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)
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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Shella J.
Hubert, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Offshore Fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore (PM) on July 5, 2019
We had a wonderful time.ย  Our crew (John and Eric) were very courteous and accommodating. The boat was very clean and in excellent...
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Michael B.
Winder, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with captain Riley and first mate James

VERIFIED   3 Hour โ€“ Kids/Family Nearshore (PM) on November 5, 2020
Great day on the water with Riley and James.ย  Great boat, very knowledgeable and personable captain and mate.ย  Great environment...
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Les P.
Asheville, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Nearshore trip with captain John

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on May 29, 2019
I booked an offshore/nearshore trip for my nephewโ€™s high school graduation present.ย  Captain John and first mate Eric did...
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Jamie K.
Mechanicsville, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on August 10, 2021
Full day trip will definitely do with them again
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Michael H.
Greensboro, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Capt. Anthony and Jeremiah

VERIFIED   11 Hour Trip โ€“ Gulf Stream on April 24, 2021
Best crew you could ask for.ย  Great catch great fun!
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