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
(103 reviews)
Willemstad
 Last booking: 5 days ago
Trips from US $800

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 103 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (127)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
78%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
88%
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Rob N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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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Matt R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience

VERIFIED   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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Carl B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing experience!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on February 11, 2026
A great day at sea with Capt. Gordo and Cornendal with Blackfin, Skipjack and Wahoo as the bounty. Highly recommend this team...
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Tony O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best crew ever

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on February 23, 2026
the crew on this boat definitely knew what they were doing and was on top of it the whole time,it was an amazing trip.
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Justine T.
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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Fabulous Experience

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on November 27, 2025
We have been on several other ocean fishing charters and this was by far the best. The crew, boat and equipment was well organized...
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