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 :)
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My Charter Listing

High Times Bertram 33'

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(250 reviews)
Oranjestad
 Last booking: 10 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $460

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 250 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (247)
August fishing trip
August fishing trip
Fishing with Tom
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Angler rating
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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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Zach K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Definitely choose these guys again!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (PM) on December 10, 2024
These guys know their stuff and are very friendly. Very pleasant to talk to. Our fishing was pretty slow when we went out,...
Zach K. recommends High Times Bertram 33'
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Brandon H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Tom

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (AM) on August 15, 2025
Brandon H. recommends High Times Bertram 33'
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James B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (AM) on August 12, 2025
James B. recommends High Times Bertram 33'
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Bill S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Stop looking- this is it

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (AM) on July 23, 2025
Great trip- knowledgeable captain and in all my world-wide fishing trips- this First Mate was first rate
Bill S. recommends High Times Bertram 33'
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Allyson M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (AM) on October 31, 2024
Let me just preface this by saying I have never fished (much less deep-sea fished) before in my life. But, the captain and...
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