A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Sonesta Simply Suites Miami Airport Doral Hotel covers 13.6 miles (21.9 km) in about 32 to 38 minutes door to door, at a flat rate from $80 per vehicle. Your group rides in a private black SUV or climate-controlled van with a bilingual driver who meets you right at the cruise terminal.
The fare is a flat, per-vehicle rate locked at booking — pick the size that fits your group, and the whole party rides for one price.
The simplest way off the ship is a pre-booked private vehicle waiting curbside at your cruise terminal. You book before you sail, tell us your group size, and we assign the right vehicle: a black SUV for up to 5, or a climate-controlled van for 6-9 or 10-14. After you clear customs and collect your bags, the driver is at the terminal curb ready to load, with room for full cruise luggage. From there it is a single, direct run west across the city to the hotel entrance in Doral — no transfers, no extra stops, no waiting for a shared group to fill. Reserve over WhatsApp or the website; confirm your ship name, terminal, and disembark date, and the pickup is set. Departing again at cruise end works the same way in reverse, with a hotel-lobby pickup timed to your boarding window.
Send your ship name, arrival date, terminal, and passenger count by WhatsApp or through the website. We confirm the vehicle and the flat fare in writing before you sail, so the price is fixed and the driver knows exactly when and where to be waiting.
Every booking reserves the entire vehicle for your party alone — no shared ride, no strangers, no detours to drop other passengers. A bilingual driver (English plus Spanish or Portuguese) handles the pickup, so language is never a barrier after a long sailing. The fare is set when you book and does not move for traffic or demand. You reach a real person directly on WhatsApp before and during the trip, which matters when a cruise schedule shifts at the last minute. There is room for the bags a cruise generates, and the run goes straight from terminal to hotel door. For a family or group stepping off a ship with tight connections to make, that coordination is the point: one reserved car, one known driver, one price agreed in advance.
The drive is 13.6 miles and takes about 32 to 38 minutes door to door, off-peak to peak. Vehicles leave the port and pick up SR-836, the expressway that carries traffic west across Miami toward the airport and Doral. Off-peak, mid-morning or early afternoon, the run sits near the low end. On heavy disembarkation mornings — when several ships clear at once and the terminal roads back up — the same trip drifts toward 38 minutes. Cruise-day timing is the main variable, not distance: the road itself is short and direct. We watch ship debark windows and stage the pickup so you are not paying for idle waiting, and the flat fare already absorbs whatever the traffic does on the day. Plan the high end if you have an onward booking to protect.
Sonesta Simply Suites Miami Airport Doral is an all-suite hotel in Doral, the business and shopping district just minutes from Miami International Airport — a practical base for cruise travelers spending a night before or after a sailing. The suites suit longer stays, and the airport-adjacent location makes onward flights straightforward. The surrounding area is dense with dining, big-box and outlet shopping, and corporate campuses, with quick expressway access back toward the port or the beaches. You can confirm room types and amenities on the official hotel website, or check independent details and ratings on this hotel listing.
Doral wraps the hotel in shopping centers, restaurants, and golf, with the airport a few minutes away and downtown Miami a short expressway hop east. For arriving passengers it is a calm, well-connected place to reset after a cruise before exploring the city or heading to a flight.
The quoted fare covers the full ride: all tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are built into the price, so nothing is added at the end of the trip. Onboard WiFi is provided through a mobile hotspot in the vehicle. The bilingual driver and the curbside terminal pickup are part of the service, not extras. The rate is per vehicle for the whole group, not per seat. What sits outside the booking is anything personal — gratuities, food, or stops you ask to add along the way — plus the late-night premium described further down for trips outside daytime hours.
Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp and must travel in a pet carrier. Let us know when you book so the right driver and vehicle are assigned for the trip.
The first child seat for a child under 5 is free — just request it when booking. Each additional child seat carries a small extra fee confirmed at the time of booking, so the cost is clear before you sail. Tell us the ages and number of children so the seats are installed and ready at pickup.
Payment is split so nothing is due until your reservation is confirmed. We accept Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent over WhatsApp or through the website.
Book both legs at once and the round-trip price is exactly twice the one-way rate for your vehicle — no hidden markup. The return is timed to your departure, with a hotel-lobby pickup that lands you at the terminal or airport with margin to spare.
Three private vehicle classes cover cruise parties of every size, all reserved exclusively for your group.
Daytime hours run from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no surcharge. Trips that fall outside that window carry a small late-night premium on top of the flat fare.
Nothing changes on your end. We monitor your ship’s arrival and re-time the pickup for free when the vessel docks late or disembarkation runs long. The flat fare holds — you do not re-book or pay a surge because the terminal cleared behind schedule. Just sail with the booking confirmed.
The driver meets your group curbside at the cruise terminal as you exit, after you collect luggage and clear customs. Request a name sign in advance over WhatsApp and the driver holds it at the pickup point, so finding each other in the disembark crowd is quick and simple.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person — your entire group rides for the single flat price listed above. A couple and a family of five booking the same SUV pay the identical fare. That makes the per-head cost drop sharply the larger your party, with no charge added for each seat filled.
Yes. Disembarkation day is the most common booking we run. Reserve in advance with your ship name and terminal, and the driver is staged curbside when you walk out — typically a 32 to 38 minute run to the hotel in Doral. Booking early simply locks the vehicle and the fare for that morning.
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 to or from Port of Miami and Sonesta Simply Suites Miami Airport Doral Hotel before you sail. Send your ship name, terminal, disembark date, and group size, and we confirm the vehicle and the flat fare in writing — then your driver is set to meet you at the curb.
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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.
Sin contratiempos, ya somos clientes habituales para los traslados al puerto. (ventana de 20 minutos para el pickup)
Solo traveller here, polite, professional, made me feel welcome. they confirmed by message the night before. Glad I picked this option.
Viajando solo esta vez, los transfers compartidos no se comparan. sin peajes sorpresa, sin sobreventa, solo el viaje. Recomendación fácil.
demais. tirou o estresse do dia do embarque, ainda por cima sem pedágio surpresa, sem empurrar nada, só a corrida.
Serviço sólido. Bem feito. Reserva fácil.