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
(242 reviews)
Oranjestad
 Last booking: 9 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $460

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 242 reviews
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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
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Angler rating
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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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Paul M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Caught a fish when other boats didn't!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (AM) on March 18, 2025
The group had a fun time and a nice Wahoo in the boat! We will visit again!
Paul M. recommends High Times Bertram 33'
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Randy F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Wahoo

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (PM) on February 10, 2025
Second time using this character 5 stars both times .will be back soon 👍
Randy F. recommends High Times Bertram 33'
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Ralph H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Another day away from work

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (AM) on December 27, 2024
Captain and crew were timely and prepared. We got the full 4hrs. Many different efforts were tried to catch fish but then again...
Ralph H. recommends High Times Bertram 33'
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Robert B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great guys

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (PM) on February 20, 2025
Didn’t catch anything but it was still a unique experience! 🤙
Robert B. recommends High Times Bertram 33'
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Wendy W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent day

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (AM) on January 25, 2025
We had a wonderful time and caught three Kingfish
Wendy W. recommends High Times Bertram 33'
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