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.
25
Reviews

My Listing

Happy Boat- Private Boat Tour

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(25 reviews)
Fajardo
 4 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $398

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 25 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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Paulina R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

February boating trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour – Icaco Island on February 4, 2026
Paulina R. recommends Happy Boat- Private Boat Tour
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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
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January boating trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour – Icaco Island on January 7, 2026
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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   4 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   4 Hour – Palomino Island on November 28, 2025
Sean H. recommends Happy Boat- Private Boat Tour
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