A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Hotel St. Michel runs 5 to 30 minutes door to door in a black SUV or climate-controlled van, at a flat rate from $80 per vehicle. Your bilingual driver meets the group curbside at the cruise terminal and drives straight to the hotel’s door in Coral Gables — no shared seats, no surge, no meter.
Each price below covers the whole vehicle and your entire party in one direction, with no per-person charge.
The simplest way from the cruise terminal to Hotel St. Michel is a private door-to-door vehicle booked ahead. You pick the tier that matches your party: a black SUV for up to 5 passengers, a van for 6 to 9, or a larger van for 10 to 14. After you clear the gangway and collect your bags, the driver is waiting curbside at your terminal, loads the cruise luggage, and pulls out toward Coral Gables with room to spare. There is no taxi line to join and no app to refresh. You ride straight to the hotel entrance on Alcazar Avenue and step out at the door. To reserve, send your ship name, terminal, and arrival date over WhatsApp, and the pickup is locked to your group alone.
After you disembark and clear customs, walk out to the terminal’s ground-transportation curb. Your driver is already there and, if you ask on WhatsApp in advance, holds a name sign so you spot them fast. They take the bags, you board, and you leave — no scanning a parking lot for a stranger’s sedan.
The drive from PortMiami to Hotel St. Michel takes between 5 and 30 minutes. Off-peak, with light roads, you reach the hotel near the low end of that window. The high end applies during weekday rush hours and on busy disembark mornings, when traffic leaving the port area and crossing toward Coral Gables thickens. Your driver knows the surface streets and the quickest path for the conditions on the day, so the spread reflects real traffic rather than guesswork. Because the fare is set when you book, a slower run never changes what you pay. Plan your onward day around the upper end if you have a tight reservation, and you will usually arrive with time in hand.
Yes. When three or more ships empty on the same morning, the roads around the terminals and the bridges into the city fill quickly, pushing the ride toward the longer end of the window. Booking a private vehicle means your driver is already positioned for you rather than circling for a fare.
One vehicle is reserved for your party and no one else’s, so the back seats stay yours from the terminal to the hotel. The fare is a flat rate locked the moment you book — traffic, demand, and the time of day never move it. Your bilingual driver speaks English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which smooths the handoff when you have just stepped off the ship. There is space for the bags a cruise leaves you carrying, so nothing rides on your lap. Booking and any change go directly through WhatsApp, person to person, instead of through an app queue. The result is a clean, coordinated ride to or from Port of Miami and Hotel St. Michel that you set up once and forget about until the driver greets you.
Three private tiers cover most cruise parties, and every one is yours alone for the trip.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person. Your whole group rides for the single price shown for that tier, so a family of five in the SUV pays the same as one traveler would. The number of seats fills out the value rather than raising the fare — pick the tier that holds everyone and split it as you like.
Hotel St. Michel sits at 162 Alcazar Avenue in Coral Gables, a leafy, walkable district of Mediterranean architecture southwest of downtown Miami. Step outside and you are minutes from Miracle Mile, the city’s main run of boutiques, cafés, and dining, and a short stroll from the historic Venetian Pool carved from coral rock. The surrounding streets are lined with galleries, tree-shaded plazas, and the offices of the Coral Gables business core, making the hotel an easy base for both leisure and work. After a cruise, it is a calm landing spot with quick access to the rest of greater Miami. For rooms, rates, and amenities, see the Hotel St. Michel official site before you travel.
Yes. Hotel St. Michel opened in 1926 as a European-style boutique property in Coral Gables and is recognized as a local historic landmark. Its Mediterranean Revival design, period detailing, and intimate scale set it apart from the larger chain hotels nearby, giving arriving cruise guests a character-rich place to stay.
Within easy reach you have Miracle Mile for shopping and restaurants, the coral-rock Venetian Pool for a swim, and the quiet residential avenues of Coral Gables for an evening walk. Downtown Miami, the waterfront, and the wider metro area are all a short drive on, so the hotel works well for both relaxing and exploring.
The fare covers the private vehicle, your bilingual driver, and the full ride from the cruise terminal to the hotel door. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all built into the price, so nothing is added along the way. Onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot in the vehicle. The first child seat is free for a child under 5, fitted at no charge when you request it. Beyond that, the only extras that ever apply are spelled out plainly below, never sprung on you at drop-off.
Two items can add to the base fare. Each additional child seat beyond the first carries an extra fee confirmed when you book. A pickup scheduled outside daytime hours adds the late-night amount listed further down this page. Nothing else is charged — tolls, fuel, and the standard ride are already part of the rate.
Yes. Each vehicle carries a mobile hotspot, so you can message family, confirm your hotel check-in, or pull up directions while you ride. It is handy right after a cruise, when your phone may still be catching up after days of limited signal at sea.
Payment runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure link sent over WhatsApp or the website — you choose what is easiest. You secure the booking with a 50% deposit upfront, and you settle the remaining 50% directly with the driver on the day of the trip. There is no hidden processing step and no charge added later for the ride itself. Once the deposit lands, your vehicle, tier, and pickup time are confirmed and held for your group, so the seats are guaranteed before your ship even docks.
A round trip is simply double the one-way price for your vehicle tier — the outbound ride plus the return, booked together. Reserving both legs at once locks the same vehicle and driver for each direction and saves you arranging a second pickup later. The same deposit-and-balance split applies to the combined booking.
Your driver waits curbside at your cruise terminal’s ground-transportation area, right where passengers exit after customs. Ask on WhatsApp in advance and they hold a name sign so you find each other quickly. Tell us your terminal letter when you book and the meeting point is set before you ever step ashore.
If your ship arrives behind schedule, the driver adjusts your pickup time to match the actual disembarkation, at no extra cost. Send your ship name when you book and we follow its status, so a delayed docking does not cost you the ride or force a rebooking. Your vehicle simply waits.
Yes. Disembarkation morning is one of the most common pickups we handle. Reserve in advance with your ship name and terminal, and the driver is positioned for you as you walk off, even when several ships empty at once. That avoids the taxi queue exactly when the curb is busiest and you want to get moving.
Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp, traveling inside a pet carrier for the ride. Let us know when you book so the right vehicle is assigned. The carrier keeps your companion secure and the cabin clean for the short trip from the port to Coral Gables.
Yes. The first child seat is free for a child under 5, fitted on request when you book. If you need more than one, each additional seat carries an extra fee confirmed at booking. Tell us your children’s ages ahead of time so the correct seats are in the vehicle before pickup.
Daytime pickups between 7 AM and 9 PM carry no surcharge. A trip that starts outside those hours adds the amount below to the fare.
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.
Uber, Uber Black, Lyft, and Lyft Lux are trademarks of their respective owners. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by them. Comparison reflects publicly available pricing as of 2026.
Send your ship name, terminal, and travel date through WhatsApp or email to reserve your private ride to or from Port of Miami and Hotel St. Michel. Mention how many passengers, any child seats, and a pet if one is coming, and we confirm the vehicle and pickup time straight back to you. Book ahead and your driver is waiting curbside the moment you step off the ship.
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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.
Tudo certo. Boa viagem. Bom motorista.
Trajeto silencioso. Interior limpo. Sem dor de cabeça. Reserva fácil. (com 3 bagagens de mão e 2 despachadas)
Nice service, respectful driiver who let us decompress.
Nice service. communication was clear from booking onward, best of all they tracked our cruise ship’s arrival without us asking. (with 3 carry-ons and 2 checked bags)
Made my embarkation slot without rushing.