A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Rosen Shingle Creek covers 225.9 miles (363.5 km) in about 237 to 243 minutes by black SUV or climate-controlled van, at a flat rate from $550 per vehicle. Your bilingual driver meets the group curbside at the cruise terminal and drives door to door to the Orlando resort, with room aboard for cruise luggage.
Fares are charged per vehicle, locked the moment you book, and never raised for traffic, demand, or the size of your party.
A reserved private vehicle is the most direct way to reach the resort after your cruise. You pick the tier that matches your group: a black SUV for up to 5, a van for 6 to 9, or a larger van for 10 to 14. The driver pulls up curbside at your cruise terminal as you walk out with your bags, loads the luggage, and heads straight north on the highway with no extra stops and no other riders. There is plenty of room for cruise suitcases, so the whole family travels together in one vehicle. To set it up, message us on WhatsApp with your ship name, terminal, arrival date, and party size; we confirm the vehicle and, if you ask, a name sign at pickup. The drop-off is at the resort entrance, door to door, so the trip ends exactly where you are staying.
Three private vehicle tiers cover almost any cruise party, and each one is reserved for your group alone.
The ride takes about 237 to 243 minutes door to door, off-peak to peak. The route runs 225.9 miles (363.5 km), most of it a steady northbound stretch on Florida’s Turnpike before the final approach into the Orlando resort district. Off-peak departures sit near the lower end of that window. The peak end reflects heavier conditions, and the busiest factor on a cruise day is the terminal exit itself: when several ships disembark on the same morning, the roads around PortMiami back up before you ever reach the highway. Because the fare is fixed at booking, that extra time never changes the price you pay. Your driver watches the clock either way and plans the departure around your schedule, whether you are heading to the resort after stepping off the ship or returning to the port to catch your sailing.
A vehicle reserved for your party only means no shared ride and no waiting on strangers. The fare is locked at booking, so a long disembark line or a busy highway never moves the number you agreed to. Your bilingual driver speaks English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which smooths the handoff right as you walk off the ship with luggage and a tight schedule. We track your ship’s arrival, so a late dock is handled without you scrambling. Booking and changes run over direct WhatsApp, person to person, not through an app queue. For cruise travelers specifically, that combination keeps the most stressful part of the day, the move from terminal to resort, simple and predictable. One message sets the whole trip, and the same driver who collects you can return you to the port at the end of your stay.
Rosen Shingle Creek is a sprawling resort in Orlando’s convention and attractions corridor, set along the Shingle Creek headwaters with a championship golf course, multiple pools, dining, and a full spa on the grounds. It draws cruise travelers extending a Florida trip into the theme-park region, as well as conference and group guests. After days at sea, the resort makes an easy landing spot with everything on one property.
The resort holds an 18-hole golf course, several swimming pools, on-site restaurants, and a spa, so much of your stay can happen without leaving the grounds. For room types, packages, and amenities, see the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort site before you arrive from the port.
The resort sits minutes from the Orange County Convention Center and Orlando’s major theme-park and outlet districts, making it a practical base for a post-cruise stay. Reviews, photos, and traveler details are on this Rosen Shingle Creek guest overview to help you plan your time off the ship.
The quoted fare is a complete door-to-door price for the vehicle. Tolls, SunPass, and fuel are all built into the rate, so there is nothing extra to settle on the road. Onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot in the vehicle. The first child seat is free for a child under 5, fitted on request. Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp when carried in a pet carrier. The driver, the reserved vehicle, and the direct cruise-terminal pickup are part of the booking, not add-ons.
Beyond the flat fare, only a few items carry an added cost. Each additional child seat after the first one carries a fee confirmed when you book. Trips that fall outside the 7 AM to 6 PM daytime window add the late-night surcharge listed further down. Apart from those, the rate stands as quoted with no surprise fees on arrival.
Payment runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure link sent over WhatsApp or our website. A round trip is simply double the one-way fare for the same vehicle. To confirm a reservation, you pay a 50% deposit up front, and the remaining 50% goes to the driver on the day of the trip. Settling the balance directly with the driver keeps the final step quick once you are off the ship or ready to head back to the port.
Larger cruise parties travel together in one private van rather than splitting across several cars. A van covers 6 to 9 passengers, and a larger van takes 10 to 14, both reserved for your group alone and booked under a single flat fare. This works well for families disembarking together or a group of friends ending a sailing as a unit. One WhatsApp message sets the whole reservation: share the ship, terminal, date, and head count, and we match the right van. The driver collects everyone curbside at the same time, loads the luggage, and runs the full 225.9-mile trip without breaking the group apart. The same coordination applies on the return, when the group needs to reach the port together for a departure. Because the price is locked per vehicle, the cost is shared across the whole party instead of charged per head.
With this transfer you have no parking to deal with at all. The driver drops your group right at the resort entrance, door to door, then leaves, so there are no daily parking fees, no valet charges, and nothing to manage with an oversized vehicle for your transfer. That sidesteps the parking and valet costs travelers usually weigh when driving themselves up from the coast, and it removes any concern about where a large van would fit on arrival. You step out at the front of the resort with your luggage and check straight in. If you book the return leg, the driver picks you up at that same entrance on your departure day and carries the group back toward the port, again with no parking step on either end. Resort parking policies for guests who drive their own car are set by the property and are separate from your private transfer.
We track your ship’s arrival, so a late dock is re-timed at no extra cost. The flat fare you booked does not change, and the driver adjusts the pickup to match when you actually clear the terminal. Just sail in; there is nothing to re-book on your end.
The driver waits curbside right at your cruise terminal and meets the group as you exit with your bags. Send your ship name and terminal over WhatsApp ahead of time, and request a name sign if you want one. The pickup is at the terminal, not a distant lot.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person, so the whole group rides for the one flat price shown in the prices section above. Whether it is two of you in the SUV or fourteen in the large van, the booked fare covers everyone together, with nothing added per passenger.
A round trip is simply double the one-way fare for the same vehicle tier, with no separate surcharge for booking both legs together. You confirm with a 50% deposit and hand the balance to the driver on trip day. Booking both directions keeps the same driver and vehicle for your return to the port.
Yes, disembarkation day is the standard pickup day for this transfer. The driver meets you curbside as you walk off the ship and drives straight to the resort. Share your ship and arrival date on WhatsApp so the timing lines up with when your terminal releases passengers that morning.
This page covers the cruise-port route, but the same private vehicles run other point-to-point trips on request, including airport runs around the region. Message us with your pickup, drop-off, date, and party size, and we quote a flat per-vehicle fare for that leg the same way as the port transfer.
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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Trips that run outside the 7 AM to 6 PM daytime window carry a small surcharge on top of the flat fare.
Send your ship name, cruise terminal, travel date, and party size over WhatsApp or email, and we confirm the vehicle, the curbside pickup, and your flat per-vehicle fare. Reserve with the 50% deposit, and your driver is set to meet you to or from Port of Miami and Rosen Shingle Creek.
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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.
Cumpriram tudo. voltamos porque funciona, simples assim, além disso trajeto suave do meio-fio ate o terminal de cruzeiros. A tarifa de $80 se manteve.
Llegaron, cargaron las maletas, manejaron seguros, listo. Forma perfecta de llegar a Miami.
We were a work team coming in for the cruise and no thinking, just got in and got there. smooth ride from the curb to the cruise terminal.
Solid choice. easy reservation, no back-and-forth
Bem servido. voltamos porque funciona, simples assim. não precisou procurar ninguém, o carro tava onde disseram. Jeito esperto de começar uma viagem.