
    Tyler Y.
  • July fishing trip
    Theresa C.
    Theresa C.
  • Amazing experience!
    Steve M.
    Steve M.
  • Perfect day
    Bryan W.
    Bryan W.
  • awesome trip. captain and first mate were top notch
    William B.
    William B.
  • caught 3 wahoo on a half day
    Kristie R.
    Kristie R.
  • Fishing with Jairo
    Jeffrey H.
    Jeffrey H.
  • Great experience
    Jet R.
    Jet R.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
1974
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Bertram
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 270HP
Max cruising speed
16 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing
On 4 hrs we go out max. 6 miles. On 6hrs max. 12 on 8hrs max. 16 and on 10 hrs max. 20

Which fishing techniques you can try

Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Electric flush, enclosed toilet
Fighting chair
GPS
Simrad
Fishfinder
Simrad
Flybridge
Multimedia system
Pioneer soundsystem
Outriggers
Rupp outriggers
Ice box
Radar
Simrad
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We fillet and bag enough fish for a couple of meals
Drinks
Coke, sprite, coke no sugar and water
First mate
Don't let Nomar's young face fool you. Nomar has been fishing these waters since he was a 9 year old boy. Now at 18 he is a well skilled angler. From trolling to bottom fishing, sword fishing and marlin fishing. He does it all.
Fishing license
Fishing license is included in the trip and covers all guests onboard

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.

Catch and release allowed

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

 Visa

 Mastercard

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 (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo

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