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
(34 reviews)
Fajardo
 Last booking: 4 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $398

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 34 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Olga K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best trip! Best captain!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour โ€“ Icaco Island - 2:00 PM on August 19, 2026
Captain Joel made our day on the water absolutely amazing! ๐ŸŒด๐ŸŒŠ He took us to a beautiful island Icacos, and the...
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Ivet S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best day at Icacos & Isla Palomino

VERIFIED   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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Zena B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

So worth it!

VERIFIED   4 persons Palomino or Icacos - 2:00 PM on June 29, 2026
We had a fantastic day trip to Icacos beach/island. Beautiful boat ride to the island. Lots of swimming, snorkling, and relaxing...
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Russ W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A must do experience!

VERIFIED   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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Maritza C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing boat ride!!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour โ€“ Palomino Island on August 27, 2026
We were a group of 5 and took the 4 hour ride to Palomino Island. Jose was great making sure we felt comfortable and super...
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