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.
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Rudolf D.
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Fishing Charters Aruba โ€“ Carla Boat

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 157 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (219)
October fishing trip
Carla Fishing Experience
Carla Fishing Experience
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
81%
Friendly captain
86%
Recommend this charter
86%
Appropriate for children
75%
Satisfied with the boat
90%
Caught fish
82%
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John S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

These guys know their fishing!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip: AM on August 18, 2025
My son & I went fishing with Carlos and crew on โ€œ โ€œThe Carlaโ€ and werenโ€™t disappointed.ย  They knew the best spot to...
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Jerry And Lisa Kropp
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Very fun trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip: PM on July 2, 2025
We had a great time with the Carla crew. They seem very knowledgeable and experienced. We caught both Benito and Mahi Mahi...
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John H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day of fishing

VERIFIED   6 Hours Trip on July 14, 2025
Older boat great crew, experienced local crew that will put you on the fish. Me and my wife had a great time.
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Kimberly M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

FISH ON!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip: AM on August 2, 2025
We had a great time! Beautiful waters, great captain and crew, and Fish On!!
Kimberly M. recommends Fishing Charters Aruba โ€“ Carla Boat
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Bruce P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Loved it

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip: PM on June 9, 2025
Grandson had a great time. Experienced captain handled waves like a champ
Bruce P. recommends Fishing Charters Aruba โ€“ Carla Boat
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