Captain
Gordo (Charles Heldewier Vignon)

Member since April 2014 Willemstad, Curacao
Background
Captain Gordo has won various major fishing tournaments in Curacao and the region, for example the prestigious Presidential Challenge Central America: The 2011 Chivas Regal Aruba Caribbean Cup. This young and enthusiastic captain has been fishing since childhood. He took every opportunity to fish with the older and experienced fishermen to learn the tricks of the trade.
Techniques
All Trolling

Hey, I'm Captain Gordo (Charles Heldewier Vignon)

Willemstad, Curacao
Background
Captain Gordo has won various major fishing tournaments in Curacao and the region, for example the prestigious Presidential Challenge Central America: The 2011 Chivas Regal Aruba Caribbean Cup. This young and enthusiastic captain has been fishing since childhood. He took every opportunity to fish with the older and experienced fishermen to learn the tricks of the trade.
Techniques
All Trolling

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(97 reviews)
Willemstad
Trips from US $750

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 97 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (114)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
77%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
88%
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Matt R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on October 13, 2025
Gordo and Koronel were outstanding and accommodating. We got lucky and was able to get picked up and dropped off at our floating...
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Rob N.
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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Monster yellow fin tuna

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 12, 2025
7am on the dot the boat backed up to the sandals dock and I was met with the smiles of Gordo (Captain) and Koronel (first mate)....
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Jon D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Double Up on Sails

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 19, 2025
Great trip by Capt. Gordo and his mate C. Waters were great, a little rough at times but nothing we couldnโ€™t handle. Bagged...
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Gary L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Class A. Operation

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 7, 2025
Captain Gordo and Mate Kanmair were as good as it gets! This Class A. Operation was all anyone could ask for. Truly felt like...
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Robert C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A Great Day on the Water

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on November 9, 2024
What an amazing day. Captain Gordo and his first mate Coranel were awesome. The day started a little slow, but the captain...
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