A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Aloft Miami Doral Hotel covers 6 miles (9.7 km) in about 12 to 20 minutes door to door, at a flat rate from $80 per vehicle in a black SUV or climate-controlled van with a bilingual driver. One booking, one car held for your group, curbside the moment you leave the cruise terminal.
Rates are flat and per vehicle, locked at the time you book, with no surge for traffic or demand.
The simplest route is a private car booked ahead, so a driver is already waiting when you step off the ship. Pick the vehicle that matches your group: a black SUV for up to 5, a van for 6 to 9, or a larger van for 10 to 14. Reserve by WhatsApp or through the website, send your ship name and arrival day, and the driver tracks the terminal and meets you at the curb. There is plenty of room for cruise luggage, and the trip runs straight to the hotel entrance in Doral with no extra stops. The whole 6-mile run takes about 12 to 20 minutes, so you are checking in or boarding your sailing without the wait of figuring out transit on the spot. Door-to-door drop-off means no second leg to arrange once you reach the property.
Your party rides alone, never pooled with strangers picked up along the way. The fare you see at booking is the fare you pay, with no surge pricing layered on at a busy disembark morning or a holiday weekend. A bilingual driver speaks English plus Spanish or Portuguese, so directions, luggage, and timing are easy to sort out. You book and confirm directly over WhatsApp, which keeps one contact for any change of plan rather than an app queue. For cruise travelers, that means the car, the price, and the driver are all settled before the ship even docks, and the same person handles your group from terminal curb to the hotel door. No shared seats, no surprise charges, no guessing which vehicle shows up.
The 6-mile trip takes about 12 minutes off-peak and stretches to roughly 20 minutes when traffic is heavy. Disembark mornings are the slowest window, since several ships often clear customs around the same time and the roads out of the port fill up. Midday and evening runs tend to sit at the quicker end of that range. Your driver watches conditions and chooses the cleaner path west toward Doral, so the door-to-door figure stays inside the 12-to-20-minute band even on a busy day. Because the rate is fixed, a slower drive never costs you more than the price you booked. If you are heading the other direction to catch your sailing, the same timing applies, and we suggest leaving Doral with a comfortable cushion before your boarding cutoff so port traffic never becomes a problem.
Aloft Miami Doral Hotel is a modern, loft-style hotel in Doral, the business and residential district west of downtown Miami and close to Miami International Airport. It suits cruise travelers who want a clean, contemporary base for the night before sailing or the night after they disembark, with quick access back to the port. The surrounding area leans toward corporate offices, shopping plazas, and well-known golf grounds, plus a wide mix of dining within a short ride. You can review rooms and amenities on the Aloft Miami Doral hotel overview or check current details on the Aloft Miami Doral hotel website before you travel.
Yes. The hotel sits roughly 6 miles from PortMiami, so a pre-cruise night here puts you a short 12-to-20-minute transfer from your ship the next morning. After you disembark, it is an easy west-bound run for a shower and rest before a later flight or drive, with the airport close by.
Three private tiers cover every group size, and each vehicle is reserved for your party alone.
Tell us the head count when you book and we assign the right tier so everyone rides in one vehicle.
The price includes the full door-to-door ride with a bilingual driver, and all tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are already built into the fare, so nothing is added at drop-off. Onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot in the vehicle. The flat rate is the complete transport cost between the terminal and the hotel; the only items billed separately are an overnight pickup fee outside daytime hours and any additional child seat beyond the first. Everything else for the transfer itself is settled when you reserve.
Small pets are welcome with advance notice over WhatsApp, carried in a proper pet carrier for the ride. Let us know when you book so the assigned driver expects the carrier and there is space planned for it alongside your group and cruise luggage.
The first child seat is free for a child under 5. Each additional child seat carries an extra fee that we confirm with you at booking. Send the number and ages of children over WhatsApp ahead of the trip so the correct seats are installed before the driver reaches the terminal.
Payment is handled by Venmo, Zelle, or a secure link sent through WhatsApp or the website. You reserve with a 50% deposit and pay the remaining 50% to the driver on trip day, which keeps the booking simple while leaving the balance for the moment of travel.
A round trip is simply double the one-way rate shown in the price sheet, booked as one reservation. Pre-cruise drop-off at the hotel and a post-cruise pickup back to the port are arranged together, so the same operator coordinates both legs and there is no separate booking to chase later.
Yes. Reserve ahead and the driver is at the terminal on your disembark day, watching the ship’s arrival so the car is ready as you clear customs. The 6-mile run to the Doral hotel takes about 12 to 20 minutes. Send your sailing details over WhatsApp once you book.
The driver meets your group curbside, right where passengers exit the terminal, and holds a name sign if you request one over WhatsApp in advance. Share your ship name and terminal when you book, then message on arrival, and the driver guides you the short walk to the waiting vehicle.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person, so your whole group rides for the one flat price in the sheet above. A solo traveler and a family of five in the SUV pay the same fixed amount. Choose the tier that fits your head count and the price never changes for traffic.
Yes. We monitor the terminal’s debark updates and adjust the pickup time at no extra charge if your ship docks behind schedule. Because the fare is fixed at booking, a late arrival does not change the price or require you to re-book the car. Just keep us posted over WhatsApp.
Public buses and rail to Doral mean transfers and waiting while you manage cruise luggage, and routes out of the port can run long compared with the 12-to-20-minute private drive. A reserved car carries your group and bags directly to the hotel door, with no connections, no schedules to chase, and a driver already waiting when you disembark.
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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Daytime hours run 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no surcharge. Trips that begin outside that window carry a small added fee on top of the flat rate.
Lock in your black SUV or van now: message us your ship name, arrival or departure day, group size, and any child-seat or pet needs, and we confirm the driver and the flat rate for your transfer to or from Port of Miami and Aloft Miami Doral Hotel. Booking early means the car is set before you sail.
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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.
Dependable all around. fit all our luggage without trouble.
Stepped out of the cruise terminal, the car was already there.
Una experiencia ideal. primer crucero y la ida al puerto fue tranquila, lo mejor incluso con tráfico la ruta tuvo sentido.
on point. great option with the kids. they tracked our cruise ship’s arrival without us asking. couldn’t have gone better.
Show de bola. interior arrumado, sem nada bagunçado. o wifi funcionou, eu se entretiveram no caminho. Já guardei o contato pra próxima viagem.