Charter Operator
Jeliraycharter & Tours

Member since October 2017 Oranjestad, Aruba
Background
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.

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Oranjestad, Aruba
Background
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.
104
Reviews

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Jeliray Charter & Tours

Excellent
4.4 / 5
(104 reviews)
Oranjestad
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.4 / 5
out of 5 stars from 104 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.2 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (93)
Very good trip
Crew was great.
Crew was great.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
82%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
83%
Appropriate for children
73%
Satisfied with the boat
86%
Caught fish
80%
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Kalen H.
Bad
1.7 / 5
Experience:
Bad
2.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

Do not book with this charter!!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 4, 2025
Run down boat with diesel exhaust choking us on the deck. Old rusty fishing equipment right down to the hooks. Did not check...
Kalen H. does not recommend Jeliray Charter & Tours
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James R.
Oranjestad, Aruba
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 day on the Jeliray

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on February 18, 2020
We had a very slow day catching fish and only walked away with three tuna. That did not dampen our experience. Richard and...
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Dayne W.
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 Rene

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 21, 2024
Dayne W. recommends Jeliray Charter & Tours
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Chris S.
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

February fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 13, 2024
Caught one barracuda trolling for 4 hours. Pretty rough day as far as wind and waves. Not much you can do I guess.
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Brendan H.
Trumbull, CT
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 22, 2022
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