Headed out right on Time. Captain Rudolph and First Mate Gregory, who were both very knowledgeable and Gregory appeared to be quite adept at setting up the rigs. Not much action for the first couple hours so they headed out deep to a buoy about 6 miles offshore, and they traded a line with live bait with some lures,and as soon as we rounded the buoy we had a line with two small black fin tuna which my youngest son reeled in. Then another pass and we landed a Bonito which my oldest reeled in. Almost had another on the deep line but he got off the hook, would have been a big one, captain thought likely a Wahoo. Oh well, next time. Had a dolphin accompany us and play in the wake and a bunch of Frigatebirds looking for a snack. Captain Rudy filleted the fish for us and I tenderized them with lemon/herbs/spices/olive oil before searing/grilling them for a wonderful dinner.
Great intro for us to deep sea fishing!

Would recommend - 5 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

I did a 4-hour trip, the second of my fishing charters during my visit to Aruba, with the first being an 8-hour charter on a different boat.  The owner, captain and crew were all very friendly and helpful, however, I do have one serious concern which, although I am not going to screw them with a downgraded star rating, really had me spinning with anger and left me quite resentful.

In the midst of the trip, and after catching the first fish, the Captain casually mentioned that it is customary to split the catch.  I have well over 30 private charters under my belt and never have I heard of splitting the catch.  In some cases I might gift the crew a fish, but that’s my generosity. 

The owner took payment from me in advance, and at that time, I also gave him a 22% tip fr the crew….he advised the Captain and mate of their tips before leaving port.  So as the Captain is telling me about splitting the fish, he said ‘I know you gave a good tip, so I’m sure we can work something out’.

Anyways, I was part of a group that came to Aruba, I chartered the boat for myself and was looking to bring lots of fish back to the hotel to host a dinner for 25 people….so it was distinctly possible that one or two fish wouldn’t be quite enough.

We returned with 3 Wahoo, 1 Mahi and 1 Barracuda…so, while splitting the catch was basically fine, I did need a little more than half to ensure I could feed my team.  I was pressured to tip more to get more than half the fish….in the end they got a 40% tip.

Anyways, the listing for this boat clearly states, ‘keep your catch’....so, I find it incredibly disturbing that a single word would be uttered to make me feel as though every single pound of fish that was caught belonged to anyone but me.

BE CERTAIN TO GET ‘KEEP YOUR CATCH’ CLARIFIED BEFORE LEAVING PORT…bit of a bait and switch, so to speak.

My wife and I booked a 3/4th day trip and went out with Captain Rudy and first mate Gregory.  The owner Roberto was at the boat in the morning to greet us.  We arrived early and left promptly.  We headed south and about 40 minutes in we had our first hit, a 30+ lb Wahoo.  It kicked my wife’s butt to reel it in.  After that we ended up catching another large and medium Wahoo plus two small Barracuda’s with one going back due to size.  Those Wahoo are tough to reel in!  We ended up at the southern tip in some pretty good waves which eventually made me sick for about 5 minutes and my wife sick (she never recovered) so we cut the trip short by an hour.  We both took Dramamine and didn’t eat anything in the morning, but the sea still got to us.  Three years earlier we went out on a different boat to the north and were fine but not this time, lol.

Once back, Captain Rudy fillet the fish I wanted while my wife recovered pretty quickly.  Overall, the crew was great, the boat was nice with good equipment.  I brought back to the U.S. a Wahoo and the Barracuda and left two Wahoo plus cash tip for the crew.  I’d book again with Dorthy if I wanted to fish again.

Three of us went out with Capt Richard and Deckhand Gregory. Fishing was great and the crew was very friendly. Gregory continually worked preparing bait and adjusting lines. We had multiple hits simultaneously. Both the Capt and Deckhand worked to keep the lines from tangling. We caught several mahi mahi, tuna, a bonita, a ridge runner, and a barracuda. To top it off we ate some of our catch (mahi mahi, barracuda) at the Driftwood Restaurant in the evening. The meal was delicious. When we weren’t catching fish, we had a good time joking with the Richard and Gregory. Would definitely go out with them again.

I had the most incredible time on my deep-sea fishing trip! From start to finish, the experience was beyond my expectations. The crew was super friendly, and knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to ensure everyone had a fantastic day on the water. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a beginner like me, they ensure you’re comfortable and having a blast.

The boat was clean, spacious, and equipped with everything we needed. And the fishing – wow! We caught some amazing fish, including tuna and even a few Mahi Mahi. It was such a thrill reeling in those big ones! The crew helped us every step of the way, offering tips and cheering us on.

The views were absolutely breathtaking. We saw dolphins swimming alongside the boat and even caught sight of a few sea turtles. There’s nothing like being out in the open ocean, feeling the breeze, and soaking up the sunshine.

I highly recommend this deep-sea fishing trip to anyone looking for an exciting and memorable adventure. I’ll definitely be booking another trip soon – I can’t wait to do it all over again!