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 and APPROVED 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 and APPROVED will always be run by skilled, seasoned captains who know these waters like the back of their hand.
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YKnot Fishing Curacao Party Hooker

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(273 reviews)
Jan Thiel
 2 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $599

YKnot Fishing Curacao APPROVED 45

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(10 reviews)
Jan Thiel
Trips from US $850

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 283 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Top rated captain and mate
Top rated captain and mate
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Angler rating
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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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Doug J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 21, 2025
This was a beautiful boat, very comfortable. The main fisherman was Quito along with Captain Jorge. The sea was quite rough...
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Dylan H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 24, 2025
These guys are the best and super cool. We caught a massive Wahoo and also two other smaller fish. Would defintely book this...
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Stacy G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Texas takes on Curacao!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 28, 2025
We had such a wonderful time on board of the Party Hooker! Ox and Wesley were fantastic and very polite. We will be back! ย  ย 
Stacy G. recommends YKnot Fishing Curacao Party Hooker
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Ruth H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 16, 2025
Fun and friendly crew. Ack and Wesley were very professional. Would book again!
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Chris D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best time ever

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 10, 2025
Great crew and recommend you book the whole day tour. it is so worth it. Awesome experience!
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