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.
9
Reviews

My Listing

Happy Boat- Private Boat Tour

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (7)
January boating trip
January boating trip
Perfect isolated beach getaway
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Appropriate for children
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Pom B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

January boating trip

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour – Icaco Island on January 7, 2026
Pom B. recommends Happy Boat- Private Boat Tour
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Heather H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour – Palomino Island on December 28, 2025
Ian and Joel were very nice and accommodating. Recommend to anyone for a chill day on the water.
Heather H. recommends Happy Boat- Private Boat Tour
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Cindy W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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!
Cindy W. recommends Happy Boat- Private Boat Tour
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Sean H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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November boating trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour – Palomino Island on November 28, 2025
Sean H. recommends Happy Boat- Private Boat Tour
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