A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and InterContinental at Doral Miami Hotel covers 6 miles (9.7 km) in 12 to 20 minutes door to door, off-peak to peak, with a flat rate from $80 per vehicle. A black SUV or climate-controlled van and a bilingual driver handle the short ride from the pier straight to the hotel in Doral.
Pricing below is per vehicle for the whole group, not per person.
Two vehicle classes cover this route: a black SUV for up to 5 passengers and a climate-controlled van for larger groups of 6 to 9 or 10 to 14. After you clear customs and walk out of the cruise terminal, your bilingual driver is waiting curbside, holding a name sign if you requested one over WhatsApp in advance. There is ample room for cruise luggage, so the whole party rides together with bags loaded in one stop. From the terminal the route runs west toward Doral via the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836), reaching the hotel without transfers or detours. To reserve, message us on WhatsApp with your ship name, arrival date, group size, and terminal, and we confirm the vehicle and pickup time. The trip is door to door — you board at the pier and step out at the hotel entrance in Doral.
The right vehicle depends on your group size, and every option is private to your party alone. The black SUV suits couples, solo cruisers, and small families of up to 5, with the seating to keep everyone together. The midsize van fits groups of 6 to 9, a good match for multigenerational families or two cabins traveling as one. The largest van seats 10 to 14, built for extended families, friend groups, or several cabins sharing one ride from the pier. Each class is reserved exclusively for your booking — no strangers and no extra stops. Tell us how many are traveling and we assign the class that fits.
The drive covers 6 miles (9.7 km) and runs 12 to 20 minutes door to door, off-peak to peak. Off-peak, with light traffic on the Dolphin Expressway, the trip lands near the 12-minute mark. During peak windows — weekday rush hours and mornings when several ships disembark at once — expect closer to 20 minutes as terminal exits and downtown approaches fill up. The route stays short because Doral sits just west of downtown Miami, a straight shot from the port. Your driver watches conditions and chooses the cleanest path. Plan your day around the longer end if you have an early flight or a tight reservation, and you will have margin to spare on a normal departure.
InterContinental at Doral Miami Hotel sits in Doral, a business and resort district just west of downtown Miami and minutes from Miami International Airport. The property is a full resort with a golf course, spa, and pools, popular with both leisure travelers and conference guests. Doral itself is known for its golf, shopping, and dining, with easy highway access in every direction. You can review rooms and amenities on the InterContinental at Doral official site or check rates and reservation details through the IHG listing for the Doral property. Whether you are spending a pre-cruise night or staying on after your sailing, the hotel makes a quiet base away from the busy port.
Doral and the surrounding area west of downtown offer a wide range of lodging, from resort-style stays to business hotels near the airport. If you would rather be closer to the water, the Brickell area and the Miami Beach side put you near nightlife and the sand, both a short drive from the port. We run your transfer to whichever address you choose.
Golf is the headline draw in Doral, with championship courses minutes from the hotel, plus a spa and pools on the property itself. Nearby you will find large shopping centers, Latin-American dining, and quick highway links to downtown Miami, the Wynwood art district, and the beaches. Miami International Airport is close at hand for onward flights.
The rate covers the full ride for your group with nothing to calculate at the curb. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all built into the price, so there is nothing extra for the highway. A bilingual driver — English plus Spanish or Portuguese — handles your trip, and onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot for the whole party. Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp, traveling in a pet carrier. The first child seat is free for a child under 5; any additional child seat carries a small fee confirmed when you book. Everything you need for the short hop from the pier to Doral is part of the one per-vehicle price.
Beyond the late-night premium and additional child seats, the rate stands as quoted. A booking outside daytime hours adds a surcharge detailed below, and each child seat past the first carries a small confirmed fee. There are no per-bag fees and no separate fuel or toll add-ons. Anything not listed on this page is simply not charged.
A private vehicle reserved for your party alone is the core of the service — you never share the ride or stop for other passengers. The fare is locked when you book, so it never surges for traffic, weather, or peak cruise days. Your driver is bilingual, easy to reach, and coordinates directly with you over WhatsApp from the moment you book until you reach the hotel. Bags are loaded once and the trip runs straight from the pier to Doral, which matters most when you are stepping off a ship with a schedule to keep. For cruise passengers juggling a tight turnaround, one named driver and one confirmed pickup beat scrambling for a ride at the terminal. Message us and the whole plan is set before you sail.
Payment runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure link sent over WhatsApp or our website — whichever is easiest for you. A 50% deposit confirms the booking, and you pay the remaining 50% to the driver on the day of the trip. A round trip is simply double the one-way price for the same vehicle, billed the same way. Because the rate is per vehicle, the cost is the same whether one person rides or the van is full. Everything is settled before pickup except the driver-day balance, so there are no surprises when you arrive at the pier.
Daytime hours run 7 AM to 9 PM with no surcharge. Trips that fall outside that window carry a small premium added to the per-vehicle rate.
If your ship docks late, your pickup re-times at no extra charge — we track cruise arrival times and adjust the driver to your actual disembarkation. Send us your ship name and date when you book so we can monitor it. You will not lose your ride or pay a re-booking fee for a delayed arrival.
Your driver meets you curbside right outside the cruise terminal as you exit, after you collect bags and clear customs. Request a name sign over WhatsApp in advance and the driver will hold it so you spot them quickly. Send your terminal number when you book and we direct the driver to the correct pickup point.
The price is per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides for the single rate shown above. A couple pays the same as a family filling the SUV, and a van’s rate covers everyone aboard. Round trips are double the one-way for the same vehicle. Group size only decides which class you book.
Yes — disembarkation day is exactly when most cruisers book this transfer. Reserve in advance with your ship and date, and the driver is waiting curbside when you walk off. Because we follow ship arrival times, an early or late debark is covered without re-booking. The short run to Doral has you at the hotel quickly once you are aboard.
Yes — we run the return from the hotel back to Port of Miami for your next sailing or departure. A round trip is double the one-way rate for the same vehicle, arranged in one booking. Give us your return date and time and the driver is at the hotel entrance to take you back to the pier.
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 transfer before you sail. Message us with your ship name, arrival or departure date, group size, and terminal, and we confirm your vehicle, pickup point, and time. The sooner you book, the easier it is to match your exact schedule from the pier to Doral.
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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.
Reserva fácil e sem stress. me senti seguro a viagem inteira, e confirmaram por mensagem na noite anterior.
On a couple’s trip, courteous from the moment we got in.
Well organized. we keep coming back because it just works, best of all wifi worked, kids stayed busy on the way
Tal y como prometieron. espacio de sobra para la familia, la verdad el baúl entró cuatro maletas grandes más las de mano.
Éramos so nós dois e mais organizado que o rideshare. sem pedágio surpresa, sem empurrar nada, só a corrida. Recomendação fácil. (éramos 8 na van e ainda sobrou espaço)