A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Aloft Coral Gables Hotel covers 6 miles (9.7 km) in 11 to 18 minutes door to door, in a black SUV or climate-controlled van, at a flat rate from $80 per vehicle. A bilingual driver meets your group curbside at the cruise terminal and drives straight to the hotel — no shared ride, no surge.
The fare is flat per vehicle, locked the moment you book, and never changes for traffic or demand.
The fastest way off the ship is a private vehicle reserved for your party alone. After you clear customs, your driver is already waiting curbside at the terminal — a black SUV for groups up to 5, a van for 6 to 9, or a larger van for 10 to 14. There is room for cruise luggage, so suitcases and carry-ons load straight in. From the terminal the driver heads west toward Coral Gables, a 6-mile run, and drops your group at the hotel entrance. No transfers, no lines, no waiting for a second leg. You ride directly from the gangway to the lobby door.
Message us on WhatsApp with your ship name, terminal, arrival date, and passenger count. We confirm the vehicle and the flat fare in writing. Request a name sign and the driver holds it at the exit, so your group spots the ride the moment you step off.
Three private tiers cover every cruise group, and every vehicle is reserved for your party only.
The drive runs 11 to 18 minutes door to door, off-peak to peak. The route covers just 6 miles between the cruise terminal and Coral Gables, so even in heavy traffic the trip stays short. Off-peak, with light roads, you reach the hotel in about 11 minutes. During busy stretches the same drive can take up to 18 minutes. Your driver tracks your ship’s arrival, so the pickup time flexes if the vessel docks behind schedule. Because the fare is flat, a longer drive never changes what you pay.
Disembarkation mornings can be busier when three or more ships clear at once, which feeds extra cars onto the terminal roads. That sits inside the 18-minute peak figure. Your driver watches terminal debark updates and times the curbside meet to your actual exit, not a fixed slot.
A private vehicle is reserved for your group from the moment you book — you never share the ride with strangers. The driver is bilingual, speaking English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which smooths things for international cruise passengers arriving in Miami. You reach us directly on WhatsApp, so questions get answered fast and the name sign is set up in advance. Your ship’s arrival is tracked, so a late dock simply re-times your pickup at no extra cost. Suitcases and cruise bags are handled at the curb and loaded straight into the vehicle. The whole arrangement is built around the realities of cruise travel: tight gangway timing, families, and a lot of luggage moving at once.
Aloft Coral Gables is a modern hotel in the Coral Gables district, a leafy, walkable part of greater Miami known for its Mediterranean-style architecture and tree-lined avenues. From the hotel you are minutes from Miracle Mile’s shops and restaurants, the historic Venetian Pool, and the University of Miami campus. Downtown Miami, Brickell, and Miami Beach are all an easy onward drive. You can read more on the Aloft Coral Gables official hotel page or browse the area on the Greater Miami visitor guide.
Coral Gables itself is the natural base, with quiet residential streets and quick access to Miracle Mile. The nearby Brickell area and Downtown Miami suit travelers who want a high-rise, waterfront feel before or after a cruise. Each is a short private drive from the hotel.
Within Coral Gables you can walk Miracle Mile, swim at the coral-rock Venetian Pool, and tour the Biltmore grounds. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and the boutiques of the district are short hops away, making the hotel a calm contrast to the busier coastal neighborhoods.
The flat fare covers the full door-to-door ride in a private vehicle with your bilingual driver. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all built into the price, so nothing is added en route. Onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot for the drive. The only extras that can apply are a late-night surcharge outside daytime hours and a fee for additional child seats beyond the first.
Tolls, SunPass, and fuel are included — the number you book is the number you pay for the journey. A mobile-hotspot WiFi signal is available in the vehicle, handy for checking hotel details or messaging family while you ride from the terminal.
The first child seat is free for a child under 5. Each additional child seat carries a small fee confirmed when you book. Tell us the number and ages of children on WhatsApp ahead of time so the right seats are installed before pickup.
Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp and must travel inside a pet carrier. Let us know when you book so the driver expects the carrier and the right vehicle is assigned for your group and pet.
Payment is simple and arranged before trip day. We accept Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent over WhatsApp or through the website. You lock the fare at booking and settle the balance with the driver.
You pay half when you book to lock the vehicle and the flat fare, then the remaining half goes directly to the driver on the day of the trip. Booking the return at the same time secures both legs and the same vehicle class for your group.
Daytime hours run from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no surcharge. A pickup that falls outside that window — an early disembark or a late evening ship — carries a modest surcharge added to the flat fare.
Nothing changes on your end — your driver tracks the ship’s arrival and re-times the pickup at no extra cost. A late dock or a slow customs line does not cost you a re-booking. The driver waits and meets your group as you exit the terminal, even when the vessel arrives behind its scheduled time.
The driver meets your group curbside, right at the cruise terminal exit, as you walk out after clearing customs. Request a name sign on WhatsApp in advance and the driver holds it so you spot the ride immediately. There is no hunting for a pickup zone — the vehicle is positioned at the terminal where you step off.
Yes — disembarkation-day pickups are the core of this service. Send your ship name, terminal, and debark date on WhatsApp, and the driver is staged at the terminal for your exit. The 6-mile run to Coral Gables takes 11 to 18 minutes, so you reach the hotel quickly even on a busy morning with several ships clearing.
The fare is per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides for the one flat price shown above. Whether one passenger or a full van of fourteen books the SUV or van, the price covers the entire vehicle. A round trip is simply double the one-way fare, with no per-head charge added.
A more coordinated, premium service — flat fare, named driver, cruise-terminal pickup — at a significantly lower total cost than Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
| Feature | Us | Uber | Lyft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Flat rate locked at booking | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak |
| Vehicle | Black SUV reserved for your group | Driver’s own car | Driver’s own car |
| Cruise terminal meet-and-greet | Driver waits at the terminal with your name | Curbside only after you book | Curbside only after you book |
| Ship arrival tracking | Yes — free re-timing if your ship docks late | No — you re-book if delayed | No — you re-book if delayed |
One booking, one coordinated pickup, significantly lower cost than an Uber Black or Lyft Lux surge.
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Lock your private ride to or from PortMiami today. Send your ship name, terminal, date, passenger count, and any child-seat or pet needs, and we confirm the vehicle and flat fare in writing. Book the return at the same time to secure both legs.
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We recommend booking at least 24 hours in advance. For holidays and busier weekends, please book ahead to ensure better availability.
Yes, we accept bookings from anywhere in the world. We accept international payments and keep travelers updated via WhatsApp and email.
No. We only work with reservations made in advance. We recommend booking at least four hours ahead; same-day service is subject to availability and is not guaranteed.
Yes. To confirm your reservation, we ask for a 50% down payment on bookings under $199 USD and 30% on bookings of $200 USD or more.
No. To reserve and secure the vehicle, you need to send a 50% deposit through our payment link or via Zelle. The remaining balance can be paid in cash when the driver arrives.
No. In addition to the airport, we also serve hotels, ports, train stations, restaurants, and private addresses.
We work with XL SUVs for smaller groups, vans for 12 and 14 passengers, and full-size buses with capacity for 40 to 54 people — ideal for large events.
Yes. We serve weddings, corporate conferences, VIP events, and other special occasions. Contact us for a custom quote.
Some vehicles in our fleet are equipped with Wi-Fi and USB ports. Let us know in advance if this is essential, and we’ll book a vehicle that meets your needs.
No. We only work with private transfers. The vehicle is reserved exclusively for you and your party, with no shared seating.
No problem. We track your flight in real time and adjust the pickup time when needed, at no extra charge.
Send us the updated information as soon as possible, and we’ll adjust your booking while monitoring the new flight status.
We primarily work with curbside pickup. Just send a message with your exit gate and the driver will arrive in a few minutes — usually faster than the traditional sign-holding service.
If you prefer the driver to wait inside the terminal with a sign bearing your name, we can also arrange that service for $20
The day before your trip, we’ll send you a message with the driver’s name, vehicle model, and license plate, along with detailed instructions for curbside pickup.
Don’t worry. We’ll send you a message as soon as your flight lands. If we don’t receive a quick reply, the driver will automatically head to the international arrivals hall. Wait there and we’ll find you; we never leave a passenger behind.
For domestic flights, we offer up to 60 minutes of wait time after arrival.
For international flights, the courtesy time is up to 120 minutes.
For hotel pickups, there’s a 15-minute grace period.
For port pickups, we wait up to 60 minutes past the agreed time.
This rarely happens, since we already include two free hours of wait time. If you’re still inside the airport after that, the ride may be considered a no-show. You can also request additional wait time, at a cost of US$ 30 per extra 30-minute block, paid in cash directly to the driver.
Yes. Our drivers help load and unload your bags.
The standard allowance includes one large suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Traveling with larger or additional items — extra suitcases, musical instruments, mobility equipment, or strollers? Contact us in advance so we can arrange the necessary space. An additional fee may apply.
Yes. Small pets are accepted, as long as they stay in a secure carrier. Please let us know in advance.
Yes. We include one free child car seat for children under five. If you need an extra seat, request it in advance; the cost is US$ 15.
We ask that you don’t eat during the trip. Only water in sealed bottles is allowed on board.
Unscheduled stops aren’t included in the base rate. However, if a short, nearby stop is arranged in advance, we can try to accommodate it. A small fee may apply based on the additional time.
Yes. Give us at least 24 hours’ notice and, depending on availability, we’ll adjust your pickup time.
No. The quoted price is the final price — no hidden fees. Driver gratuity is optional and at your discretion; it’s always welcome.
Indico. privado foi a escolha certa antes do embarque.
Going solo, I needed something easy and no thinking, just got in and got there.
Buen precio. Viaje cómodo. Trayecto silencioso.
Viajando con los chicos, el conductor fue amable y conversador. el wifi funcionó, los chicos se entretuvieron en el camino. Nos facilitó el día.
Booked, paid, done. tried Uber once, this was the better call, plus they confirmed by message the night before.