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
(120 reviews)
Oranjestad
trips from US $428

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 120 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (177)
Aruba Fishing
Go catch diner!
Book this if you want to catch fish!
+174
Angler rating
86
16
9
5
1
Anglers claimed
Good experience
82%
Friendly captain
86%
Recommend this charter
87%
Appropriate for children
77%
Satisfied with the boat
91%
Caught fish
79%
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Trent M.
Loveland, CO
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Juan Carlos

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip: AM on May 19, 2023
Had an amazing time, caught wahoo and tuna . First time ever fishing the tropics.
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David T.
Waterbury, CT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 hour trip

VERIFIED   6 Hours Trip on February 2, 2023
Went fishing with my wife. The staff was very kind and helpful. They did everything for us to have a nice day. We managed to...
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Alan J.
Shelley, ID
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Afternoon half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip: PM on February 8, 2022
We arrived in Aruba on a cruise ship. Walking time from the ship to the fishing boat was about 5 minutes. Wind was strong and...
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Jon H.
Oranjestad, Aruba
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 hr trip in the morning

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip: AM on March 1, 2023
Capt Juan and first mate Rudolph were ready to go as soon as we got to the marina. It was my wife and 10 yr oldโ€™s first time...
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Kevin & Mary Clark
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Juan Carlos

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip: PM on October 19, 2023
The seas were rough the day we went out but the Captain put on the fish. We caught a very nice Wahoo that the first mate filleted...
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