Charter Operator
Derek Kleinveld

Member since October 2014 Jan Thiel, Curacao
Background
Derek Kleinveld heads a team of experienced captains at Smallfield Adventures. They all have a lifetime of fishing experience and have been running charters for as much as 20 years. Trips aboard the Party Hooker will always be run by skilled, seasoned captains who know these waters like the back of their hand.

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Jan Thiel, Curacao
Background
Derek Kleinveld heads a team of experienced captains at Smallfield Adventures. They all have a lifetime of fishing experience and have been running charters for as much as 20 years. Trips aboard the Party Hooker will always be run by skilled, seasoned captains who know these waters like the back of their hand.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(268 reviews)
Jan Thiel
Trips from US $599
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(8 reviews)
Jan Thiel
Trips from US $850

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 276 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (391)
was echt super!
was echt super!
fishing excursion off a cruise
+388
Angler rating
263
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
84%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
86%
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Wicher W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Was echt super!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on January 7, 2026
Hierbij een positieve review van minimaal 250 woorden: โธป Wat een fantastische ervaring! Onlangs hebben wij...
Wicher W. recommends YKnot Fishing Curacao Party Hooker
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Jeff F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing excursion off a cruise

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on January 2, 2026
capt areanged taxi from cruise ship to lovely harbor where all the fishing boats are. boat and geat nice and ready to go. mates...
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Eric M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day of Fishing in Curacao with Ynot

VERIFIED   3/4day Fishing Charter on September 30, 2025
They were very prompt in responding and picked me up right off the dock at Sandals where we were staying.ย  Iโ€™d chosen a...
Eric M. recommends YKnot Fishing Curacao Party Hooker
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Nathan C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Absolutely great time!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 29, 2025
Julian and Derek (hope I spelled his name correctly) were extremely professional, safe, informative, and werenโ€™t going to...
Nathan C. recommends YKnot Fishing Curacao Party Hooker
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Jeremy S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Y knot fishing 3/4 day - May 3rd 2025

VERIFIED   3/4day Fishing Charter on May 3, 2025
5-Star Fishing Experience on the Party Hooker! Had an incredible day out on the Party Hooker! From the moment we left...
Jeremy S. recommends YKnot Fishing Curacao Party Hooker
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