Private Afternoon Fishing Charter in Aruba

Aruba

4 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Aruba offers world-class deep-sea fishing, with marlin, tuna, barracuda, wahoo, kingfish, mahi-mahi, and more. Bertram Sport Fisherman, boasts all the gear you need to catch the biggest game, plus a knowledgeable skipper and onboard bathroom. This private half-day charter is good for up to four guests and includes gear, bait, crew, water and soft drinks: make your own way to and from Oranjestad’s Renaissance Marina.

Private half-day fishing charter: Bertram Sport Fisherman
Yacht comes fully rigged to big game tournament standards, with bathroom too
Veteran captain has deep understanding of Aruba’s fish and seaways
Develop your sport fishing skills on one of Aruba’s top charter boats

What's Included

Restroom on board
Bottled water
Soda/Pop
Captain
Mate
Fishing Gear
Bait

Transport to and from boat not included

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Carla Fishing Charters Aruba
L.G. Smith Blvd 9, Oranjestad, Aruba
The Carla is docked at the Renaissance Marina. The marina is located in the Oranjestad harbor channel just east of the Cruise ship dock and Atlantic Submarine. A 7 min drive from the high-rise hotels.

Start time

01:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

Laurie_M

My partner and I would recommend The Carla fishing experience to anyone interested in a simple and enjoyable fishing trip in Aruba. The crew were super friendly, hospitable, and ready to go right when we got there. The Carla isn’t a fancy yacht by any means but they brought us straight to good fishing grounds, and we caught many! The prize was a large mahi mahi, in addition to a rainbow runner and 6 or 7 small tuna. It is normal for the water to be a bit choppy but the boat handled it well and it didn’t detract from our experience. We were able to get the mahi cooked up right there on the dock at Lucy’s and it was delicious! Nice experience overall.

Reviews

4.5

78 reviews

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Cancelled

Gregory_C, Apr 2024

I have no idea what the fishing trip was like because it was canceled. But Viator keeps contacting me for a review so here you go.

Captain is a JERK!!!

Nichole_B, Feb 2024

I gave this charter 4 stars because we caught a LOT of fish. Kingfish, Mahi, Bonita and Wahoo. The first mate is a great guy and he is very helpful. At times a little too helpful and you really don’t do much except reel the fish in. The largest and really horrible thing is the captain in the most angry and pissed off person I have encountered in this life. He does know where the fish are but yelled at my son and husband, he got very angry because I asked for a picture too soon on the dock. He claimed we were on ‘Island Time’, which he certainly is not. He chained smoked the entire charter while yelling/fighting with the first mate. Honestly the guy needs an attitude adjustment and made my son, husband, daughter and I all very uncomfortable.

The crew was great and...

sheldon_s, Feb 2024

The crew was great and the boat was well equipped and I needed to know were to get a cab and the captains actually help me get one

Vaca

Stephanie_G, Feb 2024

First mate was more talkative. Explaining stuff. Didn’t catch much fish. Captain was extremely rude. Wouldn’t even make eye contact with us. Maybe he should quit if he hates people.

Afternoon Trip on The Carla

Rachel_K, Jan 2024

Awesome trip. Captain Juan Carlos of the Carla knows his stuff. It is never a guarantee to catch but he goes where he should be to give the best shot possible. We ended with 3 nice kingfish 2 small Bonita and a decent wahoo. First mate Rudolph changed up baits until he found the right one. Boat isn’t the biggest so can get a little rocky but once the fish bite, you don’t even notice. Well worth the price of admission. I would definitely go again with these guys.

Wonderful Experience

Malcolm_M, Jan 2024

Brilliant team. Picked best location and we had a great afternoon. Could not have had a better crew. Caught 3 superb Wahoo

Great day at Sea!

chriseluv, Jan 2024

Great DeepSea fishing experience! Juan Carlos and Rudolph were great to us and worked hard to make our day fruitful!

Find a better Captain!!!!

Heidi_S, Jan 2024

Good-communication (prior to trip), prompt departure, Rudolph first mate was helpful though a little difficult to understand at times Bad-Captain Carlos. Carlos met us with cigarette in mouth. Not friendly/welcoming. Didn’t speak to us on whole trip. Went with 19&20 yo , one of whom got very seasick (despite premedication). Rudolph helped with bucket and empathy. Asked if we wanted to turn around. Did not request to at first as person was feeling better but after more vomiting asked to return. Rudolph communicated this to Carlos. but we DID NOT get back any faster- a little over 4 hours per our watch. . Lines were out and caught more fish on the way back. After finished realized, Carlos probably wanted to make more money off the trip as unlikely we would keep most of fish When returned to dock husband stepped on bouy not completely on wood dock and Carlos said "fing idiot. Then Carlos wanted us to take photos with fish, with 20 yo still not feeling well we said no thanks. Carlos made a gesture my husband caught inferring we babied the person. We opted not to take any fish as end of experience was very negative. Did tip Rudolph well-as he did a good job despite unfortunate situations. Obviously, not captain’s fault someone was sick but response to and overall attitude before and after trip were not indicative of “One Happy Island.”

Awesome time Fishing

Craig_W, Jan 2024

Even though the waves were the sizes of busses rolling along past us, we caught 18 fish and had an excellent time! The Captain brought us to the fish and we brought the fish to the boat.

A bad day of fishing is better than any day at work.

Ricky_N, Nov 2023

The captain and first mate were great. It was a great day to be on the water, the only thing not great about the trip was the fish weren’t biting much. We did manage to catch 2 small barracuda.

Amazing!!!!!

Rachael_M, Sep 2023

Amazing experience. Staff was very professional And nice. We loved the fisherman! He was so kind and fun! It made our experience the best . Then we got to eat the fish they helped us catch

Fantastic adventure

Crystal_K, Jul 2023

We recently went on a 4-hour fishing charter and had an amazing time! The captains were great and really knew their stuff. We caught four nice-sized fish, which was a fantastic experience. We had a blast and made some great memories. I highly recommend this fishing charter to anyone looking for a fun-filled day on the water!

Excellent time!

Alicia_D, Jul 2023

The guides were knowledgeable. We caught a huge wahoo and a small barracuda that the crew cut up for us to eat at the restaurant on the pier. Would definitely do again!

Big wahoo

Mark_M, Jun 2023

Mate works hard to get fish and everyone caught fish. Caught a big wahoo and had it cooked for us at the restaurant by the dock it was delicious

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Dear Mark, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience of your recent deep sea fishing trip with us. We greatly appreciate your feedback and are thrilled to hear that you had a successful fishing excursion and enjoyed the delicious meal afterward. Our team takes pride in providing exceptional service and ensuring that our guests have a memorable and enjoyable time on the water. We're glad to hear that our first mate worked hard to help everyone catch fish. It's always a rewarding feeling when our guests have a successful day of fishing and get to experience the thrill of reeling in a big catch like the wahoo you mentioned. Furthermore, we're delighted that you had the opportunity to have the wahoo cooked for you at the restaurant by the dock. We believe in providing a complete experience for our guests, and enjoying a freshly prepared meal with your catch is a wonderful way to celebrate the day's success. We strive to deliver the best flavors and culinary experiences to our guests, and we're glad to hear that the wahoo was delicious. Thank you for choosing us for your deep sea fishing adventure, and we hope to welcome you back in the future for another fantastic day on the water. If there's anything else we can assist you with, please don't hesitate to reach out. Best regards,

Fresh catch dinner

Eric_R, Jun 2023

The captain Rudolph and mate Raymond were exceptional. We had a great time and caught 8 fish including a mahi mahi that we were able to have freshly prepared at the dock restaurant once we arrived back at dock. Would definitely do this again with them and highly recommend to anyone.

Fishing Trip

HOWARD_T, May 2023

Great 4 hour fishing afternoon fishing trip. Had my two kids and wife with me and we all caught fish

Guides were great and...

Amy_J, May 2023

Guides were great and made the experience memorable. We highly recommend this adventure. Aruba is a wonderful island

very nice

Walter_M, May 2023

good experience, even though it was rough waters it was an exciting. caught 2 fish which were delioush.

No fish

Randy_S, May 2023

Fishing is fishing, not all the time catching. The wind makes for a rough ride. Money better spent on snorkeling the wreckage.

Fish on!

David_H, Feb 2023

Julio and Rudolph were expert guides. We fished with them for an afternoon and they provided the equipment, bait and boat as well as cold drinks. We caught 9 tuna and two kingfish. They were courteous and kind