I've been on 50 cruises. Here are 3 routes I'd sail again in a heartbeat and 3 I'd probably skip.

I go on about six cruises a year. Megan duBois

• I've been on 50 cruises (at least six a year), and some routes are better than others.
• I try to avoid cruises that make stops at Nassau and Freeport in the Bahamas.

I've taken 50 cruises with family and friends, and I'm always looking to try out new routes with different port stops.

Before I ever book a cruise — which I do about six times a year — I try to find either a new-to-me ship or a new-to-me route. If neither of those options works for my budget or timeframe, I opt for a familiar favorite.

Here are my favorite cruise routes that I'm always happy to book, and the ones I don't need to sail again.