Captain
Joel Nieves

Member since July 2025 Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Background
Meet Joel Nieves, an experienced captain who loves Fajardo and its crystal-clear waters. A family man with over 20 years of sailing experience, he has sailed in local waters and the British Isles. The captain will make your experience unforgettable.

Hey, I'm Captain Joel Nieves

Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Background
Meet Joel Nieves, an experienced captain who loves Fajardo and its crystal-clear waters. A family man with over 20 years of sailing experience, he has sailed in local waters and the British Isles. The captain will make your experience unforgettable.

My Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(15 reviews)
Fajardo
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (23)
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Jeffrey B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day!

VERIFIED   NEW  5 hours Palomino รณr Icacos 4 person on February 18, 2026
Captain Joel and crew are Amazing! Couldnโ€™t have been more friendly and accommodating. Our first stop was to Palomino island...
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Eli R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing day!

VERIFIED   NEW  Palomino or Icacos Island 2 persons on March 8, 2026
Captain Joel is wonderful! An excellent driver, navigator, and host. He tooks us to some amazing hidden gems and even grilled...
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Wendy H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water

VERIFIED   NEW  5 hours Palomino รณr Icacos 4 person on March 11, 2026
we totally enjoyed our day snorkeling and relaxing at gorgeous beach. Captain totally catered to what we wanted. 100% satisfied...
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Gerardo S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Experience and Better Services

VERIFIED   Palomino or Icacos Island 2 persons on November 15, 2025
We have a great experience, the Captain was very polite and took us to excellent spots for snorkeling and took us to swing...
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Troy S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Perfect isolated beach getaway

VERIFIED   5 hours Palomino รณr Icacos 4 person on November 19, 2025
Take the early time during the week and youโ€™ll have the beach to yourself for a bit. Great exeperience overall. Captain was...
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