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 :)

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(242 reviews)
Oranjestad
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $460

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 242 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (238)
Great trip 4 hour morning fishing trip
Great trip 4 hour morning fishing trip
Great day Fishing
+235
Angler rating
202
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
77%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
85%
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Jack G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day Fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (AM) on July 9, 2025
Captain Tom is top notch
Jack G. recommends High Times Bertram 33'
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Zachary L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Aruba trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing on June 3, 2025
Tom and Chris did a great job.  The mate Chris always had fresh baits out and watched the lines constantly . We caught plenty...
Zachary L. recommends High Times Bertram 33'
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Sebastian V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Everything is outstanding.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (AM) on April 21, 2025
We had a great time on the trip. The captain and the mate were professional. It was money well spent, and I am planning on...
Sebastian V. recommends High Times Bertram 33'
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John S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

5 fish

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (AM) on January 31, 2025
Had a good day out on the water- trolled for 4 hours on the AM tour and brought in 5 bonito. Lost a king fish but had a good...
John S. recommends High Times Bertram 33'
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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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