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
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Hermida A.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Amazing trip!!!

VERIFIED   6 Hour– Full Day Palomino or Icaco - 12:00 PM on June 28, 2026
joel was our captain and he was super welcoming and nice. he made us burgers mid trip, offered to make us drinks, and was extremely...
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Luis C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Family Trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour– Full Day Palomino or Icaco on May 28, 2026
It was great Captain was very accommodating We enjoyed time on the island and then he said he knew another spot...
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Manuel P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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April boating trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour – Palomino or Icacos Island - 10:00 AM on April 7, 2026
it was an amazing experience I highly recommend this private boat for anyone our captain was amazing and super...
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Gilda A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Beautiful Trip

VERIFIED   2 persons Palomino or Icacos - 2:00 PM on July 31, 2026
The captail, Joel, was sweet! Hospitality was 100/10. I would definitely recommend him to anyone and everyone!
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Cole S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent day on the water

VERIFIED   4 Hour – Icaco Island - 2:00 PM on June 12, 2026
went with 4 adults and 2 kids for 4 hours, had a great time snorkeling and hanging out on an island / the boat.
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