A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Eden Roc Miami Beach Hotel covers 12 miles (19.3 km) in about 20 to 35 minutes door to door, riding in a black SUV or climate-controlled van with a bilingual driver, at a flat rate from $80 per vehicle. The fare is locked the moment you book, so a late ship or heavy disembark-day traffic never moves the price.
Each fare below is per vehicle for the whole group, fixed at the moment you reserve and tied to passenger count rather than distance or demand.
Reserving a private vehicle is the most direct way to reach Eden Roc once your ship clears the terminal. You pick the tier that matches your party: the Black SUV for up to five travelers, the van for six to nine, or the larger van for ten to fourteen. The driver collects you curbside as you walk out, with space for cruise luggage in back, then drives straight to the resort entrance on Collins Avenue — no extra stops, no shared seats with strangers. Booking ahead means the vehicle and the price are already settled before you ever step off the gangway, which keeps a tight post-cruise schedule moving.
You book by WhatsApp or through the website, sharing your ship name, terminal, sailing date, party size, and the resort as your drop-off. Request a name sign in advance over WhatsApp if you want the driver holding your name at the exit. Once your details are confirmed, the vehicle tier and flat fare are reserved for your group.
A vehicle is held exclusively for your party, so you never wait in a queue or share the ride. The bilingual driver speaks English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which smooths the handoff when you are tired and juggling bags after days at sea. The fare is locked at booking with no surge pricing, so peak traffic and high demand leave it untouched. You reach the driver directly on WhatsApp before and during the trip, rather than through an app dispatch you cannot speak to. For cruise passengers working against a check-in window and a luggage-heavy walk off the ship, having one named driver assigned to one named group is the difference between a calm arrival and a scramble at the curb.
The drive covers 12 miles and runs about 20 minutes off-peak, stretching toward 35 minutes during peak periods. Routing crosses the bay by causeway and joins Collins Avenue up to Mid-Beach, so the timing swings mostly on traffic rather than distance. Disembark mornings, when several ships unload at once, fill the terminal roads and the causeways, which is where the longer end of that window comes from. A mid-day or evening transfer typically lands near the shorter figure. Because the fare is set per vehicle, none of this variation touches what you pay — a slow crawl in causeway traffic costs the same as a clear run. Planning a small buffer around the high end keeps any check-in deadline comfortable.
Eden Roc sits oceanfront in Mid-Beach, a landmark resort known for its mid-century design, direct beach access, multiple pools, a full spa, and dining on the sand. After a cruise, it is an easy place to slow down — the lobby, the cabanas, and the beachfront are steps from one another. You can read the full property overview on the Eden Roc Miami Beach Resort site before you arrive, which helps you line up your transfer time with what you want to do first.
The resort offers a range of guest rooms and suites, many facing the Atlantic, with layouts suited to couples and families alike. Browsing options ahead of time helps you match your group size to the right room before your transfer drops you at the door. Details and current room categories appear on the Eden Roc rooms and suites page.
The beachfront is the headline draw, with the boardwalk running along the sand for walks toward South Beach. The surrounding Mid-Beach stretch holds restaurants, cafés, and shops within a short distance of the lobby. Many guests spend the first afternoon simply at the pools and the ocean after a week of cruise routine, then explore the neighborhood the next day.
Three private tiers cover the route, all reserved solely for your party.
Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all built into the fare, so nothing is added on the road. The vehicle carries onboard WiFi through a mobile hotspot, handy for messaging the resort or your group as you arrive. The driver is bilingual, and curbside terminal pickup is part of the service. The rate reflects the vehicle tier and your passenger count — there is no per-person markup layered on top.
The first child seat is free for a child under five. If your group needs more than one seat, each additional seat carries an extra fee that is confirmed when you book. Let us know the number and ages of children over WhatsApp ahead of time so the right seats are installed before pickup.
Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp, traveling in a pet carrier for the ride. Mentioning your pet when you book lets the driver plan the vehicle accordingly. This keeps the arrival smooth for travelers continuing from a cruise with a companion animal in tow.
Beyond the flat fare, the only possible additions are an extra child seat past the first one and the late-night surcharge for trips outside daytime hours. Tolls and fuel are never billed separately. Anything that could apply to your booking is confirmed up front, so the total is clear before the driver arrives.
Payment runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure link sent by WhatsApp or via the website. A 50% deposit confirms the booking and holds your vehicle, with the remaining 50% paid to the driver on the day of the trip. This split lets you lock the reservation early — useful when you are arranging it before your cruise sails — while settling the balance in person on arrival.
A round trip is simply double the one-way fare for your vehicle tier, covering both the arrival transfer and the return to the port at the end of your stay. Booking both legs together means the driver is already arranged for departure day, so you are not rebooking from the resort when it is time to head back.
Daytime hours run 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no surcharge. Ships that clear late or transfers booked outside that window carry a small added charge by vehicle type.
The driver meets your group curbside, right outside the terminal exit where you walk out after clearing customs. Request a name sign in advance on WhatsApp and the driver will hold your name as you emerge. You stay in direct contact by message, so you can signal once your party is together and ready at the curb.
Yes — disembarkation-day pickups are the core of this service. The driver collects you curbside as your ship releases passengers and drives the 12 miles to the resort, or the reverse on departure day. Booking both legs together secures the return transfer in advance, so your ride is already set when your stay wraps up.
Yes — the driver follows your ship’s terminal arrival and debark timing and adjusts the pickup at no extra cost if you dock late. You are not penalized or rebooked for a delay outside your control. Sharing your ship name and sailing date at booking is what lets the driver line up the meet to your actual off-ship time.
The fare is per vehicle, not per person — your whole party rides for the single flat price tied to its tier, whether that is the SUV or one of the vans. Adding passengers within a tier’s capacity does not raise the cost. You only move up in price if your group needs a larger vehicle.
No — any resort fee is charged by the hotel and is entirely separate from your transfer. Our fare covers only the ride to or from the port. Confirm what the resort fee includes directly with the property, since that charge and our flat vehicle rate are billed independently of each other.
A metered taxi runs on the meter and a public bus follows a fixed schedule with stops and possible transfers — neither holds a vehicle for your group or meets you by name at the terminal. This private transfer reserves one vehicle, locks one price, and drives straight to the resort door with room for your luggage.
Check-in and check-out times are set by the resort, so confirm them directly with the property and plan your pickup to suit. We schedule the transfer to your off-ship time rather than a fixed slot, so whether you arrive early to drop bags or later to walk straight to your room, the driver is timed to you.
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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Send your ship name, sailing date, terminal, party size, and the resort as your drop-off, and we will confirm your vehicle and lock the fare. Message ahead for a name sign, child seats, or a small pet, then settle the deposit to hold the booking. Reach out by email or WhatsApp to secure your spot to or from the port.
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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.
Glad we booked, looked like the car had just been detailed.
Reservé y llegaron. recibí instrucciones claras antes de la recogida, y encima siguieron la llegada de nuestro crucero sin que se lo pidiéramos.
Bom preço. Preço justo. Carro limpo. Sem dor de cabeça.
Chegada ao casamento exatamente na hora. Jeito esperto de começar uma viagem.
Profesionales de verdad. después del caos del check-in del crucero, fue un alivio, además no hubo que buscar a nadie, el auto estaba donde dijeron.