After over 50 cruises, I no longer book sailings to the Bahamas or the rest of the Caribbean. Here’s what I choose instead.

Alaskan cruises are renowned for their splendor, making them an obvious — and wonderful — choice, but one of my other favorite itineraries is sailing along the New England coast.

Some of these ships stop at storied cities like Boston and ports with easy access to Maine’s Acadia National Park. These cruises often travel to delightful destinations in Canada as well — and, if you go in the fall, you’re likely to see wonderful foliage.

I’ve also enjoyed sailing from the West Coast with itineraries stopping at California’s beautiful Catalina Island. Next, I’d like to sail around Hawaii, as cruising seems like an efficient and relatively affordable way to see multiple islands in one trip.