Captain

Tom Van Der Woude

Nationality: Aruba
Languages: English, Dutch, Spanish, Papiamento, German
Experience: 26 years

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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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High Times Charters Aruba

4.7 / 5

(305 reviews)

4.7 / 5

(305 reviews)

Oranjestad • 33 ft • 8 persons

3 bookings in the past week.

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Trips from US $460

Fishing Reports

Mahi Mahi’s are here

Jul 6, 2024 Oranjestad

Caught a couple of nice Mahi Mahi’s today. Missed a couple more Mahi Mahi’s also somw tuna’s got away as well as a Sailfish. All in 4hrs ??

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7 / 5

out of 5 stars from 305 reviews

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Boat

4.7 / 5

Crew

4.8 / 5

Experience

4.6 / 5

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Angler rating

5 stars		252
4 stars		32
3 stars		12
2 stars		5
1 star		3

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	88%
Friendly captain
	97%
Recommend this charter
	91%
Appropriate for children
	77%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
Caught fish
	87%

Appropriate for children
	77%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
Caught fish
	87%

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Sidney W.

4.0 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

4.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (PM) on September 9, 2024

Sidney W.

4.0 / 5

Sep 9, 2024

4 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (PM)

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The captain was very fair and the mate did a real good job.

Sidney W. recommends High Times Charters Aruba

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Tom Van Der Woude (The Captain)

Replied on September 11, 2024

Thank you Sidney 😊👍

Tom Van Der Woude (The Captain)

Replied on September 11, 2024

Thank you Sidney 😊👍

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Garrett N.

Washington, PA

3.7 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

4.0 / 5

Crew

3.0 / 5

Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (PM) on April 4, 2023

Garrett N.

Washington, PA

3.7 / 5

Apr 4, 2023

4 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (PM)

There was poor communication. We had no idea where we were being picked up. Spent $ on taxi driving to dock. They called someone and told us to be at one place at noon. We arrived there and the boat wasn’t there. The locals started calling around to help us. Found out we were supposed to be at the docks where we taxied to the day before. There was not a local number to call. Every time we tried the website there was an error message. They do not pick up and drop you off like the website... More

There was poor communication. We had no idea where we were being picked up. Spent $ on taxi driving to dock. They called...

Garrett N. does not recommend High Times Charters Aruba

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Tom Van Der Woude (The Captain)

Replied on April 28, 2023

Hi Garret, I’m very sorry that we had such a rough start. I hope you had a chance to at least enjoy the fishing part. It’s worth mentioning that I shared detailed instructions with you via text a day before the trip. I also need to clarify that I do pickups and dropoffs, as I advertise on my listing, but we couldn’t arrange this service due to a lack of responsiveness to multiple messages I sent you. I don’t know how and why you ended up on the wrong dock, but I’m glad that we... More

Tom Van Der Woude (The Captain)

Replied on April 28, 2023

Hi Garret,
I’m very sorry that we had such a rough start. I hope you had a chance to at least enjoy the fishing part. It’s worth mentioning that I shared detailed instructions with you via text a day before the trip. I also need to clarify that I do pickups and dropoffs, as I advertise on my listing, but we couldn’t arrange this service due to a lack of responsiveness to multiple messages I sent you. I don’t know how and why you ended up on the wrong dock, but I’m glad that we still had a chance to fish together. Feel free to reach out once you’re in the area again - I’d be happy to take you fishing!
Regards,
Captain Tom

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Luke F.

Whitehall, WI

4.7 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

By personal best fish ever!

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (AM) on February 2, 2023

Luke F.

Whitehall, WI

4.7 / 5

Feb 2, 2023

4 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (AM)

By personal best fish ever!

VERIFIED

Luke F. recommends High Times Charters Aruba

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Luke F. recommends High Times Charters Aruba

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Marivn S.

Oranjestad, Aruba

4.3 / 5

Experience:

3.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Half day trip with captain Tom

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (AM) on January 28, 2023

Marivn S.

Oranjestad, Aruba

4.3 / 5

Jan 28, 2023

4 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (AM)

Half day trip with captain Tom

VERIFIED

We had good weather awesome experience. Crew & captain were very nice and accommodating. We will definitely go again

Marivn S. recommends High Times Charters Aruba

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Tom Van Der Woude (The Captain)

Replied on January 29, 2023

Thanks Marvin

Tom Van Der Woude (The Captain)

Replied on January 29, 2023

Thanks Marvin

Captain replied

Mark J.

Wilton, NY

4.7 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with Tom

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (AM) on January 7, 2023

Mark J.

Wilton, NY

4.7 / 5

Jan 7, 2023

4 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (AM)

Fishing with Tom

VERIFIED

Mark J. recommends High Times Charters Aruba

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Tom Van Der Woude (The Captain)

Replied on January 9, 2023

Thank you Mark

Tom Van Der Woude (The Captain)

Replied on January 9, 2023

Thank you Mark

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