A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and the Diplomat Beach Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton covers 5.5 miles in about 19 minutes by black SUV or van, with a flat rate from $120 per vehicle. The driver meets your group curbside at the cruise terminal and drops you door to door at the resort, with a bilingual driver throughout.
Pricing is per vehicle and locked at the moment you book — your whole party rides for one flat fare, sized by group below.
The simplest way off the ship is a private vehicle reserved before you sail. You pick the vehicle by headcount: a black SUV for parties up to 5, a van for 6-9, or a larger van for 10-14. Reserve through WhatsApp or the website, share your ship name and arrival day, and the driver tracks your terminal so the vehicle is ready when you walk off. Pickup is curbside at the cruise terminal, not a remote lot — the driver collects your group as you exit and loads everyone for a direct, door-to-door run to the resort entrance. There is plenty of room for cruise luggage, so you board once and stay seated until you reach the lobby. No transfers, no waiting for a shared van to fill, and no app-juggling on the curb — one booking handles the whole leg from ship to hotel.
After you clear the gangway and customs, you walk out to the terminal curb where your driver is positioned. Send your ship name and arrival time on WhatsApp ahead of time, and the driver monitors the debark so the vehicle is staged before you reach the door — no calling, no app ping, no re-booking.
The fare is fixed at booking, so it never moves for traffic, demand, or the time of day you happen to dock. Each booking reserves the whole vehicle for your party alone — you never share the ride with strangers and never wait for other passengers. The driver is bilingual, speaking English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which smooths the curbside handoff on a busy disembarkation morning. Because the driver follows your ship’s arrival, a late dock does not cost you the ride or trigger a new search for a car. Booking and coordination run straight through WhatsApp, so a real person confirms your pickup window, your group size, and any name-sign request before you ever leave the ship. For cruise passengers juggling a tight post-cruise schedule, that means stepping off the gangway to a vehicle that is already yours and already waiting.
Every booking is fully private. The black SUV or van is reserved for your group only — no other passengers, no extra stops, no waiting for a vehicle to fill. You leave the terminal as soon as everyone is aboard and head straight to the resort.
Three private vehicle tiers cover any cruise group, and you choose by passenger count alone.
The transfer runs about 19 minutes door to door across the 5.5-mile route. Drivers follow SR A1A and the MacArthur Causeway, the most direct surface path between the cruise terminals and the resort. Off-peak and peak times sit close together on this corridor, so the window stays roughly 19 minutes either way. The one variable worth knowing on a cruise schedule is disembarkation: when several ships clear customs at once, the terminal roads and causeway approaches fill up, and the first few minutes of the trip can crawl before traffic opens. Your driver watches the terminal flow and times the pickup around it, but planning a small cushion before any onward flight or reservation is wise on a heavy-arrival morning. Once clear of the port, the run to the resort is short and steady.
It can. When three or more ships unload on the same morning, the terminal exits and causeway approaches back up, adding minutes to the front of the trip. The driver paces your pickup to the debark flow, so leave a little buffer before any tight onward connection.
The Diplomat Beach Resort is an oceanfront property fronting a wide stretch of Atlantic sand, built for travelers who want the beach a few steps from the lobby. On site you’ll find multiple pools, a full-service spa, beach access, and a lineup of restaurants and bars spanning casual poolside bites to sit-down dining. It’s a natural decompression stop after a cruise — drop your bags, change pace, and trade the ship’s deck for the resort’s. For room types, on-site amenities, and current dining hours, the Diplomat Beach Resort Official Hilton Page and the Diplomat Beach Resort Visitor Site carry the latest details. Your private transfer ends right at the entrance, so you go from ship to check-in with one clean handoff.
The resort sits in a beachfront stretch lined with sand, ocean, and walkable dining just outside its doors. Within a short drive you reach broader Greater Miami attractions — the beaches, waterfront, and shopping the region is known for — making the property a convenient base for a pre- or post-cruise stay.
Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all built into the quoted fare, so the price you book is the price you pay with nothing tacked on at the curb. Onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot in the vehicle, useful for sorting check-in or onward plans during the ride. A name sign is available at the terminal if you request one over WhatsApp in advance. Small pets are welcome with prior notice on WhatsApp, carried in a pet carrier for the trip. The first child seat is free for a child under 5; each additional child seat carries a small extra fee that is confirmed when you book, so families know the full cost up front. Everything listed here is what the rate covers — anything outside this list simply does not apply to the transfer.
Beyond the flat fare, the only add-ons are a second or further child seat, each at a small fee confirmed at booking, and a surcharge for trips outside daytime hours. Tolls, SunPass, and fuel are already included, so there are no surprise road fees on top of the rate.
Yes, small pets ride with advance notice on WhatsApp and must travel in a pet carrier. Mention your pet when you book so the right vehicle is assigned and the driver expects the carrier at the curb on pickup.
Payment runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure link sent via WhatsApp or the website — you choose what’s easiest.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person. Whether one traveler or a full group rides, the whole party shares the single flat fare for that vehicle tier shown in the pricing section above — adding passengers within capacity never changes the total.
Daytime hours run from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no added charge. Transfers that fall outside that window carry a modest surcharge by vehicle type, shown below.
Nothing changes on your end — the driver tracks your ship’s arrival and re-times the pickup at no extra cost if you dock late. Because the vehicle is reserved for your group, a delayed disembarkation does not forfeit the ride or send you searching for a new car at the curb.
The driver waits curbside at your cruise terminal and collects your group as you walk out after customs. Request a name sign over WhatsApp ahead of time and the driver holds it at the exit, so you spot your ride immediately without calls or app pings on a crowded morning.
Yes — disembarkation-day pickups are the core of this service. Share your ship name and debark time when you book, and the driver monitors terminal flow so the vehicle is staged as you exit. Heavy-arrival mornings may add a few minutes, so allow a small cushion before any onward connection.
Yes. The first child seat is free for a child under 5, and each additional seat carries a small fee confirmed at booking. Flag the number and ages of children when you reserve so the driver installs the right seats before reaching the terminal curb.
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 day, group size, and any child-seat or name-sign request over WhatsApp or the website, pay the 50% deposit to confirm, and your vehicle is reserved curbside at the terminal for the day you disembark.
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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.
Da confirmação ao desembarque, tdo no lugar.
My partner and I, arrived a couple minutes early, perfect timing.
Sem stress, muito educado e profissional.
Profesionales de verdad. espacio de sobra para la familia.
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