A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Ramada Plaza Marco Polo Beach Resort covers 19.2 miles (30.9 km) in about 44 to 54 minutes door to door, in a black SUV or climate-controlled van with a bilingual driver, at a flat rate from $120 per vehicle. We track your ship and meet your group curbside as you step off the terminal.
The fare is set per vehicle for the whole party, locked the moment you book — pick the tier that fits your group size below.
A reserved private vehicle is the most direct way off the ship and up the coast to Sunny Isles Beach. You skip taxi lines, ride with only your own party, and head straight to the resort with no detours or extra stops. Choose the Black SUV for couples and small families up to five, a six-to-nine van for mid-size groups, or a ten-to-fourteen van for large families and friend groups traveling together. The driver pulls up curbside at your terminal, helps load cruise luggage into the back, and rolls north toward the resort entrance for a true door-to-door drop-off. One booking covers the whole trip — no apps to open while you juggle bags on the curb.
Send your ship name, terminal, sailing date, group size, and resort address by WhatsApp or through the website. We confirm the vehicle tier and pickup plan, place a 50% deposit to lock the fare, and share the driver’s details before your sailing. Request a name sign at this stage so it is ready as you exit.
A private car reserved for your party alone means no waiting to fill seats and no strangers sharing the ride. Your bilingual driver speaks English plus Spanish or Portuguese, so directions and the resort handoff stay clear from the curb to the lobby. The fare you confirm at booking is the fare you pay — demand, weather, and rush hour never move it. Cruise luggage rides with you in the same vehicle, and there is room for the bags a sailing leaves you with. Direct WhatsApp contact puts a real person on the other end before and during your trip, not a queue or a chatbot. The result is one coordinated pickup built around a cruise schedule rather than a generic city ride.
We watch your vessel’s debark status, so a late dock or a slow customs hall does not strand your driver or burn your reservation. The pickup re-times to your real exit, not a guessed clock time. That matters most when several ships unload at once and the terminals back up.
The trip runs 19.2 miles and takes about 44 to 54 minutes door to door, off-peak to peak. The route leans on the I-95 EXPR express lanes heading north before cutting east toward the coast and Collins Avenue. Off-peak mornings move quickly; the lower end of that window is realistic when you clear customs early. Peak periods — late-morning disembark waves, weekday afternoon commuter traffic, and the surge when multiple ships release passengers together — push you toward the upper end. Tolls on the express lanes are already covered in your fare, so the driver can use the faster lanes without you settling anything roadside. Build the longer estimate into any onward plan on a heavy port day, and the driver adjusts the departure so you reach the resort without a scramble.
The thickest congestion hits mid-to-late morning, when most cruise lines complete disembarkation and thousands head out at once. Weekday afternoon rush along I-95 also slows the run north. Early exits before the main debark wave usually land near the 44-minute mark.
The resort sits directly on the sand in Sunny Isles Beach, a quieter stretch of oceanfront north of the South Beach crowds. Guests get a private beach, ocean-view rooms, and easy access to the wide Collins Avenue corridor of dining, shopping, and the Aventura Mall a short drive inland. It is a calm landing spot to start or close a cruise, with the Atlantic at your door and Miami’s attractions within reach. Check details and current offerings on the Marco Polo Beach Resort official site or the Greater Miami visitor resort listing.
Sunny Isles Beach gives you swimming and sunset walks right outside, while a short hop south reaches Bal Harbour Shops and Haulover Park. Aventura Mall, one of the largest in the country, sits a few minutes inland. The South Beach scene and downtown Miami stay within an easy ride for a day trip.
Every option is private and reserved for your party only — no shared seats. Match the tier to how many travelers you have:
The rate covers the full door-to-door ride for your group with a bilingual driver, curb-side cruise-terminal pickup, and a name sign on request via WhatsApp. Tolls, SunPass, and fuel are all built in — nothing to settle on the road. Onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot so you can message family or check the resort while you ride. The first child seat for a child under five is included free when you request it at booking. Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp, traveling in a pet carrier. Everything listed here is part of the price you confirm.
Each additional child seat beyond the first carries a small fee confirmed when you book, so flag the exact number of seats in advance. A late-night surcharge applies outside daytime hours (detailed below). Beyond those, the quoted fare is complete for the route — no surprise add-ons appear at drop-off.
Payment runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure link sent over WhatsApp or the website — whichever is easiest for you.
A round trip is simply double the one-way fare for your vehicle tier, covering both your arrival pickup and your return to the port. You place a 50% deposit at booking to lock the vehicle and the rate, then hand the remaining 50% to the driver on the day of travel.
Daytime hours run 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no surcharge. Trips that fall outside that window carry a modest addition for the off-hour driver:
Your reservation re-times automatically — we track your vessel’s debark status, so a late dock does not cost you the ride or the fare. The driver adjusts to your real exit instead of a fixed clock time. Just keep your WhatsApp reachable once you have phone signal off the ship.
The driver waits curbside at your cruise terminal and meets your group as you walk out with your bags. Request a name sign in advance on WhatsApp and it will be ready. Message the driver once you clear customs, and they pull up to load luggage and head for Sunny Isles Beach.
Yes — disembarkation day is exactly what this transfer is built for. Reserve the date and ship in advance, and the driver is on standby at your terminal as you exit. Because we follow debark timing, even the busy multi-ship mornings stay covered without you re-booking anything from the curb.
The fare is per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides for the single price shown for that tier. Five travelers in the SUV pay the same as one. That makes a private ride especially economical for families and groups splitting one booking up the coast.
The first child seat for a child under five is free when requested at booking; each additional seat carries a small fee confirmed in advance, so tell us how many you need. Small pets travel too, with advance notice on WhatsApp and in a proper pet carrier for the ride.
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 your private ride to or from the port now. Send your ship name, sailing date, terminal, group size, and the resort address, and we will confirm the vehicle, the fare, and your driver before you sail. Request a name sign and any child seats at the same time so everything is set the moment you step off.
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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.
Quick and easy. leather seats clean and the AC worked great. they confirmed by message the night before. Made the day easier.
Tudo perfeito. sem tarifa dinâmica e sem esperar no calor, o melhor o ar-condicionado tava no ponto certo depois de um dia longo.
Punctual and professional. fair deal, would book again easily.
Vehículo impecable. Buen viaje. Conductor amable. Todo bien. (ahorramos 15 minutos vs la fila de Uber)!
Ótimo custo-benefício. Sem ligação atrás de ligação, sem confusão no embarque.