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.
85
Reviews

My Charter Listings

Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(75 reviews)
Sneads Ferry
Trips from US $1,800

Pelagic Hunter II

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(9 reviews)
North Topsail Beach
Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 85 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (66)
No live bait.
Half day trip.
Awesome short trip!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
83%
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Geoff S.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   July 23, 2024
The charter operation canceled 2 days after the trip date.
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James F.
Hornell, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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...
James F. recommends Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing
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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
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Awesome short trip!

VERIFIED   Giant Bluefin Tuna 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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Ethan S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Short trip, had a blast

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on April 22, 2023
Cape Aaron and Shane were amazing. Went out with my dad and brother, we had a blast. Caught a bunch of kingfish, one Spanish...
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Preston G.
Littleton, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore (PM) on August 22, 2021
Captain John and Mate Jeremiah are the best!ย  Captain John kept in touch with us before the trip and gave us a great first...
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