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
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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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Alex T.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour– Full Day Palomino or Icaco on May 27, 2026
My family and I had a wonderful trip.  Captain Joel was great and the accommodations were great.
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Melanie T. V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun!

VERIFIED   5 Hour – Palomino or Icacos Island - 10:00 AM on April 11, 2026
Joel was so nice and accommodating. So professional. Wonderful day on the water.
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Gerardo S.
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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Great Experience and Better Services

VERIFIED   2 persons Palomino or Icacos 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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Eli R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing day!

VERIFIED   2 persons Palomino or Icacos on March 8, 2026
Captain Joel is wonderful! An excellent driver, navigator, and host. He tooks us to some amazing hidden gems and even grilled...
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Troy S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Perfect isolated beach getaway

VERIFIED   4 persons Palomino or Icacos 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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