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.

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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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Our Team
Rudolf D.
First mate

My Charter Listing

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
+216
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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Bill C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Juan Carlos

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip: AM on August 4, 2025
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Bill C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip: AM on July 21, 2025
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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
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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!
Brian P. recommends Fishing Charters Aruba โ€“ Carla Boat
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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
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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!
Karen C. recommends Fishing Charters Aruba โ€“ Carla Boat
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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
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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.
Ian S. recommends Fishing Charters Aruba โ€“ Carla Boat
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