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Jeliraycharter & Tours

Oranjestad, Aruba
100+ reviews
Captain Rene Tromp has been fishing his entire life and is absolutely in love with it. He's a seasoned veteran of the local waters and will guide his customers to the hottest fishing spots around. Customer satisfaction is his top priority and the backbone of his business. He will work as hard as possible to help you get your dream catch, and take a picture of it to boot! Captain Swa runs trips when Captain Rene is not able to.

Charter

Rating

4.1
153 reviews
3.9
Boat & Equipment
4.4
Captain & Crew
4.1
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

78%
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
76%
Recommend this charter
68%
Appropriate for children
79%
Satisfied with the boat
79%
Caught fish

All reviews (153)

Showing 1 – 5 of 153 reviews
  • Tom Verde
    Tom Verde
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Good day

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    We got off to a late start due to a minor last minute repair but we had a good day on the water catching Mahi, king mackerel and cuda...the mate Kyle worked hard with five rigs for two guys and captain Swa put us on fish which is all you can ask for. We went home with some good sushi quality fish. Capt rene maintained good communication with us from the start and was very responsive. We would use them again

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Great Barracuda
  • David Stich
    David Stich
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2025
    4.7
    Verified

    Fishing with Rene

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    Our four hour fishing trip was great. The captain and first mate were extremely impressive and professional fishermen. If you were interested in learning how to fish, the first mate was a good teacher. The captain is very experienced and able to put us on fish. The other great thing was that the first mate filleted our fish on the dock so that Lucy’s could cook it for us. If you go out with any captain, the surf may be rough. Keep this in mind if you are susceptible to sea sickness.

    Reported catch:
    Wahoo
  • John Cox
    John Cox
    Repeat angler
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2021
    8 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on the water

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    Great day on the water with the Jelliray crew! The sea was angry that day, my friends, but we caught Mahi and Tuna. Raymond was great and worked with his father, the captain… you know these guys have been working these Aruban waters together for decades. Highly recommend this crew, just know the waters can be rough…

    Response from Charter operator

    Thanks guys 👍

  • Steve Karaga
    Steve Karaga
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome guys that know what they’re doing

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 6 adults

    Fought a massive blue marlin for two hours. Didn’t land the fish but the captain and mate did a great job.

    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you 👍

  • Brian Baskin
    Brian Baskin
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Rene

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 5 adults

Real catches shared by our community

  • Jeliray Charter & Tours
    Jeliray Charter & ToursOranjestad
    A young angler stands on the dock next to a selection of freshly caught fish, including several species of tuna, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Charlie F.
    Charlie F.
  • Jeliray Charter & Tours
    Jeliray Charter & ToursOranjestad
    Two young anglers proudly holding colorful mahi-mahi catches on a marina dock.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Nathan N.
    Nathan N.
    A little of a slow start with the boat not having any gas, but the Captin and 1st mate were awesome they put my boys on fish we caught two Mahi Mahi they cleaned the fish for us! was super fun!
  • Jeliray Charter & Tours
    Jeliray Charter & ToursOranjestad
    Young angler holding a large tuna-style fish on a marina dock, with sportfishing boats visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Blackfin Tuna
    Joseph G.
    Joseph G.
    Raymond and his dad the captain were great.
  • Jeliray Charter & Tours
    Jeliray Charter & ToursOranjestad
    An angler proudly displaying a large Tuna at the dock in Key Largo, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Michael P.
    Michael P.
    Raymond was amazing. Great trip and a marlin with. giant yellow tuna. would reccomend for anyone. owner is a great guy. good bait and good times.
  • Jeliray Charter & Tours
    Jeliray Charter & ToursOranjestad
    Adult fishing pair proudly holding two large tuna at a marina dock, with charter boats and waterfront resort buildings in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Blackfin Tuna
    Michael A.
    Michael A.
    Raymond first mate and captain Rene were great.fishing started slow but crew was persistent so they tried different techniques like baits, directions, and speed trolling. By the end of the trip we caught small barracuda and two albacore tuna.we recommend.
  • Jeliray Charter & Tours
    Jeliray Charter & ToursOranjestad
    A young angler proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    John C.
    John C.
    Great day on the water with the Jelliray crew! The sea was angry that day, my friends, but we caught Mahi and Tuna. Raymond was great and worked with his father, the captain… you know these guys have been working these Aruban waters together for decades. Highly recommend this crew, just know the waters can be rough…
  • Jeliray Charter & Tours
    Jeliray Charter & ToursOranjestad
    A variety of fish including Mahi Mahi and Barracuda laid out on a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Great Barracuda
    Tom V.
    Tom V.
    We got off to a late start due to a minor last minute repair but we had a good day on the water catching Mahi, king mackerel and cuda...the mate Kyle worked hard with five rigs for two guys and captain Swa put us on fish which is all you can ask for. We went home with some good sushi quality fish. Capt rene maintained good communication with us from the start and was very responsive. We would use them again
  • Jeliray Charter & Tours
    Jeliray Charter & ToursOranjestad
    Two anglers proudly displaying their large Wahoo catch at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Chandra P.
    Chandra P.
    We booked this trip during our cruise port day in Aruba. We walked from our cruise ship to the fishing pier…next to Lucy’s.The captain put us on fish. Caught 2 nice wahoo and 5 barracuda. The captain cleaned part of the fish for us and we had it prepared at the local restaurant next door (restaurant charges us $17 per person).
  • Jeliray Charter & Tours
    Jeliray Charter & ToursOranjestad
    A variety of freshly caught fish, including several smaller tunas and a larger one, displayed neatly on a wooden dock.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Jack N.
    Jack N.
    the guys were awesome, definitely know what theyre doing and know how to catch fish, would highly recommend
  • Jeliray Charter & Tours
    Jeliray Charter & ToursOranjestad
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi at the dock, showcasing their successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    David S.
    David S.
    Our four hour fishing trip was great. The captain and first mate were extremely impressive and professional fishermen. If you were interested in learning how to fish, the first mate was a good teacher. The captain is very experienced and able to put us on fish. The other great thing was that the first mate filleted our fish on the dock so that Lucy’s could cook it for us. If you go out with any captain, the surf may be rough. Keep this in mind if you are susceptible to sea sickness.

What's biting with Jeliray Charter & Tours in Oranjestad

Mid-fall brings rains to this Caribbean paradise. But it's a matter of minutes before the sun comes out! This is a great time to go Sailfishing, but Blue Marlin steal the show.

Top catches for November