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.

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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
(473 reviews)
Noord
 10 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 473 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (573)
awesome trip
Fishing with Johan
Fishing with Johan
+570
Angler rating
402
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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
92%
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Dalaine B.
Noord, Aruba
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

October fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Sunset Fishing on October 28, 2018
Dalaine B. recommends The Hooker Charters
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Tory W.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   February 17, 2025
The charter operation canceled 57 days after the trip date.
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Natalie P.
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

November fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bottom Fishing (AM) on November 30, 2023
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Lee W.
Bluffton, SC
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Johan

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Sunset Fishing on April 15, 2021
Lee W. recommends The Hooker Charters
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Tony C.
Good
2.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Wonโ€™t catch dinner

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bottom Fishing (AM) on June 9, 2024
You wonโ€™t eat
Tony C. does not recommend The Hooker Charters
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