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
(144 reviews)
Oranjestad
 2 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $428

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 144 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (201)
Charter
Carla Fishing is Fantastic
Carla Fishing is Fantastic
+198
Angler rating
102
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
80%
Friendly captain
85%
Recommend this charter
85%
Appropriate for children
74%
Satisfied with the boat
90%
Caught fish
81%
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Val H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with the local experts

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip: PM on March 14, 2025
The trip was fun.ย  The Carla crew really made an effort to ensure we enjoyed ourselves and caught fish.ย  It was the easiest...
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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
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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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Karen C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Charter

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip: AM on April 6, 2025
Started catching fish right away.ย  Caught 17 fish.ย  Not big but consistent.ย  Enjoyed it immensely!
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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   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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