Offshore sportfishing is a thrilling venture, the spray of the sea on your face, the wind whipping your hair and that huge trophy fish you’ve dreamt of tugging at your line. Join Jeliray Charter & Tours and make that a reality.

Hop aboard their custom-built 40’ offshore sport fisherman, powered by twin Caterpillar engines with 350 HP each. This boat can hold 6 anglers comfortably at the same time. There is a full-head toilet on board, for passenger comfort, as well as a full suite of electronics, ensuring you can find your fish with ease. A flybridge and a fighting chair are also on board, to give you a cutting edge in that fight with the big fish you’ll be going after.

Join Captains Rene Tromp and Swa on exciting offshore fishing tours going up to 7 miles offshore, where the fish are. He will take you offshore fishing utilizing heavy tackle fishing as well as trolling. The species caught are all prestigious, such as Blue Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Albacore Tuna, Great Barracuda, and Mahi Mahi.

The charter provides all necessary equipment for fishing to its customers. Snorkeling equipment is also provided. Sodas and water are available on all trips, included in the price. Guests are advised they can bring their own snacks and beer on the trip.

NOTE: The fish caught is shared 50-50 between the customer and the crew.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Snorkeling
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $400
    The starting time of the trip is flexible, between 6 and 8 AM. This trip is perfect for you if you're looking to snorkel and swim in the unbelievably clear and crisp waters of Aruba. NOTE: The fish caught is shared 50-50 between the customer and the crew.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $450
    Starting time is flexible between 6 AM and 8 AM. This half-day trip will go offshore, fishing for prestigious pelagic game. Targeted species are Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Albacore Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, and the Great Barracuda. Drinks are included on this trip. NOTE: The fish caught is shared 50-50 between the customer and the crew.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $450
    This trip will be taking you offshore and nearshore. Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Barracuda, and other large species are targets of this trip. Drinks are included on this trip. NOTE: The fish caught is shared 50-50 between the customer and the crew.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $675
    This 6-hour trip will take you fishing offshore in the waters around Aruba. The species fished will be Marlin, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Tuna (Albacore and Yellowfin), and Barracuda. Drinks are included on this trip. NOTE: The fish caught is shared 50-50 between the customer and the crew.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $900
    The starting time of this trip is flexible, 6-8 AM. This is the perfect trip for you if you're itching for some serious offshore sportfishing. A full day out on the gorgeous waters of Aruba going after Yellowfin and Albacora Tuna, Blue Marlin, Great Barracuda, and other species. Drinks are included in the trip price. NOTE: The fish caught is shared 50-50 between the customer and the crew.
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FAQs about Jeliray Charter & Tours

Jeliray Charter & Tours offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip - Snorkeling (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $675 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Jeliray Charter & Tours, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Full-head
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Jeliray Charter & Tours include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Soda, water)
  • Fishing License

Jeliray Charter & Tours offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 7 miles offshore)

Jeliray Charter & Tours offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Jeliray Charter & Tours include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Tuna (Albacore)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Charter Operator

Jeliraycharter & Tours
Oranjestad, Aruba
ID & license verified
74 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2017
Captain Rene Tromp has been fishing his entire life and is absolutely in love with it. He's a seasoned veteran of the local waters and will guide his customers to the hottest fishing spots around. Customer satisfaction is his top priority and the backbone of his business. He will work as hard as possible to help you get your dream catch, and take a picture of it to boot! Captain Swa runs trips when Captain Rene is not able to.

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin
Tuna (Albacore) Albacore Tuna

Boat specs

Custom (Sportfishing) originally built in 1977. Powered by 2 350HP Caterpillar engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 10 knots.

Length
40 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 7 miles offshore

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Full-head
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Soda, water
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

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
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.4 / 5
out of 5 stars from 74 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.2 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (54)
February fishing trip
Fishing with Rene
Half day trip
+51
Angler rating
47
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
81%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
81%
Appropriate for children
67%
Satisfied with the boat
88%
Caught fish
74%
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Jose B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in June

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 19, 2023
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Brittany M.
Toronto, Ontario
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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AM half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 19, 2023
Very fast and easy booking with Jeliray - Rene was prompt in replies and confirmed to meet them right behind Lucy’s at the...
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Nick E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on February 18, 2024
Captain and crew were amazing. We wanted to take some adult beverages along with us and one of the crew members walked us to...
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Rodney W.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in August

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Snorkeling on August 15, 2023
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Jake A.
Hernando, MS
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 2, 2023
We had a great time with the crew! Fishing was great, my wife got sick out on the big water so they took us back inland more....
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