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
(427 reviews)
Noord
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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Trips from US $435

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 427 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (536)
Hooked Fish!
Great Time
Great Time
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Angler rating
363
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
91%
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William E.
Southington, CT
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Missed communications, missed opportunity

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bottom Fishing (AM) on August 9, 2021
After reading all the amazing reviews, we were excited and looking forward to an amazing experience. We were disappointed,...
William E. does not recommend The Hooker Charters
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Thomas K.
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

No bon dia.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bottom Fishing (PM) on September 13, 2024
Could have been better. Too much time in one spot.
Thomas K. does not recommend The Hooker Charters
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Todd C.
Bad
1.3 / 5
Experience:
Bad
2.0 / 5
Boat
Poor
1.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall
The owner is a jerk. We caught a parrot fish and ask if it was legal to keep it and they said yes today it is. So they threw...
Todd C. does not recommend The Hooker Charters
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Mike H.
Coatesville, IN
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Nice trip just no fish

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Sunset Fishing on July 26, 2022
Captain and crew were polite and engaging. We caught no fish?
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Wilfred S.
Oranjestad, Aruba
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Bad
2.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Johan

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bottom Fishing (AM) on May 11, 2022
Nice crew, decent fishing, equipment needs upgrades big time.
Wilfred S. recommends The Hooker Charters
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