Calypso Charters Bonaire 

5.0/5 (24 reviews)
 2 Kaya International, Kralendijk, Bonaire

Calypso Charters Bonaire 

5.0/5 (24)
 Angler's Choice
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2 Kaya International
Kralendijk, Bonaire

Spend the day with Captain Hagen of Calypso Charters and get hooked on fishing in Bonaire! Whether you're an experienced angler or it's your first time salt-water fishing, Captain H and his crew will make sure you have a great time.

With more than 25 years experience living and fishing on Bonaire, the Calypso team knows the island and its waters inside-out.

You'll be fishing from our 28' Mako center console that carries up to 6 guests. This beauty is purpose-built for salt-water fishing, with wide walk-throughs on each side of the helm and spacious fore and aft areas that are obstruction-free, giving you total fishing freedom. It also has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without, including a live bait well and two insulated/iced fish storage lockers to keep the catch fresh. Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, along with lures and live bait.

Great Barracuda, Wahoo, Bonito, Caribbean Queen Snapper, Blackfin Tuna, Skipjack, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and more are in the cards if you cast your line at the right time of year. Trolling, jigging, and deep-water drops are all possible on your trip.

Fishing is a family affair with Calypso, for guests and crew alike. First Mate Florian "Flo" is Captain H's son, and is there to ensure your trip runs smoothly. When Flo can't make it, his good friend Toto fills in. Both men grew up fishing Bonaire's waters and love to share their knowledge and insights with guests.

And don't worry about going hungry or thirsty on board (no "bring your own" approach with us). Soft drinks, bottled water, sandwiches, and snacks are included on every trip. So is ice-cold beer. After all, you can't celebrate a great catch without a cold one.

What you should bring for your personal comfort is sunglasses, sun-protection clothing, and seasickness medication, as needed.

Treat yourself to a day on the water with Calypso Charters, and discover how much fun fishing on Bonaire can be.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 24 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (41)

Great Day
Fishing with Hagen
Fishing with Hagen
+38

Angler rating

23
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

88%

Showing 1 - 5 of 24 reviews
Showing: 5 of 24 reviews
Kristin Woolf
Kristin Woolf
5.0
Verified
Highly recommend booking a fishing trip with Calypso Charters!
5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 1, 20254 adults
We went fishing with Captain Hagen and his son Flo for 5 hours on the morning of July 1, 2025, and had a terrific time! Hagen is so knowledgeable about the island and its history - not to mention fishing and the island's land, air, and sea life. On the fishing trip, we caught black fin tuna, bonito, and bar jack - and ate sashimi right on the boat. My family of four, including two teenagers, had such a great time that we booked Captain Hagen again a few days later for a snorkeling trip, which was just as wonderful! I've been recommending that all my family and friends go to Bonaire and book Calypso Charters!
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Response from Captain
July 13, 2025
Hi Guys. Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure taking you guys fishing. To be able to share some great snorkeling with you all was a bonus. We can't wait to see you back on Bonaire. H & F
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Jim Fairley
Jim Fairley
5.0
Verified
Fantastic morning on the water!
6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 8, 20253 adults
Captan Hagen and his son Flo were fantastic to deal with. Everything was exactly the way they said it would be. Nice early start to the day catching live bait then on to finding the fish. The crew is very knowledgeable about Bonaire and the fishing in the area. We were able to catch some fantastic Maui Maui and barracuda. Would recommend to anyone wanting a great adventure on a fantastic boat and crew. Will be returning !
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Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Great Barracuda
Response from Captain
August 10, 2025
Thanks guys for joining us on your first fishing trip on Bonaire. It was a pleasure to be able to show you something very different and catch some beautiful fish. This Bull Mahi Mahi weighed in at 32lb. Looking forward to our next adventure next year. H & F
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Michael Brodzicki
Michael Brodzicki
5.0
Verified
The Best...
5 Hour Trip (AM) on May 19, 20252 adults
I've chartered in Belize, Cape Cod, New York, North Carolina and New Jersey. This charter was exceptional. The boat is immaculate, both Hagen and his son are super friendly, professional, knowledgeable and definitely know how, when and where. I'll be back on that boat next year. One of the most pleasurable mornings I've had on fish. I've made new friends and lots of memories. Kudos to Calypso Charters in Bonaire.
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Reported catch:
Yellowfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Response from Captain
May 19, 2025
Thank you so much for choosing us and allowing us to share with you an amazing morning of fishing. So nice that you were able to enjoy catching and eating Yellow Fin and Black Fin Tuna straight off the bone. Looking forward to your next trip with us. H & F
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Jeff Delashaw
Jeff Delashaw
5.0
Verified
Great day with Calypso
5 Hour Trip (AM) on November 20, 20254 adults
Captain H and his first mate were fantastic. Both are extremely knowledgeable and great teachers. They provided us with a successful and fun half day of fishing. Definitely will be booking again with them next time we're on the island!
Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Response from Captain
November 23, 2025
Hi Guys, what a great day we had. Is was our pleasure to show you some much of Bonaire from the sea and also to catch some nice fish for dinner. Looking forward to seeing you more often on Bonaire. H & F
0
Kris Realander
Kris Realander
5.0
Verified
Great time fishing in Bonaire
4 Hour Trip (PM) on August 12, 20253 adults
Took a cruise and hooked up Calypso Charters Bonaire and captain picked us up at port. Was a short ride to dock and we were fishing. Got to learn about Bonaire while fishing. Caught fish, ate fish and had a great day. Would definitely do again.
Response from Captain
September 3, 2025
Hi, thanks so much for booking us and allowing us to take you fishing and also to tell you more about Bonaire. We look forward to taking you guys out fishing again. H & F
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Trip availability and prices

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 24 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (41)

Great Day
Fishing with Hagen
Fishing with Hagen
+38

Angler rating

23
1
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

88%

Showing 1 - 5 of 24 reviews
Showing: 5 of 24 reviews
Kristin Woolf
Kristin Woolf
5.0
Verified
Highly recommend booking a fishing trip with Calypso Charters!
5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 1, 20254 adults
We went fishing with Captain Hagen and his son Flo for 5 hours on the morning of July 1, 2025, and had a terrific time! Hagen is so knowledgeable about the island and its history - not to mention fishing and the island's land, air, and sea life. On the fishing trip, we caught black fin tuna, bonito, and bar jack - and ate sashimi right on the boat. My family of four, including two teenagers, had such a great time that we booked Captain Hagen again a few days later for a snorkeling trip, which was just as wonderful! I've been recommending that all my family and friends go to Bonaire and book Calypso Charters!
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Response from Captain
July 13, 2025
Hi Guys. Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure taking you guys fishing. To be able to share some great snorkeling with you all was a bonus. We can't wait to see you back on Bonaire. H & F
0
Jim Fairley
Jim Fairley
5.0
Verified
Fantastic morning on the water!
6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 8, 20253 adults
Captan Hagen and his son Flo were fantastic to deal with. Everything was exactly the way they said it would be. Nice early start to the day catching live bait then on to finding the fish. The crew is very knowledgeable about Bonaire and the fishing in the area. We were able to catch some fantastic Maui Maui and barracuda. Would recommend to anyone wanting a great adventure on a fantastic boat and crew. Will be returning !
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Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Great Barracuda
Response from Captain
August 10, 2025
Thanks guys for joining us on your first fishing trip on Bonaire. It was a pleasure to be able to show you something very different and catch some beautiful fish. This Bull Mahi Mahi weighed in at 32lb. Looking forward to our next adventure next year. H & F
0
Michael Brodzicki
Michael Brodzicki
5.0
Verified
The Best...
5 Hour Trip (AM) on May 19, 20252 adults
I've chartered in Belize, Cape Cod, New York, North Carolina and New Jersey. This charter was exceptional. The boat is immaculate, both Hagen and his son are super friendly, professional, knowledgeable and definitely know how, when and where. I'll be back on that boat next year. One of the most pleasurable mornings I've had on fish. I've made new friends and lots of memories. Kudos to Calypso Charters in Bonaire.
Review media 0
Review media 1
Reported catch:
Yellowfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Response from Captain
May 19, 2025
Thank you so much for choosing us and allowing us to share with you an amazing morning of fishing. So nice that you were able to enjoy catching and eating Yellow Fin and Black Fin Tuna straight off the bone. Looking forward to your next trip with us. H & F
0
Jeff Delashaw
Jeff Delashaw
5.0
Verified
Great day with Calypso
5 Hour Trip (AM) on November 20, 20254 adults
Captain H and his first mate were fantastic. Both are extremely knowledgeable and great teachers. They provided us with a successful and fun half day of fishing. Definitely will be booking again with them next time we're on the island!
Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Response from Captain
November 23, 2025
Hi Guys, what a great day we had. Is was our pleasure to show you some much of Bonaire from the sea and also to catch some nice fish for dinner. Looking forward to seeing you more often on Bonaire. H & F
0
Kris Realander
Kris Realander
5.0
Verified
Great time fishing in Bonaire
4 Hour Trip (PM) on August 12, 20253 adults
Took a cruise and hooked up Calypso Charters Bonaire and captain picked us up at port. Was a short ride to dock and we were fishing. Got to learn about Bonaire while fishing. Caught fish, ate fish and had a great day. Would definitely do again.
Response from Captain
September 3, 2025
Hi, thanks so much for booking us and allowing us to take you fishing and also to tell you more about Bonaire. We look forward to taking you guys out fishing again. H & F
0

FAQs about Calypso Charters Bonaire

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2006
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Mako
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots
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