A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Best Western Plus Hollywood/Aventura Hotel covers 20.8 miles in about 41 to 51 minutes door to door, in a black SUV or climate-controlled van with a bilingual driver, at a flat rate from $120 per vehicle. The route runs north along the I-95 Express lanes into Hallandale Beach.
Each price below is a flat per-vehicle fare for the full ride between the cruise terminal and the hotel, locked the moment you book.
Step off the ship and your driver is already there for you as you exit the cruise terminal. Pick the vehicle that matches your party: the black SUV for up to five travelers, or a van for groups of six to nine or ten to fourteen. There is ample room for cruise luggage, so trunks and roller bags load straight in. From the terminal the driver heads north toward Hallandale Beach and drops you at the hotel entrance — no transfers, no stops to collect other riders. To book, send your ship name, arrival date, and group size by WhatsApp or the website, and we set the pickup window against your debark time. One vehicle, one direct ride to the door.
Door to door, the ride takes about 41 minutes off-peak and up to 51 minutes at peak. The bulk of the trip uses the I-95 Express toll lanes heading north out of downtown Miami, which keep moving even when the regular lanes back up. Timing shifts mostly with cruise disembarkation: when several ships clear their terminals in the same morning window, the streets around PortMiami slow before you reach the highway, and that is what pushes the trip toward the upper end. Mid-afternoon and evening departures usually land near the 41-minute mark, while a morning wave of arriving passengers can add several minutes before you reach the on-ramp. Your driver times the pickup so you are neither idling at the curb nor rushing a check-in.
The Best Western Plus Hollywood/Aventura stands in Hallandale Beach, the South Florida pocket between Hollywood and Aventura and a short hop from the Atlantic shoreline. It is an easy base for cruise travelers spending a night before or after a sailing, with quick access to the area’s malls, dining, and beaches. You can review current hotel rooms and rates or check the property’s Hallandale Beach hotel details before you travel. The surrounding district mixes quiet residential streets with the retail and entertainment that draws visitors to this stretch of Broward County, making it a central place to stay either side of your cruise.
Aventura Mall, one of the largest shopping centers in the country, sits just south of the hotel. Gulfstream Park offers horse racing, casino gaming, dining, and an open-air shopping village a few minutes away. The area is dense with restaurants, so you have plenty of options within a short drive of your room.
Hallandale Beach and Hollywood Beach are both close, putting Atlantic sand and the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk within a short drive of the hotel. Sunny Isles Beach lies just to the south. If a pre-cruise or post-cruise beach afternoon is on your list, the coast is only minutes away.
Every option below is a private vehicle reserved for your group alone. Choose by headcount:
A family of up to five fits the SUV comfortably. Pick the size by total headcount, kids included, so the whole family travels together in one private car. Six or more travelers should book a van. Let us know the number and ages of children when you reserve so the right setup is ready at pickup.
Your booking reserves one private vehicle for your party alone — no pooling with strangers, no detours to drop off other riders. The flat rate is locked the moment you confirm, so a busy disembarkation morning or heavy I-95 traffic never changes what you pay. Your driver speaks English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which smooths the handoff when you step off the ship tired and ready to go. Booking and updates run through direct WhatsApp, so you reach a real person, not a queue, before and on the day of travel. Every detail — vehicle class, pickup window, group size — is settled in advance, so disembarkation morning is just a short walk to a car that is already yours. The whole arrangement is shaped around the pace of a cruise arrival or departure.
The flat fare covers the complete door-to-door ride with nothing to settle en route. Onboard WiFi runs off a mobile hotspot, so you can confirm your hotel reservation or message family while you travel. The driver handles loading and the direct drop at the hotel entrance. A few specifics — tolls, child seats, and small pets — are covered below. Anything not listed on this page is simply not part of the booking, so there are no surprise line items when you arrive.
Yes. Every toll, SunPass charge, and fuel cost along the route is built into the flat fare. You will not be asked to cover express-lane tolls or top up for gas — the price you book is the price for the entire drive, regardless of which lanes the driver uses.
The first child seat is free for a child under five. Each additional child seat carries a small extra fee that we confirm when you book. Tell us the number and ages of children in advance so the correct seats are installed and ready in the vehicle before pickup.
Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp. Your pet travels in a proper pet carrier for the ride. Let us know when you book so the driver expects the carrier and plans space for it alongside your group and luggage.
Payment is straightforward and split between booking day and travel day, with several easy methods. You never pay the entire fare before the trip. The details — accepted methods and exactly how the deposit and balance break down — are spelled out below so you know how it works before you commit.
You can pay by Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent over WhatsApp or through the website. Choose whichever is easiest; all of them confirm your booking the same way. The deposit goes through one of these, and the balance is handled on trip day.
A 50% deposit confirms and locks your booking. You pay the remaining 50% directly to the driver on the day of travel. A round trip is double the one-way fare, with the same split applied. No full prepayment is required to reserve your vehicle.
Yes. Your driver follows your ship’s posted arrival and debark schedule and shifts the pickup window to match, at no extra charge if you dock late. Send your ship name when you book so the timing is set against your sailing, and the car is ready when you actually clear the terminal.
Your driver waits at your cruise terminal’s arrivals area as you come out with your bags. Request a name sign over WhatsApp in advance and look for it on the way out. If the terminal is crowded, message the driver on WhatsApp and they will guide you to the exact pickup spot.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person. Your whole party rides for the one flat fare shown above, whether that is two travelers or a full van. A round trip is simply double the one-way price. Nothing is added per head, so larger groups split a single fare among everyone.
Yes. Disembarkation-day pickups are the core of what we do. Tell us your debark date and ship, and the driver times the pickup to your terminal’s clearing window so you head straight to the hotel. Early-morning waves are routine — just book in advance to hold your vehicle.
Public buses and the regional train can technically reach the area, but they mean transfers, walking with cruise luggage, and unpredictable timing right after you disembark. A private transfer runs the whole route in one direct ride to the hotel door, with no line changes or schedule guessing after a long sailing.
Daytime hours run 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no surcharge. Trips that start outside that window carry a small after-hours add-on.
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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Reserve by sending your ship name, sailing date, group size, and pickup direction through WhatsApp or the website. We confirm your vehicle and pickup window, take the 50% deposit, and you are set — the rest is paid to your driver on the day of travel. Lock it in early, since cruise-day demand is heavy.
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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.
Solo, necesitaba algo simple y ningún cargo extra inesperado. sin peajes sorpresa, sin sobreventa, solo el viaje.
vale cada peso: el aire acondicionado funcionaba perfecto, teníamos nervios con el día de embarque, nos quitaron la preocupación, salió más económico que el uber black del crucero anterior.
Serviço sólido. Desembarque rápido. Viagem tranquila.
Comemorando aniversário, primeiro cruzeiro e a ida ao porto foi tranquila. Economizei uns 15 minutos vs a fila do Uber.
Fiz a reserva ainda no lobby do hotel, trajeto sem estresse e sem imprevistos. não precisou procurar ninguém, o carro tava onde disseram. Chegou na hora mesmo com trânsito.