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.

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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.
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My Listing

Happy Boat

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(5 reviews)
Fajardo
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $400

Customer reviews

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Experience
Excellent
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Perfect isolated beach getaway
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Gerardo S.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Great Experience and Better Services

VERIFIED   NEW  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
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Perfect isolated beach getaway

VERIFIED   NEW  5 hours Palomino ór Icacos 4 person on November 19, 2025
Take the early time during the week and you’ll have the beach to yourself for a bit. Great exeperience overall. Captain was...
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Kristy L.
Excellent
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Spectacular!

VERIFIED   5 Hr Palomino Island on July 31, 2025
Captain Joel was the absolute best. He treated us like family and made our experience the absolute best. He allowed us to bring...
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Sean H.
Excellent
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November boating trip

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour – Palomino Island on November 28, 2025
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Cindy W.
Excellent
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Amazing day at Palomino Beach!

VERIFIED   5 Hr Palomino Island on August 30, 2025
Joel took us to Palomino in his Happy Boat and we had a blast! We ate good and enjoyed a nice day in the water!
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