A private ride to or from Port of Miami and SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Miramar Hotel covers 34.8 miles in a black SUV or climate-controlled van, takes 62 to 72 minutes door to door, and books at a flat rate from $120 per vehicle. A bilingual driver meets your group curbside at the cruise terminal — no surge pricing, no shared seats with strangers.
The fare is a flat, per-vehicle rate set the moment you book, sized to how many cruise passengers ride together.
A pre-booked private vehicle is the simplest way to reach Miramar after a cruise. Your driver waits at the terminal curb as your group walks out, loads the cruise luggage, and heads straight to the hotel — one stop, your party only. The black SUV handles couples and small families up to five; the larger vans take groups of six to nine or ten to fourteen so a whole travel party stays together in one vehicle. There is ample room for cruise bags, carry-ons, and a stroller. To set it up, send your ship name, disembarkation date, terminal, and passenger count over WhatsApp, and the trip is confirmed before you sail. On arrival the driver drops you door-to-door at the SpringHill Suites entrance, so there is no curb-hunting, no app, and no second leg to coordinate after a long day at sea.
Message the team through WhatsApp or the website with your ship, terminal, disembarkation date, and how many passengers are traveling. The route is quoted at the flat per-vehicle rate, you place the deposit, and the pickup is locked in. Ask for a name sign at the same time if you want one held up as you exit.
Three private vehicle tiers cover this route, and the whole vehicle is reserved for your party alone. The choice comes down to headcount, since every tier rides the same I-95 corridor to Miramar. Pick the SUV for a couple or a small family, and step up to a van once a larger group or multi-generation family is traveling on the same ship.
The whole vehicle belongs to your group from the terminal curb to the hotel door, so there is no waiting for other passengers and no detours to addresses that are not yours. The fare is fixed at booking, which means a late ship, heavy I-95 traffic, or a busy disembarkation morning never changes what you owe. Your driver is bilingual — English plus Spanish or Portuguese — which keeps arrival-day questions simple after a week at sea. We track your ship’s arrival, so if the gangway opens late the pickup time shifts with it instead of leaving you stranded or charged again. Booking and updates run through one direct WhatsApp thread, so you talk to the same operator who arranges the ride rather than reopening an app each time. For cruise passengers landing with luggage and a hotel check-in ahead, that coordination is the point.
The 34.8-mile drive takes 62 to 72 minutes door to door, off-peak to peak. The route runs north on I-95 from the port area before cutting west toward Miramar, and the spread depends mostly on the time of day and how many ships are clearing the terminals that morning. Early disembarkation slots usually land at the lower end; a mid-morning wave of arrivals pushes traffic toward the upper figure. Because the rate is locked, a longer crawl on the interstate costs you nothing extra — only the clock changes, not the fare. The driver builds in the realistic window when scheduling your pickup, so the timing accounts for terminal exit lines rather than assuming a clear road. If you have an early flight or a check-in deadline, share it when booking and the departure is planned around it.
Yes. When three or more ships dock on the same morning, terminal exits and the surrounding roads back up, which can push the trip toward the 72-minute end of the range. Your driver follows the day’s port schedule and times the pickup to clear the worst of it, and because the fare is fixed, the extra minutes never raise the price.
The hotel is an all-suite Marriott property in Miramar, a residential city in southwest Broward County between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. The location puts you off the cruise-terminal grind and near suburban dining, shopping, and quick interstate access for the next leg of a trip — whether that is Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood airport, the beaches to the east, or a return drive back to the port. The surrounding area is calm and easy to reach by car, which suits travelers who want a comfortable base rather than a downtown crowd. You can confirm room types, amenities, and check-in details on the SpringHill Suites Fort Lauderdale Miramar official site, or review availability through the hotel’s reservation listing before you sail.
The SpringHill Suites itself is the natural pre- or post-cruise base for this route, since the transfer drops you at its door. For a different setting, the broader Miramar and west Broward area offers quiet suburban lodging, while travelers wanting beach access tend to look toward the Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale coast a short drive east. We deliver you to the hotel you book — the choice of base is yours.
The per-vehicle rate covers the full door-to-door ride along with the costs that usually surprise travelers. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all built into the price, so nothing is added on top once you reach Miramar. A bilingual driver handles the trip, and onboard WiFi is available through a mobile hotspot if you need to confirm a hotel reservation or check messages on the way. The first child seat is free for a child under five — useful for families coming off a cruise — while any additional child seat carries a small extra charge confirmed when you book. Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp and must ride in a pet carrier. What the rate does not include are optional add-ons like extra child seats; those are agreed in advance so there are no surprises on arrival day.
Yes. Each vehicle carries a mobile hotspot, so your group can get online during the drive to Miramar — handy for pulling up a hotel confirmation, messaging family, or checking a flight for the next leg. It is part of the rate, with nothing extra to pay for the connection.
Small pets are allowed when you give advance notice on WhatsApp at booking and bring an appropriate pet carrier for the ride. Letting the driver know ahead of time means the right vehicle is assigned and the pickup is ready for your travel companion when you step off the ship.
Payment is split so you are never carrying the full fare in cash. You can pay by Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent over WhatsApp or through the website. A 50% deposit confirms and locks the booking, and the remaining 50% goes to the driver on the day of the trip. A round trip — port to hotel and hotel back to port — is simply double the one-way rate, arranged as a single reservation so both legs are confirmed and timed together. Because the fare is fixed when you book, the amount due on trip day is exactly what was agreed, with no recalculation for traffic, demand, or the time you actually disembark. Sorting the deposit before you sail means arrival day comes down to one quick handoff at the curb.
A round trip is the one-way rate doubled, booked as a single reservation covering both your arrival transfer and the return to the port. You schedule the return pickup time from the hotel when you book, and the same flat per-vehicle pricing applies in each direction, with the deposit-then-balance split handling both legs together.
Daytime hours run from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no surcharge, which covers nearly every cruise disembarkation window. A trip that falls outside those hours carries a modest premium because of the overnight scheduling, and it is the only add-on tied to timing.
Your pickup shifts with the ship at no extra cost. We track your vessel’s arrival, so if the gangway opens behind schedule, the driver adjusts the meeting time instead of leaving or charging you again. The flat fare you booked stays the same — a delayed docking never triggers a surge or a re-booking.
The driver meets your group curbside, right at the cruise terminal you disembark from, as you walk out with your luggage. Request a name sign over WhatsApp in advance and the driver will hold it up at the exit. Send your ship name and terminal at booking so the pickup point is confirmed before you sail.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person — your entire group rides for the single flat price shown in the prices list above. Whether two or twelve passengers travel, you pay for the vehicle, not a head count. Pick the tier that fits your party size and the whole group rides together for that one fare.
Yes. The same private service runs the reverse direction, picking you up at the SpringHill Suites and delivering you to your departure terminal at PortMiami. Book it as a round trip to pair both legs at double the one-way rate, or schedule the return on its own. Give your embarkation time so the driver builds in the I-95 drive and check-in buffer.
Yes. The first child seat is free for a child under five — helpful for families stepping off a cruise without their own seat. Any additional child seat carries a small extra fee confirmed when you book. Request the seats over WhatsApp in advance, noting each child’s age, so the right setup is installed before pickup.
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 before you sail. Send your ship name, disembarkation date, terminal, and passenger count by email or WhatsApp, place the 50% deposit, and your curbside pickup is confirmed for the day you arrive — port to hotel, hotel to port, or both. Message anytime to set up the transfer to or from Port of Miami and SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Miramar Hotel.
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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.
Con tres maletas y un cochecito, no hubo que llamar para ubicarlo.
Nos sorprendió para bien. Sin drama, sin apuros, sin cambios de última hora.
sem perrengue. não sabia qual transporte escolher, acertei, sinceramente confirmaram por mensagem na noite anterior.
Éramos solo los dos y ya somos clientes habituales para los traslados al puerto.
Mejor imposible. simplemente funcionó, es todo lo q queremos.