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.
34
Reviews

My Listing

Happy Boat- Private Boat Tour

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
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Boat
Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Jeffrey B.
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Great Day!

VERIFIED   4 persons Palomino or Icacos on February 18, 2026
Captain Joel and crew are Amazing! Couldn’t have been more friendly and accommodating. Our first stop was to Palomino island...
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Katherine I.
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Experience:
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Celebration of Life

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour – Palomino Island on August 29, 2026
Carlos was fantastic. This was a trip to remember my mother in law. He was sensitive and respectful of our wishes. Thank you
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Tamara B.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Amazing boating trip im PR

VERIFIED   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
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It was the best!

VERIFIED   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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Jennifer B.
Excellent
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Experience:
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FUN GRIP

VERIFIED   4 Hour – Icaco Island on June 17, 2026
Joel was very nice to us and VERY imformative, he showed us around the islands and told us of pretty places! I reccomend this...
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