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Deep-sea sportfishing boat off Aruba
ARUBA · SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN

Aruba Fishing Charters

Private fishing charters around Aruba, with experienced local crews and boats ready for the reef, the drop-off and the deep blue.

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12°31′ N / 70°02′ WTrade winds. Turquoise water. Lines out.
A DAY ON THE WATER

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A DAY ON THE WATER

A Caribbean fishing destination

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From Renaissance Marina in downtown Oranjestad, Aruba’s offshore fishing grounds are only a few miles out. Crews troll the reef edge and the deeper water beyond it for wahoo, mahi-mahi and yellowfin tuna, with a chance of encountering sailfish or blue marlin farther offshore. The trade winds can make Aruba’s exposed north coast rough, so your captain will choose where to fish based on the conditions that day.

Closer to shore, Aruba’s south-coast reef offers a different kind of fishing. On a bottom fishing trip, the crew can drift over reef structure for snapper, grouper and triggerfish. If your group wants to do more than fish, ask about combining a morning on the reef with a swim or snorkel stop along the coast.

THE FLEET

Compare Aruba fishing boats

Compare private boats, fishing trips and packages to find the right fit for your group.

5 boat listings

27 ft Boston Whaler in ArubaFishing · snorkeling · diving

27 ft Boston Whaler

Boat type
Wellcraft walkaround
Length
27 ft
Max. passengers
8 listedDescription says 8 guests + 2 crew (without scuba)
Departure from
Sabana Grandi 45 · Eagle
Sunset / sightseeing
Per-hour listing · min. 2 hrs · up to 6 guests$400 USD
Note says $300 for 2 hrs; each extra hour$150 USD
Snorkeling
Half day · 4 hrs · base 6, max 8 (+$35 per extra guest)$800 USD
Full day · 8 hrs · base 6, max 8 (+$35 per extra guest)$1,400 USD
Equipment
GPS · fishfinder · live bait well · fighting chair · snorkel gear
Amenities
Toilet · bed · flybridge · kitchen · outriggers · ice box

Fishing trips are offered for 4, 6 or 8 hours, but this page does not give those fishing rates. The sunset rate and 2-hour note conflict; confirm before booking.

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36 ft Elgin Flybridge yacht in ArubaFishing · cruise · snorkel

36 ft Elgin Flybridge

Boat type
Beltran flybridge yacht · twin 300 HP Cummins
Length
36 ft · 20 knots
Max. passengers
10Trip package states max. 8
Departure from
Aruba · deep water near harbor
Half day
4 hrs · cruising / sunset, snorkeling, swimming; base 4; max 8 (+$25 each)$400 USD
Three-quarter day
6 hrs · cruising / sunset, snorkeling, swimming; base 4; max 8 (+$25 each)$600 USD
Full day
8 hrs · includes sandwiches; base 4; max 8 (+$25 each)$800 USD
Equipment
Rods · reels · bait · fishfinder · fighting chairs · outriggers · downrigger
Amenities
Toilet · GPS · 3 beds · galley · TV · multimedia system

Also offers deep-sea and bottom fishing; the card above reflects the package options on this listing page.

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40 ft Hatteras sportfishing yachtPrivate sportfishing

40 ft Hatteras · Sportfishing

Boat type
Dual-cabin motor yacht · restored in 2000
Length
40 ft · beam 13.7 ft
Max. passengers
6
Departure from
Renaissance Marina · Aruba
Half day
4 hrs · maximum 6 guests$450 USD
Departure 07:30–11:30
Three-quarter day
6 hrs · maximum 6 guests$675 USD
Departure 07:00–13:00
Full day
8 hrs · maximum 6 guests$900 USD
Departures listed as 07:00–15:00 and 08:00–16:00
Equipment
Rods · reels · tackle · live bait · lures · license · fishfinder · outriggers
Included
First mate · water · sodas · catch cleaning and filleting

Twin 285 HP Detroit Diesel engines. Departure times show two options for the full-day trip.

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36 ft Elgin Flybridge alternate listingFishing · bottom / deep sea

36 ft Elgin Flybridge

Boat type
Beltran flybridge yacht · twin 300 HP Cummins
Length
36 ft · 20 knots
Max. passengers
10Packages include 4; max. 8
Departure from
Aruba
Half day · 4 hrs
Bottom fishing or deep-sea fishing · extra guests $25 each$400 USD
Three-quarter day · 6 hrs
Bottom fishing or deep-sea fishing · extra guests $25 each$600 USD
Full day · 8 hrs
Bottom fishing or deep-sea fishing · sandwiches; extra guests $25$800 USD
Equipment
Rods · bait · fishing chair · fishfinder · outriggers · downrigger
Amenities
Toilet · GPS · 3 beds · galley · TV · multimedia system

The separate page provides bottom-fishing and deep-sea options at each listed duration and rate.

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27 ft Boston Whaler alternate fishing listingPrivate fishing charter

27 ft Boston Whaler

Boat type
Wellcraft walkaround · twin 200 HP Yanmar
Length
27 ft · max cruise 23 knots
Max. passengers
8 listedFishing package max. 6; scuba capacity max. 8 certified divers
Departure from
Sabana Grandi 45 · Eagle
Half day · 4 hrs
Fishing for up to 4 guests · 6% local tax noted$425 USD
Three-quarter day · 6 hrs
Fishing · base 4; extra guests $35 each, max. 6$650 USD
Full day · 8 hrs
Fishing · base 4; extra guests $35 each, max. 6$750 USD
Equipment
Rods · reels · bait · fishfinder · live bait well · fighting chair
Amenities
Toilet · bed · flybridge · kitchen · outriggers · ice box

Includes fishing, snorkeling and diving options; diving gear is available at extra cost. Rates and capacity differ from the other Boston Whaler listing.

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The live site shows five boat listings: one Hatteras, plus two separate listing pages each for the 27 ft Boston Whaler and 36 ft Elgin. The repeated models may be alternate pages for the same boats; confirm whether they represent separate vessels before presenting them as distinct boats.

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THE LOCAL KNOWLEDGE

Deep-sea and reef fishing in Aruba

Explore Aruba’s reef grounds, drop-offs and offshore fishing options.

Sportfishing charter in Aruba
BEYOND THE SHORE

From the reef to blue water

Fishing around Aruba

Aruba sits just off Venezuela, a compact, sunlit island with calm southern beaches and a rugged, wind-facing north coast. Its reefs and nearby deep water make it possible to choose between relaxed bottom fishing and a full offshore run.

Most charters are offered for four or eight hours, with crews often able to tailor the day. Ask about combining fishing with a swim, snorkel stop, beach visit or coastal sightseeing.

Deep-sea trolling

Beyond the reef, crews troll six to eight lines along the drop-off or deeper water, adjusting the route to the target. Watch for birds, surface activity and floating debris.

Blue marlin · mahi-mahi · wahoo · tuna

Bottom fishing

Work the shallower reef grounds close to shore, where a slower-paced trip can bring steady action and a different view of Aruba’s marine life.

Grouper · snapper · ocean turbot

Plan for wahoo

The exposed north side is known for wahoo, but wind and sea conditions can make it unsuitable on some days. Talk with the captain about the forecast and a flexible plan.

Conditions matter · ask your crew

Make it your own

Whether you’re new to fishing or have years on the water, the crew can help you get set up and shape the trip around your group and preferred pace.

Fishing · swimming · snorkeling · sightseeing

Local crews bring years of experience and boats equipped with rods, reels, outriggers, downriggers and fishing electronics.

GUEST STORIES

Aruba fishing charter guest stories

“We headed out before the sun was fully up, and by the time Aruba’s coastline was glowing behind us, the crew had us trolling along the reef edge. A mahi took the line offshore, and the captain made the whole fight exciting and easy to follow. We came back with huge smiles and a camera full of blue-water views.”— Guest story · October 2026
“Our family wanted a relaxed day that mixed fishing with time in the water. The crew found a calm spot for snorkeling, then helped the kids try their hand at fishing on the way back. Seeing Aruba from the boat made the day feel special for everyone, even our first-time anglers.”— Guest story · September 2026
“We booked an offshore trip hoping for wahoo, and the crew talked us through the route and changing sea conditions before we left. Between the lines going out, the island fading into the distance, and a lively run of fish, it felt like a real Aruba adventure. The captain kept the plan flexible and made sure we were comfortable throughout.”— Guest story · August 2026