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.
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Reviews

My Charter Listings

Pelagic Hunter Sportfishing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(74 reviews)
Sneads Ferry
trips from US $600

Pelagic Hunter II

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
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (64)
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Angler rating
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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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Josh V. T.
Lincoln, Nebraska
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 hour near shore trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore (PM) on June 21, 2022
More lizard fish than mackerel or sea bass but our family from Nebraska had a great time out on the ocean.ย  Guess that is...
Josh V. T. recommends Pelagic Hunter II
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Jim P.
Tampa, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full Day Trip - Lifetime Memories

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on May 31, 2020
Captain John and Captain Riley helped to provide a lifetime of memories for my family. We started out early and had our limit...
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Amanda M.
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Offshore Half Day

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (PM) on April 22, 2022
I got this for my husband for his birthday. He had a wonderful time. He loved it and I might add that dinner was delicious.
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Ashley H.
Montoursville, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3/4 Day with Captain Aaron and first mate Justin

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on August 24, 2021
Aaron and Justin were amazing, cant say enough about how they made sure we were catching fish! We canโ€™t wait to book with...
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Jason W.
Bristol, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with John

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on June 16, 2022
Had a great time fishing with this crew! Very helpful, knowledgeable, and would definitely recommend!
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