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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Chad D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June boating trip

VERIFIED   3 persons Palomino or Icacos on June 12, 2026
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Juan C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent experience

VERIFIED   4 persons Palomino or Icacos on March 20, 2026
Joel was great, very friendly, took us snorkeling to Palomillo island, we saw turtles and the beach was great. Overall a fantastic...
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Wendy H.
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 day on the water

VERIFIED   4 persons Palomino or Icacos on March 11, 2026
we totally enjoyed our day snorkeling and relaxing at gorgeous beach. Captain totally catered to what we wanted. 100% satisfied...
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Juan B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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We Amazing trip

VERIFIED   4 persons Palomino or Icacos on January 27, 2026
the Capitan was very nice and helpful at all times. he cook for Us while we were having fun in the water, good misic aver all...
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Jill K.
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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Beautiful day!

VERIFIED   4 Hour – Palomino Island on January 4, 2026
We had a lovely day with Captain Joel and Ian. They were incredibly friendly, and the lunch was great!  I would highly recommend...
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