There are stellar destinations here and overseas that are simply at their best when visited aboard a cruise ship.

The cruise was said to have resumed normal operations, going onto the Bahamas with its return to New Jersey scheduled for June 13. Stock image: A Royal Caribbean cruise ship sails at sea.

Two big ships – NCL’s Aqua and MSC’s World America – passed recently at PortMiami, and surpassed expectations.

The ship traverses the Manistee River to Lake Michigan for all cruises, weather permitting. Day cruises are 2-4 p.m., 501 cruises are 5-6:30 p.m., and sunset cruises are timed with the sunset.