A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Element Miami Doral Hotel covers 6 miles (9.7 km) in about 12–20 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. Your driver meets the group curb-side as you exit the cruise terminal, with room for every piece of luggage.
Fares are flat and charged per vehicle, set the moment you book and never changed for traffic or demand.
Booking ahead is the most direct way to clear PortMiami after a cruise. Pick the vehicle that matches your group: a black SUV for up to 5 passengers, or a climate-controlled van for 6–9 or 10–14. Send your ship name, terminal, and arrival window over WhatsApp, and a driver is assigned to your pickup alone. As you walk out of the cruise terminal with your bags, the driver is waiting curb-side — no app to open, no rideshare lot to hunt for, no line to join. The vehicle has room for every suitcase, carry-on, and shopping bag, then drives straight to the hotel entrance in Doral. The whole trip is door to door: no transfers, no extra stops, and no waiting for other parties to fill the van before you leave.
Message us on WhatsApp or use the website with your sailing date, ship, terminal, and passenger count. We confirm the vehicle and the flat fare in writing, take a deposit to lock the booking, and send your driver’s details before the trip. Last-minute requests are handled whenever a vehicle is free.
A vehicle is reserved for your party alone, so no stranger ever shares your bench or your route. Every driver is bilingual — English plus Spanish or Portuguese — which smooths things when you step off a long sailing and just want to reach the room. The fare agreed at booking is the fare you pay; it holds through rush hour and busy cruise weekends with no surge multiplier added later. One direct WhatsApp thread carries the whole booking, from the first quote to the driver’s live location on trip day, so there is no call center and no app queue to wrestle with. For families managing tired kids, luggage carts, and a check-in clock, that one coordinated point of contact is the practical edge over piecing the ride together yourself at the curb.
It is fully private. The SUV or van is booked for your group only, from PortMiami to the hotel door, with no pooling and no co-passengers. You set the pickup time around your ship’s schedule, and the vehicle leaves when your party is ready — not when seats fill.
The drive covers 6 miles (9.7 km) and takes about 12 minutes when roads are clear, stretching to around 20 minutes at peak. Doral sits just inland from the port, reached on the expressways heading west, so the route skirts the slow downtown crawl most of the day. The biggest variable is disembarkation timing: when several ships release passengers together, the terminal access roads back up and the first mile is the slowest part. After that, the run toward Doral is steady. Mid-morning and early-afternoon departures from the port usually land near the lower end of the range, while late-afternoon weekday traffic pushes toward the upper end. Either way, the trip stays door to door with no mid-route stops to lengthen it.
Yes. On mornings when three or more ships dock together, the terminal exit roads clog and can add several minutes to the start of the trip. Once clear of the port, the road to Doral opens up. Booking an off-peak pickup window keeps you nearer the quick end of the range.
Element Miami Doral is an extended-stay hotel in Doral, the business district just west of Miami International Airport and a short hop inland from the cruise port. Rooms are studio and suite style with kitchens, which suits cruise travelers tacking a few nights onto a sailing. The area is built around corporate campuses, the Doral golf corridor, and easy access to the expressways for trips toward the beaches or the airport. You can review the property and its amenities on the Element Miami Doral hotel overview, or check live availability through the Element Miami Doral booking page. Our transfer drops you right at the lobby entrance, so you skip the rideshare lot entirely.
Element Miami Doral itself is the destination here, with extended-stay studios and suites for pre- or post-cruise nights. If it is full, the wider Doral area around the golf corridor and the business parks holds plenty of comparable extended-stay options within a few minutes’ drive — all inside our flat-rate transfer zone from the port.
Doral centers on golf, dining along the main commercial strips, and quick expressway links. Miami International Airport is minutes away for onward flights, and the Dolphin and Palmetto expressways put the beaches, Wynwood, and downtown within reach. We can also arrange a return leg back to PortMiami or onward to the airport on the same flat-rate basis.
Three private vehicle classes cover every cruise group, each booked exclusively for your party:
Yes. The SUV and vans are sized for cruise travel, with space for suitcases, carry-ons, and the shopping you bring home. Pack as a cruise party normally would and there is room to load it all. Let us know your group size at booking so the right vehicle is assigned to you.
The flat rate already covers the costs that usually surprise riders. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are bundled in, so the number quoted is the number you settle. A mobile hotspot provides onboard WiFi for the ride, handy for confirming hotel check-in or messaging family while you move. The bilingual driver and the curb-side terminal pickup are part of the standard service, not add-ons. Small pets are welcome when you tell us in advance over WhatsApp and bring a proper pet carrier. The first child seat for a child under five is provided free on request. Everything is arranged before trip day, so there is nothing to sort out at the curb — you confirm the details once, then simply ride.
Few extras exist. Each child seat beyond the first free one carries a small added fee, confirmed when you book. Pickups outside the 7 AM to 9 PM daytime window add the late-night amount shown below. A round trip is billed as two one-way legs. Nothing else is tacked on at the curb.
Payment runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure link sent over WhatsApp or the website — whichever is easiest for you. A round trip is simply double the one-way fare, billed as two legs of the same booking. To lock the vehicle and the rate, you pay a 50% deposit at booking; the remaining 50% goes to the driver on trip day, once you are picked up. The deposit is what reserves a specific vehicle for your ship’s schedule, so the slot is held the moment it clears.
Daytime pickups between 7 AM and 9 PM carry no surcharge. Trips that start outside that window add a small premium on top of the flat fare:
Nothing changes on your end. We track your ship’s posted debark time, so if the berthing slips, the driver simply shifts the pickup to match the new exit time at no extra cost. Send your sailing details over WhatsApp when you book and we watch the schedule, so a late arrival never means re-booking or losing your ride.
At the curb directly outside your terminal’s exit. Ask for a name sign over WhatsApp before the trip and the driver displays it where arriving cruise passengers gather. Confirm which terminal your ship uses and we position the driver there, so you load your bags and go without crossing to a separate pickup lot.
Yes — disembarkation day is exactly what this service is built for. Reserve your slot with your sailing date and terminal, and the driver is scheduled around your ship’s debark time. The same booking can run in reverse to or from Port of Miami and Element Miami Doral Hotel, so an embarkation-day pickup at the hotel works just as well.
Per vehicle, never per person. Your whole group rides for the single flat fare shown in the prices list, whether the SUV carries two passengers or five. A round trip is just double that one-way figure. There is no head-count math and no per-seat charge — one price covers the booked vehicle and everyone in it.
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 your PortMiami pickup now and step off the ship into a vehicle that is already waiting. Message us with your ship, terminal, sailing date, and group size, and we confirm the vehicle, the flat fare, and your driver in writing. Pay the deposit, and the rest is handled curb-side on the day.
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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.
Primeira viagem juntos pra Miami, muito educado e profissional. o wifi funcionou, as crianças se entretiveram no caminho. Valeu a reserva.
Quick drop-off. Spotless car. Helpful with bags.
Éramos uma família de cinco e consegui relaxar no banco de trás. o wifi funcionou, as crianças se entretiveram no caminho. Recomendação fácil.
Hice la reserva desde el lobby del hotel, después de un día largo de viaje con los chicos, reservé online y me confirmaron rápido. viaje fluido desde la acera hasta el terminal de cruceros. Se notó la experiencia y la educación.
Viajero individual aquí, no había q pensar, solo subir y llegar. sin peajes sorpresa, sin sobreventa, solo el viaje.