A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Extended Stay America Select Suites – Fort Lauderdale – Airport – West Hotel covers 28.4 miles (45.8 km) in about 48 to 58 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 SUV carries up to 5 cruise passengers; vans seat 6-9 or 10-14, with tolls and fuel built into the price.
The price depends on how many cruise passengers ride together, charged per vehicle:
Booking covers the full door-to-door trip in one private vehicle. Pick the SUV for up to 5 cruise passengers, or a van for 6-9 or 10-14 travelling together. After you clear the gangway and collect your bags, the driver meets you curbside at the cruise terminal, holding a name sign if you ask on WhatsApp ahead of time. There is room for cruise luggage, so the whole party rides together with no second trip. From the port the driver heads north toward the Fort Lauderdale Airport-West area and drops you right at the hotel entrance. To reserve, send your ship name, arrival date, terminal, and passenger count by WhatsApp or the website; you receive a confirmation and the driver’s details before the day. The same routing works in reverse for the return leg to the port on embarkation day.
Three private vehicle tiers cover cruise parties of every size, each reserved for your group alone. Choose by passenger count and travel together in one car with no shared ride.
The drive covers 28.4 miles and runs about 48 minutes off-peak, up to 58 minutes at peak. Most of the route follows I-95 Express north out of Miami toward the Fort Lauderdale Airport-West area, so traffic on that corridor sets your real arrival time. Off-peak windows — early mornings and mid-evenings — move close to the 48-minute mark. Peak windows, weekday rush hours and busy disembarkation mornings when several ships clear the terminals at once, push the trip toward 58 minutes. The driver tracks the corridor and chooses the cleaner lanes to keep the run tight. Plan your pickup time around your ship’s scheduled clearance rather than the gangway opening, since the baggage hall and customs lines add to the morning.
Our service puts one private vehicle and one bilingual driver at your group’s disposal for the whole trip. The fare is a flat rate locked at booking, so peak-time demand or heavy disembarkation traffic never changes the number you agreed to. You never share the vehicle with strangers — the SUV or van is held for your party alone — and the driver speaks English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which smooths the first hour off the ship. Booking and coordination run through direct WhatsApp contact, so you reach a real person about your ship, your terminal, and your pickup time, not a queue. Your luggage is loaded and handled by the driver, and you ride straight from the cruise terminal to the hotel door with no transfers in between. For cruise passengers working a tight turnaround between ship and hotel, that single coordinated handoff is the point.
Extended Stay America Select Suites – Fort Lauderdale – Airport – West Hotel sits in the Airport-West district of Fort Lauderdale, a practical base for cruise travelers connecting through Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The property offers studio suites with in-room kitchens, which suit longer stays before or after a sailing. Its location west of the airport keeps it close to the I-95 corridor, car-rental counters, and the routes back toward the airport and PortMiami for your next leg. You can review room types, amenities, and current availability on the official site below, or compare extended-stay options across the wider metro.
Official references: Fort Lauderdale Airport-West hotel details and Fort Lauderdale extended-stay locations.
Yes. The hotel sits in the Airport-West area, just west of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, which makes it a convenient overnight stop for cruise passengers catching an early or late flight. The same I-95 corridor that links it to the airport also carries the transfer route down to PortMiami.
The surrounding area leans practical: dining, supermarkets, and car-rental counters sit within a short drive, useful for stocking the in-suite kitchen or running errands between legs of a trip. Fort Lauderdale’s beaches, riverwalk, and downtown are a manageable drive east when you want a day out before sailing.
The fare covers the private vehicle, the bilingual driver, and the full door-to-door trip with nothing added for routine costs along the way. Everything below travels with the ride at no extra charge, so the number you book is the number you pay for a standard daytime transfer.
Most trips need nothing beyond the fare. Extra costs appear only when you add a second child seat beyond the free first one, or when your pickup falls outside daytime hours, which carries the late-pickup surcharge described below. Each is confirmed before you commit, so nothing is added quietly to your total.
Payment splits into a deposit at booking and the balance on trip day, so you confirm now and settle the rest in person. You can pay by Venmo, Zelle, or a secure link sent over WhatsApp or through the website, and a round trip is arranged as both legs in one reservation.
Daytime pickups between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM carry no surcharge. Trips that start outside that window add a set amount on top of the fare, scaled by vehicle.
Cruise travelers ask the same handful of questions about timing, luggage, and pricing for this route. The short answers below cover what matters before you book.
Your driver follows your ship’s arrival, so a late dock does not cost you the ride. The pickup re-times to when you actually clear the terminal, at no change to the agreed fare. Send your ship name when you book so the driver can watch its scheduled clearance.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person. Your whole group rides for the one price shown in the prices list above, whether that is two travelers or a full van. You choose the vehicle by passenger count, and everyone aboard is covered by that single fare.
A round trip is simply double the one-way fare above — one charge for the port-to-hotel leg and one for the return. Book both directions together and the same private vehicle handles your trip back to PortMiami on embarkation day, with the driver’s details confirmed in advance.
Small pets travel with advance notice on WhatsApp, carried in a pet carrier. The first child seat is free for a child under 5; each additional seat carries an extra fee confirmed when you book. Mention pets and the ages of children at booking so the right setup is ready.
Yes. Disembarkation mornings are the most common pickup, and the driver collects your party at the terminal as you exit. Because several ships often clear at once, the drive can sit near the longer end of the time range, so book your slot for after your scheduled clearance.
Book as soon as your sailing dates are set so the right vehicle is held for your group and the daytime rate applies. Last-minute requests are taken when a vehicle is free, but reserving early secures your preferred pickup time and confirms the driver’s details before you sail.
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 your private ride to or from Port of Miami and Extended Stay America Select Suites – Fort Lauderdale – Airport – West Hotel by WhatsApp, email, or the website. Send your ship name, sailing date, terminal, and passenger count, and you receive confirmation plus the driver’s details before the day so the curbside pickup is set.
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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.
No complaints. the ride was quiet and comfortable.
Reservei e deu tudo certo. direção firme e relaxada. confirmaram por mensagem na noite anterior. Tudo certo no geral.
Chegamos no evento 20 minutos antes. Recomendação fácil.
Puntual. Ayudó con maletas. Confirmación rápida. Sin estrés!
Sem perrengue: o que pagamos bateu com o orçamento, fui no escuro e deu tudo certo, a parte mais facil do dia inteiro de viagem.