A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Marriott Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel covers 25.2 miles (40.6 km) in about 47–57 minutes by black SUV or climate-controlled van, at a flat rate from $120 per vehicle. One booking puts a bilingual driver curbside at your cruise terminal and drives your whole party straight to the hotel door.
The fare is set per vehicle and locked when you book — pick the tier that fits your cruise party.
Reserve a private black SUV or van and one driver handles the whole door-to-door trip. Choose the SUV when your party is five or fewer; step up to a van for six to nine or ten to fourteen travelers. After you clear the ship, the driver is already waiting at the curb beside your cruise terminal, loads the bags, and pulls away — no taxi queue, no shared stops, and ample room for cruise luggage in the cargo space. The ride goes straight to the hotel entrance in Dania Beach. To set it up, send your ship name, arrival date, passenger count, and hotel details over WhatsApp or the website. Your vehicle and fare are confirmed on the spot, so there is nothing to arrange in the chaos of disembark morning. Departing the hotel for your ship works the same way in reverse, timed to your check-in.
The drive runs about 47 minutes off-peak and stretches toward 57 minutes at peak. Most of the route follows the I-95 Express lanes north out of downtown Miami toward Broward County, which keeps the trip predictable even when the regular lanes back up. Two things move that number: the time of day and how many ships dock alongside yours. When several vessels empty onto PortMiami at once, terminal roads and the I-95 on-ramps fill quickly, which is where the extra ten minutes come from. Early-morning departures from the hotel toward the port usually land at the faster end. Because your driver watches the ship’s arrival, the pickup is timed to when you actually walk out, not a guessed clock time — so a slow customs hall on disembark day does not leave a car circling or a meter running while you wait.
The right tier depends only on how many people are traveling — every option is a private vehicle held for your party alone.
The Marriott Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel sits in the Dania Pointe district of Dania Beach, minutes from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport and a short hop from the Atlantic shoreline. The surrounding Dania Pointe development packs open-air shopping, restaurants, and a movie theater into walking distance, which makes it an easy landing spot for a night before or after a cruise. Dania Beach itself and the wider Fort Lauderdale beachfront are a quick drive away when you want sand and water. For the property’s room types, amenities, and check-in details, see the Marriott Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel official site. The location works well for travelers timing an early flight out of FLL the morning after they leave the ship.
Staying at the Marriott Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel itself keeps you in Dania Pointe with dining and the airport close by. If you prefer alternatives, the broader Dania Beach and Hollywood areas north of the port offer plenty of lodging near the beach and FLL — handy when your flight leaves early the day after disembarking.
The flat fare already covers the parts of the trip that usually surprise travelers. Your driver is bilingual — English plus Spanish or Portuguese — so communication on a tired disembark morning stays simple.
Beyond the flat fare, only two items can change your total: an additional child seat past the first free one, and an after-hours fee when your trip runs outside the 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM daytime window. Both are spelled out before you pay, so the number you approve is the number you owe.
Payment splits across the booking and the trip day so nothing rides on a single moment. You can pay by Venmo, Zelle, or a secure link sent through WhatsApp or the website — whichever is easiest before you sail. A 50% deposit confirms and locks your vehicle and fare; the remaining 50% goes to the driver on the day of the trip. A round trip is simply double the one-way price, so a there-and-back booking — port to hotel now, hotel to port later — is straightforward to total in advance. Because the rate is fixed at booking, the figure you see is the figure you pay; traffic, demand, and a late-docking ship do not move it. Settling the deposit early also means there is no scramble to arrange money while you are standing curbside with luggage on disembark morning.
The whole vehicle belongs to your party — no shared ride, no stranger’s stops, no waiting for a van to fill before it leaves the terminal. The fare is flat and locked at booking, so a peak-hour disembark or heavy demand never inflates it. A bilingual driver meets you directly, and one WhatsApp thread handles the booking, any timing change, and the trip-day confirmation. For cruise passengers juggling luggage and a tight onward schedule, that means a known car, a known driver, and a known price waiting the moment you step off the ship — instead of improvising transport in a crowded port. Departing travelers get the same private handling timed to their check-in deadline.
Service runs around the clock, not just during business hours, because cruise schedules rarely cooperate. The no-surcharge daytime window is 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM; trips that start outside it are still fully available and simply carry a modest after-hours fee detailed further down. So a 5:00 AM disembark heading to the hotel for an early flight, or a late-night hotel pickup for a midnight sailing, are both covered. Book the same way over WhatsApp, note the unusual hour, and the driver is scheduled to be curbside on time.
Drivers follow the terminal’s ship debark updates, so the pickup is timed to when your vessel actually clears — not a fixed clock guess. If your ship docks late or customs runs slow, the pickup window shifts with it at no extra charge, and you are not billed for a car waiting on a delay outside your control. Just share your ship name and arrival date when you book, and that lets the driver line the meet-up to your real exit time.
Quick answers to the questions cruise travelers ask most about this PortMiami to Dania Beach run.
Yes — for departing passengers the driver delivers you directly to your cruise terminal at the Port of Miami, luggage and all. Share your ship and terminal when booking so the drop-off lands at the correct building, and you step out steps from check-in instead of across the port.
Your driver waits curbside right at the cruise terminal as you come out. Request a name sign through WhatsApp in advance and the driver holds it at the exit, which makes the meet-up simple in a crowd of disembarking passengers. You head straight from the terminal door to the vehicle.
There is room for cruise luggage in both the SUV and the vans — the cargo space is sized for a full week’s bags. Booking by passenger count rather than guesswork keeps the vehicle right for your group, so a family stepping off the ship after a long sailing rides comfortably with everything aboard.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person — your whole party rides for the one flat price shown in the prices list above. Five travelers in the SUV pay the same as one. That makes a private transfer especially efficient for families and groups splitting a single fare.
A round trip is simply double the one-way fare for your chosen vehicle — port to hotel now, hotel to port later, booked together. There is no separate round-trip rate to decode; take the one-way price above and double it. Booking both legs at once also locks your return car before you sail.
Yes. The first child seat is free for a child under 5, and any additional seats carry a small added fee confirmed when you book. Note how many seats you need and the children’s ages over WhatsApp, and the correct seats are installed and ready before pickup.
Trips that begin outside the 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM daytime window carry a small after-hours fee on top of the flat fare. The amount depends on your vehicle.
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 to or from Port of Miami and Marriott Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel by sending your ship name, sailing or arrival date, passenger count, and any child-seat or pet needs. We confirm the vehicle and the flat fare, take the 50% deposit, and have your bilingual driver waiting curbside when you step off the ship. Message us to book.
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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.
Salí del terminal de cruceros y más organizado que el rideshare. siguieron la llegada de mi crucero sin que se lo pidiéramos. Contentos con haber elegido esto.
Tal y como prometieron. llegó puntual sin demoras.
Was on a quick solo trip, fair deal, would book again easily.
Da confirmação ao desembarque, tudo no lugar.
Todo en orden: se portó como un caballero, no sabíamos qué esperar y superó nuestras expectativas, la sillita infantil nos salvó. (llevábamos 4 maletas grandes)