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
trips from US $600
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(8 reviews)
North Topsail Beach
trips from US $600

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)
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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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Gerald G.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Capt. John Cruise

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on June 26, 2020
Captain and crew did a great job.ย  Were ready as arranged, had a clear plan to propose and the skills to execute the plan.ย ...
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Maria S.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   June 8, 2023
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Matt S.
CORP CHRISTI, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day with Captain Aaron and mate Justin

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on September 5, 2021
Absolutely the best offshore trip I have taken. Captain Aaron and mate Justin are true professionals. We where on the fish...
Matt S. recommends Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing
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Raymond A.
Romeo, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (PM) on August 31, 2022
We had a great time fishing caught a couple mackerel went still fishing caught fish after fish was just great captain Eric...
Raymond A. recommends Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing
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Jeffrey P.
Belmont, NH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on March 23, 2022
Captain Aaron and Mate Jeremiah were excellent.ย  Stop searching for charter companies, and just BOOK themโ€”-you wonโ€™t...
Jeffrey P. recommends Pelagic Hunter II
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