Fishing Charters Aruba – Carla Boat

Name: Fishing Charters Aruba – Carla Boat
Address: Lloyd G. Smith Boulevard, Oranjestad
Price range: trips from US $428 to US $800
Rating: 4.5

4.5/5 (175 reviews)

Lloyd G. Smith Boulevard, Oranjestad, Aruba–

4.5/5 (175 reviews)

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Lloyd G. Smith Boulevard

Oranjestad, Aruba

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Fishing Charters Aruba invites you to join them on their brand new boat Carla and experience the thrill of deep sea fishing off the coast of Aruba! Join Captain Juan Carlos in search of some of the best game fish in the world. Whether you're an experienced offshore pro or planning your first deep sea fishing trip, Fishing Charters Aruba are the best crew to take you on a half or full day fishing adventure.

The offshore waters of Aruba offer great fishing for Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, Kingfish, Amberjack, Barracuda, and more. Using a variety of fishing techniques like bottom fishing, trolling jigging, and drift fishing, you will have the opportunity to target more species and learn at the same time.

The boat is named Carla, and is a 31-foot Bertram sport fisherman fully rigged for big game tournaments. It is a clean and comfortable yacht with an air conditioned interior that includes a toilet and a bed. Together with its excellent equipment and features, and the captain's fishing and navigating skills, the 'Carla' is one of the most successful charter boats for offshore fishing.

Fishing Charters Aruba will provide you with everything you need in order to have a successful and memorable trip in Oranjestad. They include top of the range rods, reels, and tackle, lures, snacks, drinks, and a fish cleaning and processing service at the end. If you wish to have your catch cooked professionally for dinner, the crew of Carla will be happy to recommend a local restaurant.

Popular features

Fishing license

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Toilet

Popular features

Fishing license

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Toilet

Rating

4.5

175 reviews

4.5

Boat & equipment

4.6

Captain & crew

4.5

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (243)

What anglers say

82%

Great experience

76%

Family friendly

87%

Friendly captain

91%

Good boat

86%

Recommended

83%

Caught fish

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Matthew Chegwidden

Repeat angler

Colorado, US

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Member since 2021

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8 trips

4.7

Verified

awesome day on the high seas

Full Day Trip on March 13, 2026 • 2 adults

trip started slow but once we found a school of albacore we stayed with them and had fun catching lots of them football sized tasty treats. caught and ate my first barracuds,was always a little hesitant because of ciguatera but mate said not down here and let me tell you that was a very delicious fish. on way back to marina the handline snapped to attention with a thunderclap then pole startted screaming drag took my buddy 15mins to get a whopper of a bull.mahi.mahi. only suggestion is if you want your fish iced bring alot for the fish box because they dont have an iced box just a box. i find if you catch one in the morning on an 8hr trip thats a long time for a fish to be not iced. great day,great boat,great crew,spent an awesome day with my best buddy!!

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Drew Wagner

Iowa, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Carla Fishing Experience

Half Day Trip: AM on September 10, 2025 • 2 adults

It was a great day on the Carla! We had an amazing time fishing and can't thank Rudolph, Juan and their crew enough for the guide and experience. Rudolph and crew had strong expertise and knowledge to give us an experience we will never forget. Rudolph and his lead deck hand worked hard the entire time to allow us to focus on what we came to do, and that was to fish. We caught Mahi Mahi and Barracuda and afterwards the crew filleted our fish on the dock followed by Lucy's restaurant cooking it up for our lunch. A true sea to plate moment. We highly recommend the Carla and their crew!

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Paul Weber

Michigan, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

An Unforgettable Day on the Water with “Carla” Fishing Charters!

6 Hours Trip on June 28, 2025 • 2 adults

From the moment we stepped onto the dock in the early morning light, it was clear that our day with *Carla* was going to be something special. The crew greeted us with smiles, energy, and professionalism that never wavered throughout the day. Every detail was taken care of, allowing us to focus on what we came for—epic fishing!

We caught a great variety of fish, including beautiful Mahi Mahi and feisty Bonita. The real MVP of the day was the first mate, Rudolph, who worked tirelessly—truly nonstop—to get us on the fish and make sure every moment was memorable. His passion, knowledge, and enthusiasm were unmatched.

The icing on the cake? At the end of a full day on the water, Rudolph filleted our freshly caught Mahi Mahi, and we headed over to Lucy's Bar and Grill. There, they cooked it up for us to perfection—talk about ocean-to-table! It was easily one of the best meals we've ever had, made all the more special by the fact that we caught it ourselves.

We can't recommend *Carla* Fishing Charters enough. Whether you're an experienced angler or just out for a new adventure, this is the kind of day that stays with you long after the sun sets over the Aruban horizon.

🌅 Tight lines and full hearts—thank you, *Carla*!

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Michael Pierick

Repeat angler

California, US

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Member since 2023

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2 trips

4.7

Verified

New

Amazing Trip!

Half Day Trip: AM on May 29, 2026 • 2 adults

Look we were worried about the wind, the swells, etc etc. But at the end of the trip those are hardly a part of our memory or experience thanks to Captain and First Mate. Both are extremely friendly, quick on their feet to want to help and ensure the best experience and opportunity to catch fish. 

We caught 18 fish including some tuna, rainbow and a barricuda.

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Matt Romeo

West Virginia, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

New

Good Fisherman

Half Day Trip: PM on May 18, 2026 • 2 adults

Had a great time even though my buddy got sick. They were friendly and changed the bait/lures often, caught plenty of fish!

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Half Day Trip: AM

4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM

US $428