Captain
Juan Carlos Ponson

Member since May 2017 Oranjestad, Aruba
Background
Captain Juan Carlos is an experienced and enthusiastic captain who will do whatever it takes to land you a trophy catch and to give you the time of your life! He works with a knowledgeable and professional crew always ready to help. The crew of Carla speaks English, Dutch, Spanish and Papiamentu fluently.

Hey, I'm Captain Juan Carlos Ponson

Oranjestad, Aruba
Background
Captain Juan Carlos is an experienced and enthusiastic captain who will do whatever it takes to land you a trophy catch and to give you the time of your life! He works with a knowledgeable and professional crew always ready to help. The crew of Carla speaks English, Dutch, Spanish and Papiamentu fluently.
Our Team
Rudolf D.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.5 / 5
(136 reviews)
Oranjestad
Trips from US $428

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 136 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (200)
Carla Fishing is Fantastic
Carla Fishing is Fantastic
13 in the Boat
+197
Angler rating
98
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
82%
Friendly captain
85%
Recommend this charter
85%
Appropriate for children
76%
Satisfied with the boat
90%
Caught fish
81%
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Kara H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience 1/2 day excursion

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip: AM on October 4, 2024
They were ready for us when we arrived a little early and got us out on the water right away. We caught 11 fish even though...
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James F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Mahi time

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip: AM on August 22, 2024
Headed out immediately off dock.ย  Mate explained everything you need to know to catch fish.ย  Mate works hard the entire...
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Ian S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip: AM on December 30, 2024
Trip was amazing. Very well conducted and the experience was a blast. Great for a family.
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Gerry T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Still caught when the ocean was not giving fish.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip: AM on October 7, 2024
Weather was strange for Aruba. Flat ocean and most boats coming back with no fish or just a few. I went home with 5 tuna, they...
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Brian P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

13 in the Boat

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip: AM on November 26, 2024
These guys are great! Donโ€™t fret scanning through charters trying to guess which one is best! You found them!
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