A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Casa Faena Hotel runs 5 to 30 minutes by road, in a black SUV or climate-controlled van with a bilingual driver, at a flat rate from $80 per vehicle. The ride crosses the MacArthur Causeway into the Faena District in Mid-Beach, door to door, with room for your cruise luggage.
Pick the vehicle that matches your cruise party — the price is per vehicle, locked at booking.
The simplest way off the ship is a private vehicle reserved for your group alone. Choose the black SUV for up to five passengers, the van for six to nine, or the larger van for ten to fourteen — then send your ship name and terminal number over WhatsApp. Your driver pulls up curbside as you clear the terminal, loads your cruise luggage, and drives you straight across the MacArthur Causeway to the front door of Casa Faena Hotel. There is no ticket counter to find, no shared route with strangers, and no second stop. Booking takes a single message: pick the vehicle, confirm the date and pickup window, pay the deposit, and your ride is set. You step off the cruise terminal and into a vehicle that is already waiting with your name, which is exactly what tired families with bags want after a week at sea.
Cruise mornings are tight, and a reserved private vehicle removes the guesswork. The fare is fixed the moment you book — it never moves for traffic, demand, or the time of day, so the number you agree to is the number you pay. Your driver speaks English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which helps when you are coordinating a group fresh off the ship. No one outside your party shares the vehicle, so the SUV or van leaves when you are ready rather than when a route fills. You book and confirm everything through direct WhatsApp, so there is a real person on the other end if your plans shift. For arriving and departing cruise passengers juggling kids, schedules, and bags, that combination — a held vehicle, a known driver, and a price that cannot surprise you — is the practical reason this beats hailing whatever happens to be free at the curb.
The drive runs between 5 and 30 minutes, depending on the hour you leave the terminal. Off-peak, with light traffic on the MacArthur Causeway, the trip to Mid-Beach is quick and you reach Casa Faena Hotel near the short end of that window. On a heavy disembarkation morning — when several ships unload at once and Collins Avenue fills with arriving guests — the same route stretches toward the longer end. Your driver watches the terminal flow and picks the cleanest path across to Miami Beach, but the causeway is the one bridge the whole island shares, so peak timing matters. If your schedule is firm, an earlier pickup window beats the crush. Because the fare is flat, a slower drive never changes what you pay; the meter does not exist here, so traffic costs you nothing beyond the extra minutes.
Casa Faena Hotel is a boutique property in the Faena District of Mid-Beach, set on Collins Avenue a short walk from the Atlantic sand. The Mediterranean-style building wraps a courtyard and pool, with a relaxed, art-forward feel that fits the surrounding cultural district. Step out and you are minutes from the beach, oceanfront dining, and the wider Faena campus of theaters, galleries, and restaurants. It is an easy base for a pre-cruise night or a post-cruise stay before you fly home. Read more on the Casa Faena Hotel page or explore the wider Faena hotels and dining guide.
The Faena District anchors a stretch of Mid-Beach around 32nd to 36th Streets, blending hotels, residences, and a serious arts program. The area is known for its theater, its public sculpture, and a curated mix of restaurants and beach clubs. It draws travelers who want South Florida sun with a design-led, cultural edge rather than the busier scenes farther south.
Steps from the hotel you reach the Mid-Beach boardwalk and the Atlantic shoreline, ideal for an early walk before check-out. Collins Avenue dining sits right outside, and a short drive south brings you to the South Beach scene and Lincoln Road. Heading the other way, the quieter beaches of upper Miami Beach are close, so a stay here balances ocean, food, and culture in one walkable pocket.
Lead with the vehicle that fits the head count, and the rest follows. The private black SUV carries up to five passengers and suits couples, small families, and solo travelers who want a comfortable, reserved ride from the terminal. The private van for six to nine passengers covers larger families and small groups travelling together off one ship. The private van for ten to fourteen passengers handles extended families, friend groups, and shore parties that want to stay in a single vehicle rather than split across cars. Every tier is private to your party only — there is no shared seating with other travelers and no extra stops. Tell us the number of passengers when you book and we match the class for you, so the vehicle waiting at the cruise terminal is already sized for your group and your luggage.
The flat rate covers the full door-to-door ride with no add-ons hidden behind it. Tolls, SunPass, and fuel are all built into the price, so the causeway crossing and any road charges are already paid. Onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot, handy for confirming your hotel or messaging family while you ride. Your bilingual driver, the curbside terminal pickup, and the drop-off at the hotel entrance are all part of the booked fare. The vehicle is climate-controlled and held for your party alone. What sits outside the rate is short: extra child seats beyond the first, and gratuity, which is always your choice. Nothing about the price changes once it is locked, so the figure you confirm at booking is what the whole trip costs.
Most rides carry no extras at all. The two that can apply are a late-night pickup outside daytime hours, detailed further down, and additional child seats beyond the first free one. Both are confirmed before you ride, never sprung on you afterward. If you need either, mention it over WhatsApp when booking and we set the exact total in advance.
Payment is split and simple. You pay through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure link we send over WhatsApp or the website — whichever is easiest for you. A round trip is double the one-way price, booked as a single reservation so the same driver and vehicle handle both legs. To confirm the booking, you pay a 50% deposit upfront; the remaining 50% goes to the driver on the day of the trip. That split keeps the reservation firm while leaving the balance until you are actually riding, which suits cruise travelers settling final plans from the ship. You receive the exact amounts at booking, so there is no math to do at the curb. Once the deposit clears, your vehicle and pickup window are locked, and the price cannot drift between now and your sailing date.
Daytime hours run from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and any pickup inside that window carries no surcharge. Trips that fall outside it add a small amount on top of the standard fare:
If your ship arrives behind schedule, your driver shifts the pickup to match your real disembark time — there is no need to rebook. We watch terminal updates, so a late dock simply moves your reserved pickup window. The flat rate stays exactly the same whether you clear the terminal early or late.
Your driver waits curbside right at your cruise terminal as you exit with your bags, holding a name sign if you request one over WhatsApp beforehand. Send your terminal number and ship name when you book so the exact meeting point is set in advance and there is no wandering the pier to find your ride.
Yes — disembarkation-day pickups are exactly what we do. Reserve your window and your private vehicle is at the terminal the morning you leave the ship. When several ships empty together, Collins Avenue and the causeway fill, so an earlier booking keeps your ride to Casa Faena Hotel moving instead of sitting in port traffic.
The first child seat for a child under five is free — just request it on WhatsApp when you book. Each additional child seat carries a small fee confirmed at the time you reserve. Share your children’s ages so the right seats are installed and ready before your driver reaches the terminal.
Small pets travel along with advance notice on WhatsApp, carried in a proper pet carrier. Let us know your pet’s size when you book so the right private vehicle is prepared. There is room for the carrier alongside your cruise luggage, and the whole party still rides together in one vehicle.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides for the one flat price listed above, whether two travelers or a full van. A round trip is simply double the one-way fare. Booking locks the figure in, so there is no surge for traffic, time of day, or demand.
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.
Uber, Uber Black, Lyft, and Lyft Lux are trademarks of their respective owners. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by them. Comparison reflects publicly available pricing as of 2026.
Lock in your ride to or from Port of Miami and Casa Faena Hotel with one message. Send your ship name, terminal number, passenger count, and pickup date, and we confirm the vehicle, the flat fare, and the deposit so everything is set before you sail. Reach out by email or WhatsApp and your private driver will be waiting at 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.
Worth every cent. felt safe the whole way.
Reliable: a smooth start to the vacation, stress-free trip from pickup to drop-off, polite, professional, made me feel welcome.
Quick drop-off. Tidy interior. Booked easy.
Hassle-free. a hand with the bags made a long day easier.
Sin problemas, sin sorpresas, sin complicaciones.