A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Residence Inn Miami Sunny Isles Beach Hotel covers 16.2 miles (26.0 km) in about 48–59 minutes by black SUV or climate-controlled van, at a flat rate from $120 per vehicle. There is room for cruise luggage, and the ride goes door to door, dropping your group right at the hotel entrance in Sunny Isles Beach.
The price is per vehicle, fixed at booking, and covers your whole party for the one-way trip.
Curbside pickup at your cruise terminal is the simplest way to handle this route. Once your ship clears, the driver meets your group as you walk out, and you climb straight into a vehicle reserved for your party. Pick the option that matches your headcount: a black SUV for up to five travelers, a van for six to nine, or a larger van for ten to fourteen. Each has room for cruise luggage, so everyone rides together with bags loaded for you. The trip runs door to door and ends at the hotel entrance in Sunny Isles Beach — no transfers, no stops to drop off other passengers.
Message the dispatch team over WhatsApp with your ship name, terminal, headcount, and sailing date. They confirm the vehicle and time, and the slot is held for your group alone. Booking ahead means the driver is already assigned before you step off the gangway.
A vehicle reserved for your party means no shared ride and no wait on strangers. The fare is locked the moment you book, so traffic, demand, or a late sailing never changes what you owe. Your driver is bilingual — English plus Spanish or Portuguese — which makes the first exchange after a long voyage easy. The team also watches your ship’s arrival, so if the vessel docks behind schedule the pickup is re-timed at no extra charge. Cruise luggage is loaded for you, and the whole booking runs over WhatsApp, giving you a direct line to a real person instead of an app queue.
The drive covers 16.2 miles and takes about 48 minutes off-peak, stretching toward 59 minutes when traffic peaks. The route runs north along I-95, the main artery linking downtown Miami to the northern beaches, before turning east toward the coast and Collins Avenue. Mid-morning and early-afternoon windows move fastest. Weekday rush hours and busy disembark mornings push the trip to the higher end of that range, which is why the driver plans the departure around your terminal’s clearance time rather than a fixed clock.
When three or more ships clear within the same window, terminal exits and the I-95 ramps fill up, adding slow minutes to the first leg. The driver factors this into the pickup so your group is not left circling. Once clear of the port, the run north stays steady.
Residence Inn Miami Sunny Isles Beach is an extended-stay Marriott property set along the Sunny Isles Beach strip in northeast Miami-Dade, a short walk from the Atlantic shoreline. Suites come with full kitchens, which suits families settling in after a sailing or extending their trip before the next one. The location puts you on Collins Avenue, the beachfront corridor lined with sand, dining, and shops. See the Residence Inn Sunny Isles Beach overview for property details, and the Sunny Isles Beach visitor guide for things to do nearby.
The Residence Inn itself is the easy choice for cruise travelers who want kitchen suites and beach access in one spot. If you prefer a different base, the wider Sunny Isles, Aventura, and Bal Harbour areas all sit minutes apart along the same coastal corridor, each with its own beach-and-shopping mix.
The beach is the headline — wide sand and calm Atlantic water steps from Collins Avenue. Aventura Mall, one of the largest in the country, sits a short drive west, and Haulover Park’s beach and marina lie just south. Oceanfront dining and the Newport Fishing Pier round out an easy first day off the ship.
Three private vehicle tiers cover this route, each held for your group alone:
Parties of ten to fourteen ride together in the larger van, so a multi-generation family or a group of friends from one sailing stays in a single vehicle. There is room for cruise luggage on board, and the flat per-vehicle price keeps the math simple no matter the headcount.
The quoted price already covers tolls, SunPass, and fuel, so there is nothing extra to settle for the road itself. Onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot in the vehicle. The first child seat for a child under five is included free, and the bilingual driver and curbside cruise-terminal pickup are part of the service. Everything in the price list is what your group pays for the one-way trip — the figure does not change for traffic or demand.
Each child seat beyond the first one carries an added fee, confirmed when you book. Anything outside the door-to-door transfer itself — such as detours or stops you request — is arranged separately. Otherwise the road costs (tolls, SunPass, fuel) and onboard WiFi are already built into the flat price.
Small pets are welcome with advance notice over WhatsApp and must travel in a pet carrier for the ride. Letting the team know when you book means the right vehicle is assigned and your companion travels comfortably from the terminal to the hotel.
Yes. The first child seat for a child under five is provided free of charge. If you need more than one seat, each additional seat carries a small fee confirmed at booking. Note your children’s ages over WhatsApp so the seats are installed and ready before pickup.
Payment runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure link sent over WhatsApp or the website. A 50% deposit confirms the booking, and the remaining 50% goes to the driver on the day of travel. The price quoted is the one-way fare per vehicle; a round trip is simply double that one-way amount, booked in a single reservation so both legs are locked in.
A round trip is double the one-way fare — the same per-vehicle rate applied to each direction. Reserving both legs together means your return is already scheduled and held, with one deposit covering the booking and the balance paid to the driver on the day you travel.
The driver meets your group curbside as you exit the cruise terminal, on foot, ready to take your bags to the vehicle. Request a name sign over WhatsApp in advance and the driver will hold it at the exit, making the handoff quick even in a crowded disembark crush.
Yes — disembark-day pickups are the core of this service. Share your ship name and terminal when you book, and the driver schedules the pickup around your clearance time. As long as it falls within daytime hours, no surcharge applies, and your group rides straight to Sunny Isles Beach.
A late docking is no problem. The team tracks your vessel’s arrival and re-times the pickup at no extra charge if the ship is behind schedule. Because the fare was locked at booking, a delayed arrival never triggers a surge or a higher price — the driver simply waits for your group.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person — your whole party rides for the single flat price shown in the price list above. Whether you book the SUV or a van, the cost stays the same regardless of how many travelers fill the seats up to that vehicle’s capacity.
Daytime service runs from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no added cost. Trips that fall outside that window carry a surcharge:
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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Reserve your private ride to or from Port of Miami and Residence Inn Miami Sunny Isles Beach Hotel by sending your ship name, terminal, headcount, and date. The team confirms your vehicle, locks the flat fare, and assigns your bilingual driver so everything is set before you reach the terminal.
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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.
Atendeu o esperado: trajeto sem estresse e sem imprevistos, muito mais tranquilo que esperar na fila do táxi, calmo na direção, deu pra relaxar.
Conductor profesional. Interior limpio. Sin drama.
Primera vez en Miami, llegamos la noche antes del crucero y reservé online y me confirmaron rápido. no hubo que buscar a nadie, el auto estaba donde dijeron. Nos facilitó el día.
Pontuais e atenciosos. já tava esperando quando saímos.
Stepped out of the cruise terminal and quick couple’s weekend, tried Uber once, this was the better call. wifi worked, kids stayed busy on the way. Could actually relax in the back.