A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables covers 6 miles (9.7 km) in 11 to 18 minutes door to door, in a black SUV or climate-controlled van, at a flat rate from $80 per vehicle. A bilingual driver collects your group right at the cruise terminal and drives straight to the hotel in Coral Gables.
Pricing is per vehicle and tied to passenger count, not to distance, demand, or the time of day.
The most direct way to reach Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables is a private vehicle that leaves the terminal the moment your group is ready. Choose the tier that matches your party — a black SUV for up to 5 passengers, or a climate-controlled van for 6-9 or 10-14 — and the whole group rides together. The driver collects you right outside the cruise terminal and loads your cruise luggage; there is plenty of room for it. From the port the route runs about 6 miles southwest into Coral Gables and stops at the hotel door, with no transfers and no shared stops. Booking takes one message: send your ship name, arrival date, terminal, and party size by WhatsApp or through the website, and your pickup is reserved in advance, held for your group alone.
A private car reserved for your group means no waiting for a shared van to fill and no detours to strangers’ addresses. The fare is locked the moment you book, so a peak-hour disembark or a demand spike never changes the agreed number. You reach the driver directly on WhatsApp before and during the trip, so a gate change or a slow customs line is simple to relay. The whole party rides together from terminal to hotel, with cruise timing — early debarks, late arrivals — planned around rather than fought. For a tired family stepping off a multi-day sailing, that is one less thing to arrange between the gangway and the lobby.
Each driver speaks English plus Spanish or Portuguese. That helps when a family steps off the ship jet-lagged and needs directions confirmed, a stop adjusted, or a quick question answered. You can message in either language over WhatsApp before pickup and on the day.
PortMiami to Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables takes 11 to 18 minutes door to door. Off-peak, the 6-mile run southwest into Coral Gables clears in about 11 minutes. At peak — a weekday rush or a morning when several ships disembark at once — the same distance stretches toward 18 minutes as terminal roads and the bridges off the port slow down. The route is short and direct, so even the peak figure stays well under twenty minutes. Your driver leaves the moment your group clears the terminal rather than to a fixed clock, and the brief distance keeps arrival times predictable even on a busy morning.
When several ships debark at once, terminal exits and the bridges off the port back up, nudging the ride toward its peak figure. On a quieter morning it runs nearer the low end. The short distance keeps the trip under twenty minutes regardless of the crowd.
Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables stands on Aragon Avenue in downtown Coral Gables, a 1920s Mediterranean-revival landmark now part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. The neighborhood trades South Beach’s crowds for quiet, banyan-shaded streets and walkable dining — an easy base before or after a sailing. For rooms, rates, and amenities, check the Hotel Colonnade official site or the Autograph Collection hotel overview. Your driver stops right at the entrance, so the move from terminal to lobby is one smooth ride with no curbside scramble.
Coral Gables suits cruise travelers who want calm over nightlife. The hotel sits a short ride from the port, close enough for an easy transfer yet clear of terminal noise. Miracle Mile dining, the Biltmore, and Miami International Airport all lie within a quick drive, making it a practical first or last night around a sailing.
Miracle Mile begins steps from the lobby, lined with boutiques, sidewalk cafes, and restaurants. The historic Venetian Pool and the Biltmore Hotel grounds sit a few minutes farther. Coral Gables stays walkable and shaded, an easy stroll to stretch your legs after days aboard ship.
Three private tiers cover every cruise party, each reserved solely for the people you book with — never shared with strangers heading elsewhere. Lead with the size that matches your group and the whole party travels together in one vehicle from the terminal:
A black SUV handles a couple with up to three children comfortably, seating 5 in all. Larger families or several cabins travelling together fit the 6-9 van, while reunions and big groups take the 10-14 van, so the whole party stays in a single vehicle from the gangway to the hotel door.
The quoted fare covers the door-to-door ride plus the costs that usually surprise travelers. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all built in, so the figure at booking is the figure you pay. Onboard WiFi runs off a mobile hotspot for the whole party throughout the ride. Nothing about the route — distance, traffic, or the bridges off the port — changes what you owe at the curb.
The first child seat is free for a child under 5. Each additional seat carries a small fee confirmed at booking, so tell us the number and ages of children when you reserve and the driver fits them before pickup. Plan this ahead rather than on disembarkation morning.
Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp. Bring a proper pet carrier, and the driver confirms the detail when you book so space is planned for it. Flag the pet at reservation rather than at pickup, and your companion rides along to Coral Gables.
Few extras exist. Beyond a second or third child seat, the main add-on is a pickup outside daytime hours, covered below. Group size and round trips change the base fare rather than adding surprise fees. The rate already covers the road costs, so nothing is tacked on en route.
Payment splits across two stages, so nothing is charged in full before the trip.
Daytime service runs 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no surcharge. A pickup scheduled outside those hours carries a small added charge by vehicle type:
Your driver tracks the ship’s debark time and re-times the pickup at no extra charge. If the vessel arrives behind schedule or customs runs long, the reservation simply shifts to match — no rebooking and no penalty. Send any update over WhatsApp and the driver waits for your group.
The driver meets your group curbside at the cruise terminal exit as you come out. Request a name sign over WhatsApp in advance and the driver holds it so you spot the car quickly. From there it is a direct ride to Hotel Colonnade with no shuttle transfers.
Yes — same-day disembarkation pickups are standard, and booking ahead is still best so a vehicle is held for your group. Share your ship, terminal, and the date when you reserve, and the driver plans around your debark window. A short notice on WhatsApp the morning of works when plans shift.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person — your whole party rides for the one flat price listed above, whether that is two travelers or a van of fourteen. A round trip is simply double the one-way. A pickup outside daytime hours adds a small surcharge, but group size never multiplies the base fare.
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 in your pickup before you sail. Send your ship name, arrival or departure date, terminal, and party size, and a private vehicle is held for your group, ready at the curb. Message over WhatsApp for the fastest reply, day or night, and the driver confirms the plan back to you.
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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.
Our family of four arrived late and the booking chat was quick and clear. the AC was cranked exactly the way you want it after a long day. Glad we picked this option. We were 8 in the van and still comfortable.
Felt taken care of. No waiting around, no extra charges, no surprises.
Depois de um dia longo de viagem, viagem tranquila e silenciosa. confirmaram por mensagem na noite anterior. Feliz por ter escolhido essa opção
smart routing. clean suv. on time. all good.
A bachelor party trip, another smooth ride to the port, that’s why we keep booking. no surprise tolls, no upselling, just the ride. Glad we picked this option!