A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Faena Hotel Miami Beach covers 12 miles (19.3 km) in about 20–35 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 at booking, so cruise passengers go straight from the terminal to the hotel with no surge.
These are the per-vehicle rates for this route, confirmed at the time you book:
You ride straight from the cruise terminal to the hotel door in one booked vehicle — no transfers, no taxi line, no app roulette after a long sailing. Choose the tier that fits your group: a black SUV for up to 5 passengers, a van for 6 to 9, or a larger van for 10 to 14. Each vehicle leaves plenty of room for cruise luggage, so the whole party and its bags travel together. The driver collects you right at your terminal and drives the 12-mile route across to Miami Beach, dropping you at the Faena entrance. The same service runs in reverse on embarkation day, collecting you from the hotel and delivering you to your ship in good time. Book the leg you need to or from Port of Miami and Faena Hotel Miami Beach, one way or as a round trip.
Your transfer is a private vehicle reserved for your party alone — no other passengers, no shared ride, no detours to collect strangers. A bilingual driver handles the route while you settle in after a long sailing. The fare is a flat, per-vehicle rate locked the moment you book, so a busy disembark morning or heavy demand never changes the number you agreed to. Booking and questions run through direct WhatsApp, so you reach a real person rather than an app queue, and you can confirm your terminal, sailing, and pickup details ahead of time. For cruise passengers juggling tight schedules and a full set of luggage, that combination — one car, one driver, one set price — turns the first and last leg of the trip into the easy part.
A reservation made before you sail means there is nothing to arrange while you are standing on the curb with your bags. The vehicle, the route, and the price are already set, so you walk off the ship, find your driver, and go — instead of competing for a ride with hundreds of other passengers clearing the terminal at the same hour.
The drive covers 12 miles (19.3 km) and runs about 20 minutes off-peak, stretching to roughly 35 minutes when traffic builds. The route leaves PortMiami, crosses the MacArthur Causeway toward Miami Beach, and follows Collins Avenue up to the Faena entrance. Mornings after disembarkation are the slowest window, especially when several ships clear the terminal at once and the causeway fills with departing passengers. Evenings and mid-day generally move closer to the 20-minute end. Your driver knows the terminal exits and the causeway rhythm, so the timing you are quoted reflects the real conditions of a cruise day rather than a best-case guess. For an embarkation-day trip in the other direction, allow the same window plus a little buffer so you reach your ship with time to spare.
Three private vehicle classes cover cruise groups of every size, each reserved for your party only. Pick by headcount:
Tell us your group size when you book and we assign the right tier, with space for everyone and their cruise luggage in a single vehicle.
There is room for the cruise luggage your group travels with, since the vehicle is sized to your headcount and reserved for you alone. The driver helps load and unload at both ends. If you are sailing with an unusually large amount of gear, mention it on WhatsApp when you book so the right vehicle is on hand.
Faena Hotel Miami Beach anchors the Faena District on the Miami Beach oceanfront, a stretch known for bold design, white-sand beach, and a walkable art-and-dining scene. The hotel pairs a private beach with celebrated restaurants, the Faena Theater, a spa, and a striking, art-filled lobby. Step outside and you are minutes from oceanfront promenades, boutique shopping, and the cafés along Collins Avenue. Plan your stay or visit through the Faena Hotel Miami Beach Official Site, or browse the wider Faena Hotels and Residences for dining, wellness, and art programming. After a week at sea, the short ride drops you right at a beachfront base for the rest of your Miami stay.
Faena Hotel Miami Beach is itself the destination of this transfer — an oceanfront base in the Mid-Beach area of Miami Beach, steps from the sand and the district’s restaurants. If you prefer a different setting before or after your stay, the wider Miami Beach and South Beach neighborhoods sit a short ride south, all within easy reach of the same terminal transfer.
The Miami Beach oceanfront around the hotel rewards walking. The beach and boardwalk run right outside, while Collins Avenue and the nearby districts offer galleries, restaurants, and shops. South Beach, Lincoln Road, and the Art Deco district lie a short drive south when you want a fuller day out beyond the immediate neighborhood.
The booking covers a private vehicle, a professional driver, and the full door-to-door drive between ship and hotel. A few items sit outside the base rate and are confirmed when you reserve — a second or additional child seat, and any special request you add. The bullets below spell out exactly what travels with your booking and what counts as an extra, so there are no surprises at the curb when you step off the ship and meet your driver.
Yes. Tolls, SunPass, and fuel are all included in the rate. There is nothing extra to pay for the road itself — the SunPass charges along the causeway and the fuel for the 12-mile drive are already inside your booking, so the curb-side handover stays simple.
The first child seat for a child under 5 is free; each additional child seat carries a small extra fee confirmed at booking. Small pets are welcome too, with advance notice on WhatsApp, and travel in a pet carrier. Mention either one when you reserve so the right vehicle and equipment are ready for your group.
Yes. Each ride includes onboard WiFi through a mobile hotspot, so you can check your hotel reservation, message family, or share photos from the causeway. It is especially handy on the way in from the ship, when your phone is still catching up after a week at sea.
Payment is handled simply, before and after the drive. You can pay by Venmo, Zelle, or a secure link sent over WhatsApp or through the website. A round trip is priced as double the one-way fare, so booking both legs together is straightforward. To hold your reservation, a 50% deposit is taken at booking and the remaining 50% goes to the driver on the day of the trip. Lock in your sailing date, terminal, and pickup time when you reserve, and the rest is settled with no fuss.
Book as soon as you know your ship and sailing date — earlier is better for the larger vans and for busy disembark mornings when several ships share the terminal. Last-minute requests are taken whenever a vehicle is free, but reserving ahead guarantees the tier and pickup time your group needs on a tight cruise schedule.
Daytime hours run from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no surcharge. Trips that fall outside that window carry a small premium for the late or early hour:
We track your ship’s arrival, so a late dock is no problem — your driver re-times the pickup at no extra charge and waits for you to clear the terminal. You do not re-book or pay a surge for a delay outside your control. Just give us your sailing details when you reserve.
Your driver meets you curb-side as you exit the cruise terminal, holding a name sign if you request one on WhatsApp ahead of time. Once you have your luggage and clear the building, you head straight to the waiting vehicle and ride directly to Faena Hotel Miami Beach — no hunting for a car in the crowd.
Yes. Disembarkation day is exactly what this service is built for — give us your ship and terminal, and a driver is ready when you walk off. We plan around busy mornings when several ships unload together, so your private vehicle is waiting whether you clear early or late.
Yes. Book a single leg to or from Port of Miami and Faena Hotel Miami Beach, or reserve both directions together. A round trip is simply double the one-way price, covering your arrival from the ship and your return on embarkation day in one tidy reservation.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides for the one price shown above, whether the SUV carries two passengers or five. Adding people up to the vehicle’s capacity does not change the fare, which makes the private car a strong value for families and groups travelling together.
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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Reserve your private transfer in a couple of minutes. Send your sailing date, cruise terminal, hotel, party size, and preferred pickup time, and we confirm your vehicle, the price, and the driver. Message us on WhatsApp for the fastest reply, or email to lock in your ride to or from Port of Miami and Faena Hotel Miami Beach.
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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.
Smooth ride. Worth it. Easy booking.
Made the booking from the hotel lobby, professional attitude the whole way. smooth ride from the curb to the cruise terminal. Fair deal, would book again easily.
Profesionales de verdad. se está volviendo nuestra opción fija para PortMiami.
buen precio. vehículo impecable. reservé fácil
No waiting around, no extra charges, no surprises.