A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Pembroke Pines Hotel covers 23.3 miles (37.4 km) in about 48–59 minutes door to door, at a flat rate from $120 per vehicle. You ride in a black SUV or climate-controlled van with a bilingual driver, met curbside the moment you exit the cruise terminal.
Fares are per vehicle, locked at booking — pick the tier that fits your cruise party.
A pre-booked private vehicle is the most direct way to cover this 23.3-mile route. Choose the black SUV for parties up to five, the mid-size van for six to nine, or the large van for ten to fourteen. After you clear customs and collect your bags, walk out of the cruise terminal to the curb, where your driver is already waiting for your group — request a name sign over WhatsApp ahead of time and it will be held up at arrivals. There is ample room inside for cruise luggage, so no one squeezes around suitcases. From the terminal the driver heads straight north to Pembroke Pines and drops you at the hotel entrance, with no extra stops and no other passengers sharing the ride. Booking ahead means the vehicle and fare are reserved before your ship even docks, so you step off the gangway into a car that is already yours.
This is a private, door-to-door service built around cruise schedules rather than a meter. The vehicle is reserved for your party alone — never pooled with strangers — and the price you agree to at booking is the price you pay, with nothing added for traffic or demand. Your driver is bilingual, speaking English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which smooths the handoff right at a busy terminal. We track ship arrival times, so a late dock simply re-times your pickup at no charge instead of forfeiting a car. Communication runs through direct WhatsApp, so you can reach your driver before and during the trip without a call center in between. For passengers stepping off a long sailing with luggage and a family in tow, that combination of a guaranteed vehicle, a fixed fare, and a real person waiting at the curb is what makes the arrival smooth.
The drive covers 23.3 miles (37.4 km) and takes roughly 48 minutes in light traffic, rising to about 59 minutes during peak periods. The route runs largely on the I-95 EXPR express lanes and the Homestead Extension of Florida’s Turnpike, the two fastest corridors linking the port area to western Broward County. Mid-morning, when several ships disembark at once, the approach roads around the terminal fill up and the run leans toward the upper end of that range; an early-afternoon departure usually lands near 48 minutes. Tolls on the express and turnpike segments are already built into your rate, so the driver moves through them without stopping or asking for cash. Plan the lower number for an off-peak ride and the higher number on a busy weekend turnaround day so your onward schedule has a little cushion.
Three private vehicle tiers cover every cruise party size, each reserved for your group alone.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Pembroke Pines sits in western Broward County, between downtown Miami and Fort Lauderdale, which makes it a practical base for travelers splitting time across South Florida. The area is residential and suburban, lined with shopping plazas, chain and local dining, and easy highway access in every direction — handy for a pre-cruise overnight or a post-cruise stay before a flight out of either Fort Lauderdale or Miami. The hotel itself offers the standard Fairfield amenities for a comfortable turnaround night after disembarking. Review room types, rates, and on-site features on the Fairfield Inn Pembroke Pines official page, or check live availability and reservation options through the Pembroke Pines booking page.
The flat fare covers the full door-to-door trip and the costs that usually pile on at the end of a meter. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all included, so the agreed price is final. Onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot in the vehicle. The bilingual driver and curbside cruise-terminal pickup are part of every booking. A few items sit outside the base rate or need advance notice:
Daytime hours run from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no added cost. A trip that begins outside that window carries a modest surcharge:
Payment is split so nothing is due in full upfront. You can pay by Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent over WhatsApp or through the website. A 50% deposit confirms and locks your booking, and the remaining 50% goes to the driver on the day of the trip. A round trip is simply double the one-way fare for the same vehicle tier, booked as one reservation. Because the rate is fixed at the moment you book, the balance handed to the driver matches the figure agreed at the start — there is no recalculation for traffic, route, or how long the drive ends up taking. Confirm your vehicle tier, pickup window, and any child-seat or pet needs when you place the deposit so the driver arrives ready.
Your pickup re-times automatically at no extra charge. We track cruise arrival times, so if your ship reaches Port of Miami behind schedule, the driver adjusts to your actual disembarkation rather than the original clock time. You keep the same reserved vehicle and the same flat fare — there is no need to re-book or pay again for the delay.
The driver waits curbside at your cruise terminal and meets your group as you exit with your luggage. Send your ship and terminal details over WhatsApp ahead of time and request a name sign — it will be held up at arrivals so you spot the driver quickly. From there it is a short walk to the vehicle and straight on to Pembroke Pines.
The fare is per vehicle, not per person. Your whole cruise party rides for the one flat price shown in the price sheet above, whether that is the SUV or one of the vans. Adding passengers within a tier’s capacity does not change the cost — you only move up a tier if your group outgrows the seats, and the rate is still charged once for the trip.
Yes. Disembarkation-day pickups are exactly what this route is built for. Book ahead, share your ship name and terminal, and the driver is positioned at the curb for your departure window. Even when several ships clear at once and traffic around the terminal builds, your reserved vehicle holds, and arrival tracking keeps the pickup aligned with when you actually step off.
A round trip is priced as exactly double the one-way fare for your chosen vehicle tier, booked under a single reservation. That covers both the cruise-terminal pickup and the return run between the hotel and Port of Miami. Locking both legs at once keeps the same driver coordination and the same fixed rate for each direction, with the deposit-and-balance split applied to the combined booking.
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 transfer to or from Port of Miami and Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Pembroke Pines Hotel by message. Send your ship name, terminal, sailing date, pickup time, party size, and any child-seat or pet needs, and we will confirm your vehicle tier and lock the fare with a 50% deposit.
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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.
Well organized. great suspension, didn’t feel the bumps, honestly we got in at 11pm and the car was right there. We had 4 large bags.
O check-in do hotel demorou, sozinho, queria algo simples e consegui relaxar no banco de trás. naum precisou procurar ninguém, o carro tava onde disseram. Recebi as instruções antes do embarque.
Boarded our cruise with time to spare. No notes.
Recomiendo. Vale la pena. Sin drama. Buen precio.
Nuestro grupo de seis, el chat de reserva fue claro y rápido. Ventana de 20 minutos para el pickup.