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 :)
235
Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

High Times Bertram 33'

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(235 reviews)
Oranjestad
 Last booking: 5 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $460

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 235 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (221)
High times fishing trip
High times fishing trip
Great day and first catch for my son
+218
Angler rating
196
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
77%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
85%
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Justin B.
Gainesville, FL
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 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 August 5, 2023
Justin B. recommends High Times Bertram 33'
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Angela P.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun times!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Deep Sea Fishing (AM) on December 29, 2022
Angela P. recommends High Times Bertram 33'
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Sylvain Q.
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   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Deep Sea Fishing (PM) on February 21, 2024
Be aware you have to remove your shoes to embark on board if you have dark shoe sols!
Sylvain Q. recommends High Times Bertram 33'
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Jason B.
Huntsville, AL
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Not our Day

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Deep Sea Fishing (PM) on March 2, 2023
Rough sea and no fish biting. Caught 1 little fish and had one good one getaway. Would try again if time...
Jason B. recommends High Times Bertram 33'
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John B.
Fort Wayne, IN
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Capt.Tom

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Deep Sea Fishing (PM) on March 1, 2023
Everything was ok, but nothing great.ย  When fishing on big water plays into the equation of going off shore.ย  After learning...
John B. does not recommend High Times Bertram 33'
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