Captain
Tom Van Der Woude

Member since November 2022 Oranjestad, Aruba
Background
Capt. Tom was born in Aruba and has almost been on the water ever since. At the age of 13, Tom started working on (charter) boats and realized he loved what he was doing. In 2004 he decided to get an education and returned 10 years later. Since then, he has been back to doing what he loves - fishing, boating, and being on the water. Finally, in 2022 he was able to open his own charter company - High Times Charters.
Techniques
i love catching big fish; rod or handline! Basically any technique as long as we get the fish in the boat :)

Hey, I'm Captain Tom Van Der Woude

Oranjestad, Aruba
Background
Capt. Tom was born in Aruba and has almost been on the water ever since. At the age of 13, Tom started working on (charter) boats and realized he loved what he was doing. In 2004 he decided to get an education and returned 10 years later. Since then, he has been back to doing what he loves - fishing, boating, and being on the water. Finally, in 2022 he was able to open his own charter company - High Times Charters.
Techniques
i love catching big fish; rod or handline! Basically any technique as long as we get the fish in the boat :)
288
Reviews
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My Charter Listing

High Times Charters Aruba

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(288 reviews)
Oranjestad
 Last booking: 1 hour ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $460

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 288 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (291)
4hr PM Trip
4hr PM Trip
Efficient and organized!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
79%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
86%
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Caitlynn W.
Nashua, NH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Deep Sea Fishing (AM) on April 24, 2023
Had such a great time. Tom and Chris were great. We caught four fish!ย  We will be back :)
Caitlynn W. recommends High Times Charters Aruba
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John S.
Glenview, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with captain Tom

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Deep Sea Fishing (AM) on March 29, 2023
We had a tremendous day with captain Tom and crew.ย  They were on the Bonita and Kingfish right away.
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Tom H.
Wilmington, DE
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Fishing

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Deep Sea Fishing on March 21, 2023
Captain did a great job putting us on fish. Mate was very personable and worked very hard changing bait up to keep the fish...
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Michael F.
Westport, CT
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Deep Sea Fishing (PM) on February 24, 2023
Tom and Nomar were awesome.ย  I brought my young family for their first fishing trip.ย  Everyone had a great time, highlighted...
Michael F. recommends High Times Charters Aruba
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Gordon M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Tom

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Deep Sea Fishing (AM) on January 12, 2024
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