Thaisa II – 36' 

4.3
(252 reviews)
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 L. G. Smith Boulevard, Oranjestad, 297, Aruba–

Thaisa II – 36' 

Oranjestad, Aruba
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36 ft
6
4.3
(252 reviews)

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The small island of Aruba could be called a fisherman's paradise. Surrounded by deep waters thanks to a steep drop off close to the island's shores, you can find a variety of game fish just minutes away from the harbor. Take a trip aboard Thaisa II to experience the thrill of fishing in Aruba with an enthusiastic crew that will do everything to put you on the fish.

Thaisa II is a 36' Bertram flybridge boat. This boat retains its original features that gave Bertram its respected name in the sportfishing world, while keeping up to date with safety appliances surveyed every 6 months to ensure the safety of everyone on board.

Powered by twin Cummins engines, the boat will take you to the best fishing spots quickly and dependably, while also being a comfortable vessel to fish off. With a television in the living area, 3 beds for relaxing and a galley with a sink, the boat also features a large deck with three fighting chairs so everyone can be part of the action.

Whether you want to troll for game fish, bottom fish, or simply go snorkeling around the island, the crew aboard Thaisa will work hard to make sure your trip is one to remember. With deep water only a few minute's boat ride from the harbor, you could be in with a chance of catching fish right from the start of your trip.

With potential catches including Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, and King Mackerel, this is a recipe for a sportfishing trip you will never forget.

Hop aboard Thaisa II and experience the amazing sportfishing the island of Aruba has to offer!

The small island of Aruba could be called a fisherman's paradise. Surrounded by deep waters thanks to a steep drop off close to the island's shores, you can find a variety of game fish just minutes away from the harbor. Take a trip aboard Thaisa II to experience the thrill of fishing in Aruba with an enthusiastic crew that will do everything to put you on the fish.

Thaisa II is a 36' Bertram flybridge boat. This boat retains its original features that gave Bertram its respected name in the sportfishing world, while keeping up to date with safety appliances surveyed every 6 months to ensure the safety of everyone on board.

Powered by twin Cummins engines, the boat will take you to the best fishing spots quickly and dependably, while also being a comfortable vessel to fish off. With a television in the living area, 3 beds for relaxing and a galley with a sink, the boat also features a large deck with three fighting chairs so everyone can be part of the action.

Whether you want to troll for game fish, bottom fish, or simply go snorkeling around the island, the crew aboard Thaisa will work hard to make sure your trip is one to remember. With deep water only a few minute's boat ride from the harbor, you could be in with a chance of catching fish right from the start of your trip.

With potential catches including Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, and King Mackerel, this is a recipe for a sportfishing trip you will never forget.

Hop aboard Thaisa II and experience the amazing sportfishing the island of Aruba has to offer!

Toons Joy Sport Fishing NV
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Rating

4.3
252 reviews
4.1
Boat & equipment
4.6
Captain & crew
4.3
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (307)

What anglers say

82%
Great experience
71%
Family friendly
90%
Friendly captain
86%
Good boat
85%
Recommended
73%
Caught fish

All reviews (252)

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Andrew Perkins
Andrew Perkins
us
Connecticut, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Amazing crew and experience
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 31, 2026 • 4 adults

The crew was awesome and full of personality. They did a great job getting everyone involved and making sure we were having a good time throughout the trip. We booked a 4-hour trip and went about 5 miles offshore. The water was pretty choppy, so if you’re prone to seasickness, I’d recommend taking something beforehand. We got hooked up pretty quickly on a nice-sized sailfish, which Jay helped us land. That ended up being the only fish we caught, so if you’re looking to increase your chances, it definitely wouldn’t hurt to book a longer trip! Overall, it was a great experience from start to finish, and we’d definitely recommend it!

Reported catch:
Sailfish
Toons Joy Sport Fishing NV
Response from Charter operator

Hi Thanks for the review Regards

Valentina Hickey
Valentina Hickey
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
⭐ Five‑Star Review for an Amazing Day on the Water
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 29, 2026 • 4 adults

We had an amazing day on the water. Jay, the first mate, and his captain were excellent from start to finish. Their teamwork, knowledge, and upbeat personalities made the entire experience smooth, fun, and memorable. They kept us on the fish all day, and we ended up catching three different species, which made the trip even more exciting. Jay was attentive and encouraging, and the captain knew exactly where to go to keep the action steady. The boat was well‑run, the atmosphere was relaxed, and the crew made sure we had everything we needed for a successful trip. Highly recommend booking with them — you’ll walk away with great memories and a cooler full of stories.

Toons Joy Sport Fishing NV
Response from Charter operator

Hi Thank you for the review Regards

Philip Brannon
Philip Brannon
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified
FISH ON!
3/4 Day Trip on July 27, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child

Its called fishing, not catching as the saying goes, but today we caught 6 Bonita (1 we used for bait) and 2 Mahi. Jared has 15 years of experience and kept 4 to 5 baited lines in the water at all times. All the charters are in contact with each other via radio trying to tract the bait fish and then find the big fish. 3-4 boats could be seen at any times all in our vicinity. Other boats today caught nothing. Expect to reel a 100yds worth of line if you have a fish on as the bait is far from the boat. Dont make the guide reel them in for you, then you are watching, not fishing. Trolling seems to be the choice for all the boats, not bottom fishing. We opted for 6hr tour to better our odds but bite ended by 3rd/4th hr. This boat is old and ugly, but with an experienced crew maybe best to catch fish on the water. I would recommend these guys if you are more into catching fish than a pretty boat.

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Albacore Tuna
Toons Joy Sport Fishing NV
Response from Charter operator

Hi Thank you for the review Regards

Joe De Souza
Joe De Souza
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing of a lifetime
Half Day Trip (AM) on October 21, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain Joel and crew Jay were fantastic. Cindy assisted with booking and was also great. Overall the trip ended with a cooler filled with fish: mahi mahi, bonitos, tuna, and also caught and released a nice sized sailfish. Captain kept us on the fish the entire time - 10/10 would recommend.

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Sailfish
Albacore Tuna
Bonito
Toons Joy Sport Fishing NV
Response from Charter operator

Hi Thank you for the review Regards

Edward Bruscino
Edward Bruscino
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2025
5 trips
4.7
Verified
Capt Joelle and Jay worked hard
3/4 Day Trip – Fall Discount on September 8, 2026 • 5 adults

Capt Joelle and first mate J worked hard trying to put us in fish. did a 6 hour morning trip on Thaisa. Her glory days are behind her, but she had 3 captains chairs and a big cover in rear. we got 2 good bites early in trip but didnt land anything. after a slow 2 hours looking all over for fish we hooked onto a 60-70 sailfish and after about 20-25 minutes brought this beauty on the boat and released her. all in all a good trip just a slow day all around didnt see much on dock from other boats when we got back. the guys worked hard ans we appreciated it.

Reported catch:
Sailfish
Toons Joy Sport Fishing NV
Response from Charter operator

Hi Thank you for the review Regards

FAQs about Thaisa II – 36'

Thaisa II – 36' offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Fall Discount (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip – Fall Discount (8 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $25 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Thaisa II – 36', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting chair 3
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed 2 big beds
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Kitchen With faucet and sink
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Thaisa II – 36' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Dead bait)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (On full day trip)
  • Drinks (Soda, water)
  • First mate (Speaks English)
  • Fishing license
  • Lunch (Light lunch on full day trip)
Thaisa II – 36' offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
Thaisa II – 36' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Thaisa II – 36' include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonito
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Tuna (Albacore)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Toons Joy Sport Fishing NV
57 Fishing Reports
252 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2015
The mutilingual crew aboard Thaisa and Thaisa II make it their mission to get you on fish. Frequently praised for their dedication to putting you on your target species, they are very courteous and have a wealth of experience behind them. Treating you well as a guest throughout your trip, they will make sure you leave as a friend.
Toons Joy Sport Fishing NV
Toons Joy Sport Fishing NV
57
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252
reviews
2015
member since
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The mutilingual crew aboard Thaisa and Thaisa II make it their mission to get you on fish. Frequently praised for their dedication to putting you on your target species, they are very courteous and have a wealth of experience behind them. Treating you well as a guest throughout your trip, they will make sure you leave as a friend.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonito
Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Sailfish
Sailfish
Albacore Tuna
Albacore Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonito
Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Real catches by this captain

  • Adult angler proudly holding a large mahi-mahi on a sunny waterfront boardwalk.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Slow day But stil a mahi mahi day
  • Het was geweldig.
    Harry V.
    Harry V.
    Het was een leuke ervaring om op zee te vissen. Het was de eerste keer. Bemanning was goed, de kaptein heeft de gevangen vis gefileerd. Wij hebben wat mee gekregen en op aanraden van de kaptein gelijk laten bakken bij Restaurant Lucy's. Het was een leuke dag. groet Harry en Wouter.
  • Two adult anglers display a colorful mahi-mahi on a sunny marina dock beside the boat fuel station.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Hi Good fishing day A little bit of everything Mahi mahi, tuna, Bonito
  • Anglers aboard an offshore fishing boat with a colorful mahi-mahi hanging from the line during an active ocean fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Christopher P.
    Christopher P.
    we had a great experience. the captain and first mate were great. we caught our first fish with in five minutes of leaving. the first mate worked his butt off to ensure we had a great time and the captain took us to the fish. had a grest time!
  • Multiple freshly caught fish arranged on a marina dock beside a sportfishing boat, with an angler partially visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Honeymoon fishing trip Good catch Mahi Mahi, Bonito, and tuna
  • Multiple mahi-mahi and other sport fish arranged on a weathered wooden dock for a fishing catch display.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Today is mahi mahi, Bonito, and tuna day
  • Multiple fish, including mahi-mahi and tuna-like catches, arranged on a weathered wooden dock beside a drainage grate.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Today Very calm water Catch of the day mahi mahi, tuna and Bonito
  • Angler proudly displays a large mahi-mahi on a boat offshore, with another adult and fishing rods visible in the open-ocean setting.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Gary D.
    Gary D.
    Captain and Crew we great! We caught six Mahi Mahi and two Black Fin Tuna. The Captain managed to keep us on fish all day and the First Mate maintained fresh bait on all six lines. I would recommend this crew though the boat needs some work, not enough to give it a poor rating. Five ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ across the board. Thank you.
  • Multiple offshore fish, including colorful mahi-mahi and tuna-like species, arranged across a weathered wooden dock.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Today is mahi mahi and tuna day
  • Three mahi-mahi displayed on a weathered wooden dock, including two large fish and a smaller blue-and-silver catch.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Stephen N.
    Stephen N.
    We had a great time on the Thaisa II. Joelle and Jay did a great job trying to keep us on the fish. We ended up with three Mahi Mahi and a few other bites. We had a great time trolling and a great day on the water.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Yachts
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
1985
Boat manufacturer
Bertram
Boat type
Cruiser
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 300HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Fighting chair
3
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
2 big beds
Flybridge
Snorkeling equipment
Kitchen
With faucet and sink
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Dead bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
On full day trip
Drinks
Soda, water
First mate
Speaks English
Fishing license
Lunch
Light lunch on full day trip

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Oranjestad right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
BonitoBonito
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 (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo

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