J-string Aruba
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J-string Aruba

Oranjestad, Aruba
100+ reviews
J-String Aruba is a family owned business run by Captain Eddy and his son Anthony, the mate. They've been running deep sea fishing charters for over 30 years, and they always love meeting new people. J-String Aruba has participated in various national and regional (Aruba, Curacao, Venezuela) tournaments. They can't wait to share all their experience with you!

Charter

J-String
Oranjestad
Instant Confirmation
Trips from
US $550

Rating

4.8
214 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

95%
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
84%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
87%
Caught fish

All reviews (214)

Showing 1 – 5 of 214 reviews
  • Appollonia Pinckney
    Appollonia Pinckney
    Repeat angler
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2020
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Birthday Experience!

    Half Day Trip (PM) • 4 adults

    We had an absolutely wonderful time fishing aboard the J String with Captains Eddie and Jonathan! 🎣 From start to finish, they were friendly, professional, and incredibly accommodating. Jonathan was extremely knowledgeable about deep-sea fishing and did a great job making sure we understood what we were doing and had the best opportunity to catch some fish. We were fortunate enough to catch a couple, and the entire experience was so much fun! The boat was very comfortable, and having an air-conditioned cabin and restroom was a huge plus. They also provided beverages, which made the trip even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate the hospitality and the effort Captains Eddie and Jonathan put into making our day on the water such a great experience. I would highly recommend the J String to anyone looking for a great fishing charter in Aruba. We had such a great time that when we come back to Aruba, we’ll definitely be booking with them again! 🎣🌴☀️ Thank you, Captains Eddie and Jonathan, for an unforgettable fishing experience!

    Reported catch:
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Gustave Norell
    Gustave Norell
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Fiahing! Great Crew! Great Experience

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 5 adults • 3 children

    Had a great trip with J-Shring Charter today. Captain Eddie and his son Jonathan did an awesome job from start to finish. We landed two mahi and a tuna, all keepers, and Eddie even handled getting the fish set up to be prepared at the restaurant afterward. Both of them were super friendly, great with the kids, and made the whole family trip fun and easy. They also took the time to explain what we were doing and what was happening throughout the trip, which made it even better. Great conversation, great fishing, and a great experience overall. Definitely recommend J-Shring Charter if you’re looking to get out on the water in Aruba!

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Thomas Bennett
    Thomas Bennett
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun Trip & All Good, But No Fish....

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    My family had a wonderful day on the water with Captain Eddy and Jonathan, who were professional and courteous in every way. Sadly, we didn't catch any fish or even get an obvious hit on the many well-prepaired trolling lines put out by Jonathan while Captain Eddy deftly navigated the boat. I was a bit amazed at poor results since the weather and waters seemed highly favorable for catching fish. But I grew up fishing the waters of Florida and the Bahamas, which are totally different and are much more predictable. These are more complicated waters and, from what I understand, the fish we were targeting have every reason to be more picky about their diets. I could tell from the outset that trolling here is more complex than what I was accustomed to, with popper lures occupying a more significant spot. So I learned something, even if dinner tonight might include a McDonald's fish sandwich rather than the custom fillets I envisioned. Still, I applaud the J-String and its very fine crew for making this trip fun and memorable and saving me the punishing effects of my own cooking. Thanks Guys!

  • Alan Comer
    Alan Comer
    us
    West Virginia, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Great crew

    3/4 Day Trip • 1 adult

    Fishing was a but slow, caught 4 albacore tuna. Took enough for Lucy’s to cook up at the marina. Crew worked hard to put fish in the boat. constantly checking baits, changing rigs to see if something else will produce a bite. Very friendly, chatted most of the trip. If I recall correctly we had 5 rods out, three teaser rigs, and a kinda down rigger hand line. One of the albacore caught I pulled in with the handline, that was a first for me. I did a lot of review reading on fishbooker before choosing J-String. Great reviews, and just seemed like they took their fishing seriously. That reflected on my trip. Again, it was a little slow, but no matter how great the crew is, its still fishing. Next time im in Aruba I would without hesitstion go out with J-String again.

  • Kyle Bankhead
    Kyle Bankhead
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun Day of Fishing with J String!

    3/4 Day Trip • 2 adults

    Me and my wife went out for a 6 hour fishing trip while we were in Aruba. Both captain and first mate had great energy and worked hard for us to catch fish. They were on time and ready to go when we arrived at the boat. We ended up catching 9 fish total. 6 Bonita's. 2 Mahi Mahi. 1 Tuna. During our fishing trip we also had a pod of dolphins racing the boat and fully jumping out of the water. Was a great surprise. Finally after we got done fishing the crew set us up with Driftwood restaurant where they cooked our Mahi Mahi and Tuna for dinner (for a small fee). It ended up being a great dinner. I would highly recommend J String!

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Blackfin Tuna

Real catches shared by our community

  • J-String
    J-StringOranjestad
    Adult angler holding a fishing rod aboard a sportfishing boat while a freshly caught tuna is displayed offshore.
    Fish 1
    Blackfin Tuna
    Spencer S.
    Spencer S.
    Great time with the J-String. First mate was the son of the captain and were very organized and ready to go. Found out captain had owned the boat since 1989 and been chattering trips out of Aruba that long. Knowledgeable and friendly. Me and my wife had a great time! -S
  • J-String
    J-StringOranjestad
    Two adult anglers pose aboard an offshore fishing boat with a large sailfish-style billfish catch in open blue water near a rugged coastline.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Sailfish
    Jeff H.
    Jeff H.
    My wife and I went out with J-String on a full day trip. We caught a Mahi-Mahi, Barracuda, and a sailfish. The captain and first mate worked hard to get us on the fish. We had a great time.
  • J-String
    J-StringOranjestad
    Adult angler proudly holding a colorful mahi-mahi aboard a fishing boat at a sunny marina.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Kimberly C.
    Kimberly C.
    Amazing experience! I caught a mahi mahi and the captain arranged for us to eat it for dinner tonight at Driftwood Restaurant.
  • J-String
    J-StringOranjestad
    Young angler and adult proudly display a pair of freshly caught fish on a marina dock outside Wind Creek Seaport.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Shawn R.
    Shawn R.
    tuna, bonita and mahi mahi!!! great experience and they were great!! thanks again!!
  • J-String
    J-StringOranjestad
    Adult angler proudly holding a colorful mahi-mahi on a marina dock in a tropical waterfront setting.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Frank L.
    Frank L.
    we caught a single smallish mahi-mahi.
  • J-String
    J-StringOranjestad
    Two adult anglers proudly display a large striped fish on a marina dock beside a charter boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Ray B.
    Ray B.
    we caught tuna, wahoo, and mahi-mahi!
  • J-String
    J-StringOranjestad
    Angler actively reeling in a Sailfish during a deep-sea fishing trip off the coast of Aruba.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sailfish
    Scott M.
    Scott M.
    Had a great time fishing with Captian Eddie and Jonathan. it was a slow day fishing and only caught a Sailfish and a Baricuda but the Sailfish was a very nice fish around 6 foot long. Good Captian and crew.
  • J-String
    J-StringOranjestad
    Angler holds a hooked fish aboard a small offshore fishing boat, with rods, a fighting chair, and open ocean visible.
    Fish 1
    Blackfin Tuna
    Appollonia P.
    Appollonia P.
    We had an absolutely wonderful time fishing aboard the J String with Captains Eddie and Jonathan! 🎣 From start to finish, they were friendly, professional, and incredibly accommodating. Jonathan was extremely knowledgeable about deep-sea fishing and did a great job making sure we understood what we were doing and had the best opportunity to catch some fish. We were fortunate enough to catch a couple, and the entire experience was so much fun! The boat was very comfortable, and having an air-conditioned cabin and restroom was a huge plus. They also provided beverages, which made the trip even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate the hospitality and the effort Captains Eddie and Jonathan put into making our day on the water such a great experience. I would highly recommend the J String to anyone looking for a great fishing charter in Aruba. We had such a great time that when we come back to Aruba, we’ll definitely be booking with them again! 🎣🌴☀️ Thank you, Captains Eddie and Jonathan, for an unforgettable fishing experience!
  • J-String
    J-StringOranjestad
    Family group with two children proudly displaying several saltwater fish on a marina dock beside a sportfishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Blackfin Tuna
    Gustave N.
    Gustave N.
    Had a great trip with J-Shring Charter today. Captain Eddie and his son Jonathan did an awesome job from start to finish. We landed two mahi and a tuna, all keepers, and Eddie even handled getting the fish set up to be prepared at the restaurant afterward. Both of them were super friendly, great with the kids, and made the whole family trip fun and easy. They also took the time to explain what we were doing and what was happening throughout the trip, which made it even better. Great conversation, great fishing, and a great experience overall. Definitely recommend J-Shring Charter if you’re looking to get out on the water in Aruba!
  • J-String
    J-StringOranjestad
    Two anglers display a large sailfish aboard a center-console boat in open ocean conditions.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sailfish
    Shana B.
    Shana B.
    It was memorable to say the least! Jonathan and Eddy were amazing! My husband caught a Marlin and I caught a couple Mahis.

What's biting with J-String in Oranjestad

Mid-fall brings rains to this Caribbean paradise. But it's a matter of minutes before the sun comes out! This is a great time to go Sailfishing, but Blue Marlin steal the show.

Top catches for November