A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Loews Coral Gables Hotel covers 6 miles (9.7 km) in about 11 to 18 minutes, off-peak to peak, in a black SUV or climate-controlled van with a bilingual driver, at a flat rate from $80 per vehicle. The driver meets your cruise party at the terminal and drives straight to the hotel door.
The fare is flat and charged per vehicle, locked the moment you reserve, so your whole cruise party travels for one set price.
Booking a private car is the simplest way to clear PortMiami after a cruise. You pick the vehicle that matches your party size, send the ship name and terminal, and the rest is handled door to door. A black SUV suits couples and small families; the vans carry larger groups traveling together. The driver pulls up at the terminal curb as you wheel your bags out, loads everyone in, and heads straight to the hotel entrance in Coral Gables — no transfers, no waiting on a shared route. There is plenty of room for cruise luggage in every vehicle.
Yes. You can lock the whole trip over WhatsApp before you sail, sending your ship name, terminal, party size, and pickup time in one message. A real person confirms the vehicle and driver, so the car is already arranged for the day the gangway opens, and you can adjust details there too.
Three private vehicle classes cover this route, each reserved solely for your group. Lead with the SUV for smaller parties and scale up as the cruise group grows.
Our service is built around the cruise turnaround, not a generic ride. The fare is locked per vehicle when you book, so a delayed disembark or rush-hour demand never changes what you pay. A bilingual driver — English plus Spanish or Portuguese — handles the trip, which smooths things for international cruise passengers arriving in Miami. The car is yours alone: no second pickup, no stranger sharing the back seat, no detour to collect another fare. You reserve and confirm everything by direct WhatsApp message, so there is a real person on the other end before and after your sailing. From the terminal curb to the hotel door, it stays one continuous, private ride to Coral Gables.
The drive covers 6 miles (9.7 km) and runs about 11 minutes off-peak, stretching toward 18 minutes when traffic is heavy. Most of the variation comes from disembarkation mornings, when several ships release passengers at once and the roads out of PortMiami back up. The route heads out of the port, through downtown Miami, and south toward the Coral Gables district. A midday or early-afternoon pickup tends to land near the low end of that range; a weekday rush-hour run sits closer to 18 minutes. Even on the slower end, you reach the hotel entrance directly, with no mid-route stops.
Loews Coral Gables Hotel anchors The Plaza Coral Gables, a mixed-use complex in the Coral Gables business district. The area pairs a walkable downtown with quiet, tree-lined residential streets. You can browse the shops and restaurants along Miracle Mile, swim at the historic Venetian Pool, or wander Coconut Grove’s waterfront, all a short ride away. The University of Miami sits nearby as well. For room details, dining, and amenities, see the Loews Coral Gables Hotel Overview or the Michelin Guide Hotel Listing.
Loews Coral Gables Hotel is the destination this transfer serves, so most cruise travelers booking this route are checking in here directly. If you want to base yourself elsewhere, the wider Coral Gables and nearby Coconut Grove areas keep you close to downtown shopping and the waterfront. We drive to the hotel entrance regardless of where your stay begins or ends.
Coral Gables rewards a stroll. Miracle Mile lines up boutiques and sidewalk cafes, while the 1920s Venetian Pool offers a swim carved from coral rock. The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and Matheson Hammock Park draw visitors a little farther out, and Coconut Grove’s marina sits minutes away. It is an easy base for exploring south Miami before or after a cruise.
Loews Coral Gables Hotel works well as a pre- or post-cruise base. It sits close enough to PortMiami for a short transfer, yet far enough from the downtown crush to feel calm after a sailing. The on-site dining and central Coral Gables location make it convenient for an extra night before boarding or after you disembark.
The booked price already includes the costs that usually surprise cruise passengers. Every toll, SunPass charge, and the fuel for the trip is folded into the rate, so there is nothing extra to settle on the road. The driver handles the route and the door-to-door drop-off as part of the same booking. A few optional add-ons sit outside the base fare and are confirmed in advance, which keeps the quoted price honest. The sections below spell out the connectivity, the optional extras, and how families with young children are handled.
Yes. Each vehicle carries a mobile hotspot, so you can get back online the moment you leave the ship — useful for checking hotel reservations, messaging family, or pulling up directions. The connection rides with you for the whole trip to the hotel.
Most trips carry no extras. A small pet rides along with advance notice on WhatsApp, settled into a pet carrier for the trip. A pickup outside the 7 AM to 9 PM daytime window adds a surcharge, broken down further down the page. Anything optional is confirmed when you book, never sprung on you afterward.
Payment runs through a few simple channels. You can send funds by Venmo or Zelle, or pay through a secure link sent over WhatsApp or on the website. A 50% deposit confirms the booking, and the remaining 50% goes to the driver on the day of the trip. There is no need to pay the full amount up front, and the deposit holds your vehicle and pickup slot. Per-vehicle pricing and round-trip details are covered just below.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person. Your whole cruise party rides for the one flat price shown above, whether that is a couple in the SUV or a full group of fourteen in the larger van. Adding passengers within a vehicle’s capacity never raises the fare.
A round trip is simply double the one-way price — the same vehicle collects you from the hotel and returns you to the terminal for your next sailing. Booking both legs together locks one driver for the whole stay and saves you arranging a second pickup later.
Daytime pickups between 7 AM and 9 PM carry no surcharge. Trips that fall outside that window — an early pre-dawn departure or a late-night arrival — add a modest amount on top of the booked fare.
Your driver tracks your ship’s arrival, so a late dock is handled automatically — the pickup is re-timed at no extra charge. Cruise schedules slip often, and you will not lose your car or pay a penalty for a delay outside your control. Give the ship name when you book and the rest is monitored for you.
The driver waits curbside at your cruise terminal and meets your group as you exit with your bags. Request a name sign over WhatsApp in advance and the driver will be holding it where you come out, so there is no guessing in the crowd. From there it is straight to the vehicle and on to the hotel.
The first child seat is free for a child under 5. Tell us the child’s age on WhatsApp when you book and the seat is installed and ready at pickup. If your family needs more than one seat, each additional seat carries a small fee, confirmed before you pay so there are no surprises.
Yes — disembarkation day is exactly what this transfer is built for. Book the pickup for your scheduled debark time and the driver is positioned at the terminal as passengers come off. Because arrival is tracked, an early or delayed gangway opening is absorbed without rebooking. One confirmation over WhatsApp sets the whole thing up.
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 private transfer before you sail and the car is confirmed and waiting on the day. Send your ship name, terminal, party size, and pickup time over WhatsApp or email, and we will set the vehicle, the driver, and any name sign or child seat you need. Reserve a one-way ride or both legs for your whole cruise stay.
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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.
Uma escapadinha de fim de semana em casal, voltamos porque funciona, simples assim. confirmaram por mensagem na noite anterior. Valeu a reserva.
Picked us up at the curb and dropped at the cruise terminal.
Muito tranquilo: fez o dia do embarque parecer tranquilo, primeira vez reservando assim, faria de novo, pareceu uma viagem normal, sem caos.
Muy recomendado. no fue invasivo, respetó nuestro espacio. siguieron la llegada de nuestro crucero sin que se lo pidiéramos. Todo bien en general.
Solo, necesitaba algo simple y lo elegiría antes que el shuttle del hotel.