The crew

Island men who know every drop-off

Making memories since 2014. Any boat can catch fish, what makes the difference is the crew that runs it.

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Captain Yuri of Fishtales Bonaire holding a large yellowfin tuna on the dock at Nautico Marina in Kralendijk, Bonaire
Captain Yuri with a yellowfin tuna at Nautico Marina | Fishtales Bonaire
Owner & Captain

Captain Yuri

Living and fishing on the island for a big part of his life. As soon as the big-game bug struck there was no turning back, and when life pushed him to become a charter captain, he started Bonaire Big Game Fishing. His passion for fishing, and for giving his guests the best possible experience, is what drives him. Beyond catching fish it’s about making memories and building long-lasting relationships.

Fishtales Bonaire mate Vincent in an orange shirt hoisting a giant amberjack on the dock in Kralendijk, Bonaire
Crew member Vincent with a giant amberjack | Fishtales Bonaire
First Mate / Second Captain

Vincent

Born and raised in Belgium, Vincent’s scuba-diving career first brought him to the Caribbean. After deciding to move to Bonaire and pursue a different path, he became second mate and, a few years later, first mate / second captain. His skill, determination and pure passion for fishing make him one of, if not the, best mates to have aboard. Speaks fluent French and English.

Fishtales Bonaire crew member Orlando holding a big yellowfin tuna at the dock by the Fishtales sign, Nautico Marina, Bonaire
Crew member Orlando with a yellowfin tuna | Fishtales Bonaire
Second Mate / 2nd Captain

Orlando

Born and raised on the island. After a few years on the sister island of Curaçao, where he owned and operated a fishing charter for several years. He decided it was time to come home. Back on Bonaire our paths crossed, and he now sails with us as second mate and 2nd captain. A seasoned, knowledgeable fisherman and diver.

Nigel, the resident brown pelican and dockmaster mascot of Fishtales Bonaire, standing on the marina dock at Kralendijk
Nigel the pelican — Fishtales Bonaire's dockmaster
Dockmaster

Nigel

A pelican. Nigel found us after his film career wrapped and took on the role of dockmaster. From his mooring post he watches over every departure, accepts payment in fish only, and has never once missed a shift. A true professional.

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