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
(25 reviews)
Fajardo
 5 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $398

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 25 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (34)
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Ivet S.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best day at Icacos & Isla Palomino

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour โ€“ Palomino & Icacos Island on May 29, 2026
We had an amazing day on the boat with Captain Joel! From the moment we stepped aboard, he was incredibly kind, patient, and...
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Russ W.
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A must do experience!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hourโ€“ Full Day Palomino or Icaco - 12:00 PM on June 1, 2026
Everything was exceptional.ย  From booking, to the actual outing.ย  Our Cpt, Joel, was awesome.ย  Very relaxed, helpful and...
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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
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Great Day!

VERIFIED   4 persons Palomino or Icacos 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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Tamara B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing boating trip im PR

VERIFIED   NEW  4 persons Palomino or Icacos on June 9, 2026
We had an amazing day on the boat. We booked the 4 hour trip out of Fajardo to Palomino Island. Our captain was great,...
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Amy J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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It was the best!

VERIFIED   NEW  2 persons Palomino or Icacos on June 3, 2026
Captain Joel is on point! Drove with the waves so it was smooth. Boat was meticulously maintained and kept clean during our...
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