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Oriental is a great spot for cruisers to pause, put their feet up for a bit, and enjoy life on the ICW.

Oriental: A Welcoming Spot for Cruisers on the ICW

6/27/2012

Oriental, North Carolina, is just off the Neuse River at ICW mile 182 and provides a welcoming stop for cruisers. The anchorage just inside the breakwater has good holding and room for a half-dozen boats. Continuing a short distance it becomes obvious this harbor isn’t exclusive to yachts, but is… SEE MORE

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