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
(305 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 305 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (306)
fish on!
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Angler rating
252
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12
5
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%
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Scott H.
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Tom

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Deep Sea Fishing on December 30, 2024
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Clint H.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   January 8, 2025
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Miguel O.
Good
2.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Don't use this guy!!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Deep Sea Fishing (AM) on February 17, 2024
He only gave me less than half my fish and gave me a hard time when I asked for more. Total rip off!
Miguel O. does not recommend High Times Charters Aruba
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Lucie B.
Good
2.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Bad fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Deep Sea Fishing on February 26, 2024
Donโ€™t bother asking for what you want. They ate drilled yo troll..
Lucie B. does not recommend High Times Charters Aruba
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Todd S.
Good
2.3 / 5
Experience:
Bad
2.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Not a good experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Deep Sea Fishing (PM) on December 6, 2023
Minimal communication with mate. Captain said hello and goodbye. No fish. Diesel fumes from engine very unpleasant. Not a pleasant...
Todd S. does not recommend High Times Charters Aruba
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