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Jeliray Charter & Tours 

4.1
(153 reviews)
 Oranjestad, Aruba, Oranjestad, Aruba–
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Jeliray Charter & Tours 

Oranjestad, Aruba
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40 ft
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4.1
(153 reviews)
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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.

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.

Jeliraycharter & Tours
Charter Operator
Jeliraycharter & Tours
What this charter offers
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
What this charter offers
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip - Snorkeling
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Rating

4.1
153 reviews
3.9
Boat & equipment
4.4
Captain & crew
4.1
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (126)

What anglers say

78%
Great experience
68%
Family friendly
91%
Friendly captain
79%
Good boat
74%
Recommended
79%
Caught fish

Reviews (153)

  • Tom Verde
    Tom Verde
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Good day

    Half Day Trip (AM) on December 30, 2025 • 2 adults

    We got off to a late start due to a minor last minute repair but we had a good day on the water catching Mahi, king mackerel and cuda...the mate Kyle worked hard with five rigs for two guys and captain Swa put us on fish which is all you can ask for. We went home with some good sushi quality fish. Capt rene maintained good communication with us from the start and was very responsive. We would use them again

  • David Stich
    David Stich
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2025
    4.7
    Verified

    Fishing with Rene

    Half Day Trip (AM) on November 29, 2025 • 2 adults

    Our four hour fishing trip was great. The captain and first mate were extremely impressive and professional fishermen. If you were interested in learning how to fish, the first mate was a good teacher. The captain is very experienced and able to put us on fish. The other great thing was that the first mate filleted our fish on the dock so that Lucy’s could cook it for us. If you go out with any captain, the surf may be rough. Keep this in mind if you are susceptible to sea sickness.

  • John Cox
    John Cox
    Repeat angler
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2021
    8 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on the water

    Half Day Trip (AM) on March 18, 2026 • 2 adults

    Great day on the water with the Jelliray crew! The sea was angry that day, my friends, but we caught Mahi and Tuna. Raymond was great and worked with his father, the captain… you know these guys have been working these Aruban waters together for decades. Highly recommend this crew, just know the waters can be rough…

  • Charlie Fuller
    Charlie Fuller
    Repeat angler
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2021
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    August fishing trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) on August 19, 2026 • 5 adults
  • Michael P
    Michael P
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    great trip and great captian

    Full Day Trip on April 29, 2026 • 1 adult

    Raymond was amazing. Great trip and a marlin with. giant yellow tuna. would reccomend for anyone. owner is a great guy. good bait and good times.

  • Michael A Baldini
    Michael A Baldini
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Half day afternoon fishing trip 3/19/26

    Half Day Trip (PM) on March 19, 2026 • 2 adults

    Raymond first mate and captain Rene were great.fishing started slow but crew was persistent so they tried different techniques like baits, directions, and speed trolling. By the end of the trip we caught small barracuda and two albacore tuna.we recommend.

  • Jack Nissi
    Jack Nissi
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    awesome crew

    Half Day Trip (AM) on December 20, 2025 • 5 adults

    the guys were awesome, definitely know what theyre doing and know how to catch fish, would highly recommend

  • Nathan Nerem
    Nathan Nerem
    us
    Iowa, US
    Member since 2026
    4.0
    Verified

    caught huge Mahi Mahi in

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 30, 2026 • 6 adults

    A little of a slow start with the boat not having any gas, but the Captin and 1st mate were awesome they put my boys on fish we caught two Mahi Mahi they cleaned the fish for us! was super fun!

  • Joseph Garcia
    Joseph Garcia
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great crew.

    Half Day Trip (AM) on May 17, 2026 • 2 adults

    Raymond and his dad the captain were great.

  • Chandra Pierce
    Chandra Pierce
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2025
    3.7
    Verified

    Great day

    Half Day Trip (PM) on December 25, 2025 • 4 adults

    We booked this trip during our cruise port day in Aruba. We walked from our cruise ship to the fishing pier…next to Lucy’s.The captain put us on fish. Caught 2 nice wahoo and 5 barracuda. The captain cleaned part of the fish for us and we had it prepared at the local restaurant next door (restaurant charges us $17 per person).

FAQs about Jeliray Charter & Tours

Jeliray Charter & Tours offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip - Snorkeling (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 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 for drinks
  • Radar
Trips booked with Jeliray Charter & Tours include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Bait balyhoo no live)
  • 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

Your operator

Jeliraycharter & Tours
Jeliraycharter & Tours
Oranjestad, Aruba
153 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 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.
Jeliraycharter & Tours
Jeliraycharter & Tours
153
reviews
2017
member since
~1h
response
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.

The fish you can target

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

Real catches by this captain

  • A young angler stands on the dock next to a selection of freshly caught fish, including several species of tuna, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Charlie F.
    Charlie F.
  • Two young anglers proudly holding colorful mahi-mahi catches on a marina dock.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Nathan N.
    Nathan N.
    A little of a slow start with the boat not having any gas, but the Captin and 1st mate were awesome they put my boys on fish we caught two Mahi Mahi they cleaned the fish for us! was super fun!
  • Young angler holding a large tuna-style fish on a marina dock, with sportfishing boats visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Blackfin Tuna
    Joseph G.
    Joseph G.
    Raymond and his dad the captain were great.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Tuna at the dock in Key Largo, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Michael P.
    Michael P.
    Raymond was amazing. Great trip and a marlin with. giant yellow tuna. would reccomend for anyone. owner is a great guy. good bait and good times.
  • Adult fishing pair proudly holding two large tuna at a marina dock, with charter boats and waterfront resort buildings in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Blackfin Tuna
    Michael A.
    Michael A.
    Raymond first mate and captain Rene were great.fishing started slow but crew was persistent so they tried different techniques like baits, directions, and speed trolling. By the end of the trip we caught small barracuda and two albacore tuna.we recommend.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    John C.
    John C.
    Great day on the water with the Jelliray crew! The sea was angry that day, my friends, but we caught Mahi and Tuna. Raymond was great and worked with his father, the captain… you know these guys have been working these Aruban waters together for decades. Highly recommend this crew, just know the waters can be rough…
  • A variety of fish including Mahi Mahi and Barracuda laid out on a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Great Barracuda
    Tom V.
    Tom V.
    We got off to a late start due to a minor last minute repair but we had a good day on the water catching Mahi, king mackerel and cuda...the mate Kyle worked hard with five rigs for two guys and captain Swa put us on fish which is all you can ask for. We went home with some good sushi quality fish. Capt rene maintained good communication with us from the start and was very responsive. We would use them again
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their large Wahoo catch at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Chandra P.
    Chandra P.
    We booked this trip during our cruise port day in Aruba. We walked from our cruise ship to the fishing pier…next to Lucy’s.The captain put us on fish. Caught 2 nice wahoo and 5 barracuda. The captain cleaned part of the fish for us and we had it prepared at the local restaurant next door (restaurant charges us $17 per person).
  • A variety of freshly caught fish, including several smaller tunas and a larger one, displayed neatly on a wooden dock.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Jack N.
    Jack N.
    the guys were awesome, definitely know what theyre doing and know how to catch fish, would highly recommend
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi at the dock, showcasing their successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    David S.
    David S.
    Our four hour fishing trip was great. The captain and first mate were extremely impressive and professional fishermen. If you were interested in learning how to fish, the first mate was a good teacher. The captain is very experienced and able to put us on fish. The other great thing was that the first mate filleted our fish on the dock so that Lucy’s could cook it for us. If you go out with any captain, the surf may be rough. Keep this in mind if you are susceptible to sea sickness.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
40 ft
Year built
1977
Boat manufacturer
Custom
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
10 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Full-head
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Ice box
for drinks
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Bait balyhoo no live
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Soda, water
Fishing license

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 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

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
 American Express

What’s biting in Oranjestad right now

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

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