Captain
David El Hage

Member since May 2023 Jan Thiel, Curacao
Background
Capt. David runs trips out of Jan Thiel aboard a 44’ Luhrs. These waters are known for Mahi Mahi and Wahoo and he will show you how to catch them. With 11 years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

Hey, I'm Captain David El Hage

Jan Thiel, Curacao
Background
Capt. David runs trips out of Jan Thiel aboard a 44’ Luhrs. These waters are known for Mahi Mahi and Wahoo and he will show you how to catch them. With 11 years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(90 reviews)
Jan Thiel
 4 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $650

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 90 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (134)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
81%
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Alyssa F.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip highly recommended on November 8, 2024
Captain David and Allan are amazing! They picked us up right from the pier of our resort, making it so easy! As soon as we...
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Brandon U.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Last minute booking amazing choice

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip highly recommended on March 27, 2025
Had a great time out today boat and crew were amazing to work with got us on fish weather was good seas were a little rough...
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Brian L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Christmas trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip highly recommended on December 25, 2024
Very happy with the overall experience, the boat was nice, the equipment was clean, and the crew was friendly. Capt David and...
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Dolph H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Captain David was great.

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip highly recommended on July 10, 2025
Deckhand Alan worked his tail off. Great boat and fun day.ย  Caught large wahoo and other fish
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Joshua D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip highly recommended on June 25, 2025
Had a great time! Wonderful crew, took great care of everything!
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