I live near Port of the Islands and work in the area and have spoken to the Dockmaster. It is a very nice marina, but it is shallow. Your draft cannot be more than around 4 feet. As far as the bugs go, it is pretty buggy in the summertime.
Just finished watching the beautiful fireworks show in New Bern, NC with many beautiful boats in the harbor. Inspecting great boats in Morehead, NC on Saturday and Sunday in Oriental, NC. Wish us luck!