Captain
John Cruise III

Member since August 2017 Sneads Ferry, United States
Background
Captain John C. Cruise III has been fishing the NC waters for over 20 years. This family-run, veteran-owned Charter business offers the best Topsail Island, Sneads Ferry, Surf City, and Camp Lejeune Charter fishing. Try out Sportfishing charters right on the beach and all the way out to the offshore Gulf Stream waters. We encourage women, children, and families of all ages to come aboard. We also specialize in trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or any customized combination fishing trip that you desire. We catch fish ranging from Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, Grouper, Cobia, Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, and many more. Give us a call to book a trip of a lifetime! Let’s Go Fishing!
Techniques
Trolling, Live baiting, Jigging, Bottom Fishing etc.

Hey, I'm Captain John Cruise III

Sneads Ferry, United States
Background
Captain John C. Cruise III has been fishing the NC waters for over 20 years. This family-run, veteran-owned Charter business offers the best Topsail Island, Sneads Ferry, Surf City, and Camp Lejeune Charter fishing. Try out Sportfishing charters right on the beach and all the way out to the offshore Gulf Stream waters. We encourage women, children, and families of all ages to come aboard. We also specialize in trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or any customized combination fishing trip that you desire. We catch fish ranging from Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, Grouper, Cobia, Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, and many more. Give us a call to book a trip of a lifetime! Let’s Go Fishing!
Techniques
Trolling, Live baiting, Jigging, Bottom Fishing etc.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(74 reviews)
Sneads Ferry
 Last booking: 6 days ago
trips from US $600
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(8 reviews)
North Topsail Beach
trips from US $600
Just added to our fleet
Sneads Ferry
trips from US $2,500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 82 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (64)
Awesome short trip!
July fishing trip
July fishing trip
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Angler rating
74
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
83%
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Adrian B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 25, 2023
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Megan S.
White Lake Charter Townsh, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

5hr trip with Capt. Aaron and 1st Mate Shane

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on April 12, 2023
Capt. John was in touch from the original booking. He called the week and day before for organizing and coordinating. They...
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Paul C.
Hampstead, North Carolina
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

6 hour off shore trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on August 12, 2023
Our captain, Aaron, is first rate. Friendly, knowledgeable, and concerned for our experience and safety. There were 5 of us...
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James F.
Hornell, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day To with Captain Aaron

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on April 4, 2023
Captain Aaron was fantastic. Most of our party got seasick, but he and Mate Zach were professional,ย  kind, caring, and put...
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Ben S.
Columbia, South Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome short trip!

VERIFIED   11 Hour Trip โ€“ Gulf Stream on June 24, 2023
We were booked to do an extended day trip to the Gulf Stream but weather conditions were not favorable. Captain John was able...
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