A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel covers 6 miles (9.7 km) in about 11–18 minutes door to door, in a black SUV or climate-controlled van with a bilingual driver, at a flat rate from $80 per vehicle. One reserved car carries your whole cruise party, with room for luggage, straight to the hotel lobby.
The fare is per vehicle, locked when you book, and depends only on group size — pick the tier that fits your party.
The simplest route is a pre-booked private vehicle waiting at your cruise terminal the moment you clear the gangway. Choose the Black SUV for parties up to 5, the mid van for 6 to 9, or the large van for 10 to 14. Your driver meets the group curbside, helps load suitcases, and drives the short 6-mile run to the hotel entrance — no transfers, no waiting in a queue, no second leg. To reserve, send your ship name, arrival date, terminal, group size, and hotel direction over WhatsApp or the website; you receive a written confirmation with the flat fare and pickup plan. There is ample room for cruise luggage in every vehicle, so large checked bags and carry-ons ride with you rather than being left behind. The same booking works in reverse on departure day, leaving the hotel for the port.
Message us on WhatsApp or the website with your ship name, sail date, embarkation or disembarkation terminal, passenger count, and which direction you need. We reply with the exact vehicle tier, the flat fare, and your driver’s pickup instructions in writing. Booking ahead means your car is reserved and the price is fixed before you ever step off the ship.
The drive covers 6 miles and takes about 11 minutes off-peak, rising toward 18 minutes at peak hours. Most of the trip runs southwest from the port across the MacArthur or Dodge Island causeway and onto the surface arteries toward Coral Gables. Timing shifts with cruise-terminal congestion: when three or more ships disembark on the same morning, the roads around the port move slowly, and the early minutes of your ride absorb that crawl before traffic opens up. Midday and evening runs sit at the lower end of the range. Because your fare is set in advance, a longer ride caused by traffic or a late gate does not change the price — the meter never moves on a flat-rate booking. Plan for the upper end of the window if you book a morning pickup on a heavy debark day, and the lower end for an afternoon or evening transfer.
Three private tiers cover every cruise party, each reserved for your group alone.
The Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, Curio Collection by Hilton, is a Mediterranean-style hotel in the Coral Gables district, a leafy, walkable area known for the Miracle Mile shopping and dining strip, art galleries, and the University of Miami nearby. From the lobby you are minutes from the historic Venetian Pool, the Biltmore golf grounds, and a string of restaurants along Aragon and Ponce de Leon. The neighborhood sits southwest of downtown Miami, so it stays quieter than the beachfront while keeping easy reach of the airport and the financial district. For room types, amenities, and direct booking, see the official Hyatt Regency Coral Gables page, and for guest reviews and photos check this Coral Gables hotel overview.
Within a short walk you can stroll Miracle Mile’s boutiques and bridal shops, dine along Giralda Plaza, or visit the 1920s Venetian Pool. The Biltmore Hotel grounds, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, and Matheson Hammock Park are a brief drive away. The district mixes Spanish-revival architecture with banyan-lined streets, making it an easy base for both leisure and business travelers.
Your fare covers the private vehicle, the bilingual driver (English plus Spanish or Portuguese), and all road costs.
Beyond the flat fare, only a few situations add cost. Each additional child seat past the first carries a small fee confirmed at the time of booking. Trips that run outside daytime hours carry the after-hours surcharge described further down. Everything else for the standard run — the driver, road tolls, fuel, and WiFi — is already inside the price you confirm.
Payment is split so you confirm easily and settle the balance on the day.
Yes. Book both legs at once and a round trip is simply double the one-way fare for your vehicle tier. The same driver coordination applies on the return: pickup from the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables lobby at your chosen time, then a direct run to your departure terminal at PortMiami, with the price locked just as on the inbound leg.
This service is built around cruise schedules. One vehicle is reserved for your party alone — never a shared ride, so you stop only at your hotel. A bilingual driver greets you, helps with bags, and answers questions in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. The fare you confirm is the fare you pay: no surge pricing whatever the demand or traffic. You communicate directly with us over WhatsApp before and on the day, so changes to your ship time or pickup point reach a real person, not a queue. For families arriving with luggage and a tight gangway-to-hotel window, that direct, reserved arrangement removes the guesswork of finding a ride at a busy terminal. The result is a predictable door-to-door transfer that fits the rhythm of embarkation and disembarkation days.
Your driver tracks cruise-terminal arrival updates, so a late docking does not cost you the booking. The pickup is re-timed to your actual disembarkation, at no extra charge and with no need to re-book. Send a quick WhatsApp message once you know the new timing, and the driver adjusts to meet you when you clear the terminal.
The driver waits curbside right outside your cruise terminal and meets the group as you exit, holding a name sign if you request one over WhatsApp in advance. You won’t hunt through a rideshare lot — pickup happens at the terminal door. Share your terminal letter or number when booking so the driver positions at the correct exit.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person, so your whole group rides for the single flat price shown in the prices list above. Whether one or five passengers fill the SUV, the SUV fare is the same. Larger parties simply move up to the 6-9 or 10-14 van tier, again charged once for the vehicle.
Yes — disembarkation day is the most common booking. Reserve in advance with your ship name and terminal, and the driver is waiting curbside when you walk off, even during busy mornings with multiple ships clearing at once. Because pickup tracks your actual debark time, an early or delayed exit is handled without losing your reserved vehicle.
Yes. The first child seat is free for a child under 5, and any additional seats carry a small fee confirmed when you book. Tell us the number and ages of children traveling so the correct seats are installed before pickup. This keeps younger cruise passengers properly secured for the short ride to Coral Gables.
Daytime hours run 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no surcharge. Trips that fall outside that window carry a modest after-hours fee on top of the standard 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.
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Lock in your private ride to or from Port of Miami and the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables today. Send your ship name, sail date, terminal, group size, and direction, and we’ll confirm your vehicle, your flat fare, and your driver in writing. Reserve early so your car is set before you board or disembark.
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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.
La ventana de embarque venía justa, primera vez con transfer privado, sin arrepentirnos. siguieron la llegada de nuestro crucero sin que se lo pidiéramos. Ya guardamos el número para el próximo viaje.
Got in late and tired, carried the heavy bag for us. they tracked our cruise ship’s arrival without us asking. Fair deal, would book again easily.
On point. booked online and got confirmation in minutes. they tracked our cruise ship’s arrival without us asking. Made the day easier. With 3 carry-ons and 2 checked bags.
Sin drama. Asientos cómodos. Buen conductor. Vehículo impecable. Ahorramos 15 minutos vs la fila de Uber.
Primer viaje juntos a Miami, primera vez reservando así, lo haríamos otra vez. viaje fluido desde la acera hasta el terminal de cruceros. Recomendación fácil.