A private ride to or from Port of Miami and National Hotel, an Adult Only Oceanfront Resort takes about 10 to 30 minutes in a black SUV or climate-controlled van, at a flat rate from $80 per vehicle. A bilingual driver meets your group curbside as you leave the cruise terminal and drives door-to-door to the oceanfront resort on Collins Avenue in South Beach.
Pricing is per vehicle and locked the moment you book, so the whole group rides for one fixed fare.
The simplest path is a private vehicle booked ahead and waiting at your exact terminal. Once you clear the gangway and customs, you head straight to a reserved car instead of hunting for a ride. Choose the black SUV if your party is five or fewer, the larger van for six to nine, or the biggest van for ten to fourteen. Every vehicle leaves plenty of room for cruise luggage, so suitcases and carry-ons travel with you rather than holding up the trip. The driver loads your bags, then heads directly to National Hotel for a single door-to-door drop at the lobby on Collins Avenue. To set it up, send your ship name, arrival date, terminal, and passenger count over WhatsApp or the website, and the pickup is confirmed before you sail.
Plan on roughly 10 to 30 minutes between the cruise terminal and the resort. Off-peak, with light traffic, the trip sits near the short end of that window. On a busy disembark morning, when several ships clear at once and South Beach fills up, the same drive drifts toward the longer end. The route stays short because South Beach is just across the water from PortMiami, but causeway and Collins Avenue traffic move at their own pace. Because the fare is fixed per vehicle, a slow stretch of traffic never changes what you pay, even on the heaviest cruise days.
National Hotel, an Adult Only Oceanfront Resort sits in the Art Deco heart of South Beach, directly on the sand along Collins Avenue. The adults-only property is known for its long palm-lined pool and direct Atlantic beach access, making it a quiet base steps from the busiest part of Miami Beach. You can confirm details and amenities on the National Hotel official site or check current rooms through National Hotel room availability.
The resort puts you a short stroll from Ocean Drive, Lincoln Road’s open-air shopping, and the Art Deco Historic District. The beach is right outside, and dozens of restaurants and cafés line Collins Avenue nearby. Washington Avenue and Lincoln Road, both familiar local landmarks, are only minutes away on foot.
This page covers transfers to National Hotel itself, but the surrounding South Beach area holds plenty of oceanfront and Art Deco lodging. If your plans shift, look toward the Collins Avenue and Ocean Drive corridor, where many beachfront properties cluster within a few blocks of the resort.
Three private vehicle tiers cover any cruise party, and each one is reserved for your group alone.
The booked fare already covers the things that usually pile on extra costs. There are no hidden road fees and no per-person add-ons, so the number you see at booking is the number you pay.
Gratuities are optional and never added automatically. Trips that run outside daytime hours carry the after-hours fee listed below, and any extra child seat beyond the first adds a charge confirmed when you book. Anything not listed in the inclusions above is simply not part of the rate.
Payment is split so you never hand over the full amount up front. You can settle through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure link sent over WhatsApp or the website.
A reserved private vehicle is built around the realities of cruise travel. You get the whole car to yourselves, never a shared ride with strangers, and a bilingual driver who speaks English plus Spanish or Portuguese to keep things easy on arrival. The fare is fixed at booking, so peak-day demand and traffic never push it higher. Booking and any changes go straight through WhatsApp, with a real person on the other end rather than an app queue. For passengers juggling tight ship schedules and luggage, that direct, door-to-door coordination is the difference between a smooth start and a stressful scramble.
Daytime trips between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM carry no surcharge. Rides that fall outside that window add a small flat amount so a driver is on call for an early or late cruise schedule.
Your driver follows your ship’s debark schedule through terminal updates, so a late arrival is handled without a re-booking. If the ship docks behind schedule, the pickup simply shifts to your real disembark time at no extra cost. Send your ship name and date when you book so the timing tracks automatically.
The driver waits curbside right at your cruise terminal and greets the group as you walk out. Request a name sign in advance over WhatsApp and they will hold it up so you spot them instantly. From there, bags are loaded and you leave straight for National Hotel.
Yes. Disembark-day pickups are the core of this service, even when several ships clear together and the terminal is crowded. Share your ship and date at booking, and the driver plans around debark traffic so your South Beach ride is ready the moment you step off.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person, so your whole party rides for the one flat price shown in the pricing section above. A solo traveler and a group of five in the same SUV pay the identical fare. Group size only matters when you size up to a van.
Yes, you can book both legs at once. A round trip is simply double the one-way vehicle price, with the same fixed rate locked for each direction. Booking the return up front means your ride back to Port of Miami is already arranged when your stay at National Hotel ends.
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 ride before you sail. Send your ship name, arrival date, terminal, passenger count, and any name-sign or child-seat request, and your transfer to or from Port of Miami and National Hotel, an Adult Only Oceanfront Resort is confirmed with a 50% deposit. Reach out by email or WhatsApp to book.
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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.
Solid choice. fair deal, would book again easily
Surpreendeu na qualidade. carregou tudo rapido e com cuidado.
No drama. No surge pricing, no waiting in the heat, no missed connections.
Primeira viagem solo depois de muito tempo, não sabia qual transporte escolher, acertei. trajeto suave do meio-fio até o terminal de cruzeiros. Anotei o contato pra próxima!
Going solo, I needed something easy and they’re my go-to for the Port of Miami. no surprise tolls, no upselling, just the ride.