Cruises: Sail and save with these top 10 alternative ports

Cruises can be fun and affordable trips, offering travelers an all-inclusive vacation that floats from one exciting destination to another. While many cruises leave from Florida ports, travelers may not be aware that there are plenty of cruise deals and options available outside the sunshine state. The United States has 17 ports outside of Florida, allowing people all over the country to skip the airfare and airport hassles and just drive to their nearest port.

Orbitz is revealing the top 10 alternative ports that offer the best cruise values, to help travelers plan budget-friendly vacations for 2009.

Alternative U.S. Ports Offering the Best Value for 2009
Rank	Departure Port	Average Price of a 5-Night Cruise
1.	Mobile, AL	$264 ($53/Night)
2.	Galveston, TX	$319 ($64/Night)
3.	New Orleans, LA	$329 ($66/Night)
4.	San Diego	$347 ($70/Night)
5.	Los Angeles	$424 ($85/Night)
6.	Philadelphia	$449 ($90/Night)
7.	Charleston, NC	$529 ($106/Night)
8.	Norfolk, VA	$549 ($110/Night)
9.	Baltimore	$564 ($113/Night)
10.	Boston	$599 ($120/Night)
	Bayonne, NJ	$599 ($120/Night)