Charter Operator
The Hooker Charters

Member since August 2018 Noord, Aruba
Background
Captain Johan Croes started working with Aruba Kayak Adventures when he was a teenager, as a kayak instructor. After that, he moved on to work with Rhino Riders, before working as a crewmember, and later on as a captain for Pelican Adventures. He's captained boats ranging from 65 to 120' long! Capt. Johan was a professional boxer and MMA fighter for the majority of his life, working usually two jobs at any one time. He's a father of 3 and is extremely proud of getting his kids to love angling as much as he does. Once, he caught a fish similar to Flounder with his son and won the "Weirdest Fish" prize at a local tournament! Now, he's a captain of his own boat and business and looks forward to sharing the bountiful waters of Aruba with every single guest that comes on board.

Hey, we're The Hooker Charters

Noord, Aruba
Background
Captain Johan Croes started working with Aruba Kayak Adventures when he was a teenager, as a kayak instructor. After that, he moved on to work with Rhino Riders, before working as a crewmember, and later on as a captain for Pelican Adventures. He's captained boats ranging from 65 to 120' long! Capt. Johan was a professional boxer and MMA fighter for the majority of his life, working usually two jobs at any one time. He's a father of 3 and is extremely proud of getting his kids to love angling as much as he does. Once, he caught a fish similar to Flounder with his son and won the "Weirdest Fish" prize at a local tournament! Now, he's a captain of his own boat and business and looks forward to sharing the bountiful waters of Aruba with every single guest that comes on board.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(415 reviews)
Noord
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $435

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 415 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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The Hooker
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
91%
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Courtney P.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Highly Recommend This Charter!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Bottom Fishing (AM) on July 24, 2025
We had the best morning out on the water with Johan and Javier of The Hooker Fishing and Snorkeling Charters ๐ŸŸ We reeled...
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Worlise K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Bottom fishing with Hooker Charters

VERIFIED   Bottom Fishing and Snorkeling (AM) on June 18, 2025
Had a blast with The captain (Marcel) and (Jr.). Very friendly and put us on some outstanding bottom feeders! We caught various...
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Colleen M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bottom Fishing (PM) on April 1, 2025
My soon-to-be 7 year old loves fishing, so we booked this fishing trip to celebrate his birthday. He had a blast! Johan and...
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Stephen S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best Charter on the Island

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Sunset Fishing on July 5, 2025
The sunset bottom fishing trip was amazing!ย  The crew was fun to be around and very patient and helpful with my kids.ย  They...
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Scott M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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The Hooker

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Bottom Fishing (AM) on July 25, 2025
Captain Johan and mate Javier were awesome! Good hearted guys that put us on some beautiful Trigger fish, Sand Tile,...
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