A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and the Sunny Hotel covers 18.0 miles (28.9 km) in about 39 to 49 minutes by black SUV or climate-controlled van, at a flat rate from $120 per vehicle. One bilingual driver meets your group curbside at the cruise terminal and drives door to door up to Sunny Isles Beach — no surge, no shared seats, one price locked the moment you book.
The fare is a flat, per-vehicle rate set the moment you book, so pick the size that fits your cruise party and the whole group rides for one price.
The simplest way off the ship is a private vehicle booked in advance and waiting at your terminal. Choose the Black SUV for up to five passengers, or a van for six to nine or ten to fourteen. After you clear customs and collect your bags, the driver meets your group curbside at the exact cruise terminal — holding a name sign if you request one on WhatsApp ahead of time. There is generous room for cruise luggage, so the whole party and its suitcases ride together. From the port you head north toward Sunny Isles Beach and the driver drops you straight at the Sunny Hotel entrance, with no transfers, no extra stops, and no waiting for other riders. To lock a pickup, message your ship name, sailing date, and passenger count, and the time slot is reserved under your booking.
A private driver gives your party the whole vehicle and a fare that never moves. The rate is fixed when you book — traffic, demand, or a busy port day do not change the number you agreed to. You never share the ride with strangers, so there is no detour to drop someone else first and no waiting at a curb for a pool to fill. Booking runs directly through WhatsApp, so you talk to a real person about your ship, your timing, and your party rather than tapping through an app. The vehicle is reserved specifically for your group and your luggage, and it takes you door to door from the cruise terminal to Sunny Isles Beach.
Your driver speaks English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which smooths every step of a port day. They confirm your terminal, read the cruise-line signage with you, load the group’s bags, and navigate the route to Sunny Isles Beach while you settle in. Questions about the area or the drop-off get answered on the way, in your language.
The 18.0-mile run takes about 39 minutes when roads are clear and up to 49 minutes at peak. Most of the trip follows I-95 EXPR north out of downtown before heading east toward the ocean and Sunny Isles Beach. Midday and mid-afternoon usually move closest to the off-peak figure, while late-afternoon commuter volume pushes the drive toward the upper end. Because the fare is locked, a slower run never costs you more — the meter is set before you leave the terminal.
Disembark mornings, when several ships empty at once, can add roughly ten minutes near the port exits as thousands of passengers leave together. Once you reach the highway the pace normalizes. Booking a slightly later slot, rather than the first wave off the ship, often clears the heaviest terminal congestion.
The Sunny is a beachfront hotel set in Sunny Isles Beach, the slim oceanfront strip north of Miami Beach and Bal Harbour. The setting is built around the wide Atlantic sand that defines this stretch of coast, with the ocean on one side and the city’s high-rise skyline on the other. It is an easy base for travelers who want to step off a cruise and straight onto the beach without staying in the busier central districts. For rooms, rates, and current details, see the The Sunny Hotel official site, or read recent coverage on the The Sunny press page.
The Sunny itself is your destination and the place we drop you, right at its entrance. If you want to be steps away, the broader Sunny Isles Beach oceanfront stretches in both directions along Collins Avenue, lined with beach access and dining within a short walk of the hotel. We deliver you straight to the Sunny door regardless of where in the area you wander afterward.
Sunny Isles Beach sits minutes from Aventura Mall, one of the largest shopping centers in the region, and a short drive from the upscale shops of Bal Harbour. The Haulover Park inlet and its long public beach are just south. The whole area is walkable and beach-focused, so the hotel works well as a calm coastal base after a sailing.
Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all included in the quoted rate — there are no add-ons tacked on for the road itself. The vehicle carries onboard WiFi through a mobile hotspot, so the group can get back online the moment you leave the terminal. The first child seat for a child under five is provided free; let us know at booking and it is fitted before pickup. The rate covers the door-to-door drive for your party in one private vehicle.
Each additional child seat beyond the first carries an extra fee, confirmed when you book so there are no surprises. Pickups outside daytime hours add a late-night surcharge, detailed below. Anything personal — food, hotel charges, or a driver gratuity if you choose to leave one — sits outside the transfer rate.
Three private tiers cover cruise parties of every size, each reserved solely for your group.
Payment runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure link sent over WhatsApp or the website — you choose the method that suits you. A round trip is simply double the one-way fare for your vehicle, booked as a single reservation covering both the arrival and the return leg.
You pay a 50% deposit at the time of booking to lock the vehicle and the time slot. The remaining 50% goes directly to the driver on the day of the trip, settled before or at the time of pickup. Splitting it this way confirms your reservation up front while keeping the balance simple to clear on the road.
Common questions from arriving and departing cruise passengers on this route, answered with the real numbers and policies.
We track your ship’s arrival, so a late dock means we re-time your pickup at no extra charge. Send your ship name and sailing date on WhatsApp when you book; the driver works from the actual debark time, not the printed schedule, and waits for you to come off.
Yes — the same private SUV and vans run between the cruise port and Miami International, Fort Lauderdale, and area airport hotels. Share your flight details on WhatsApp and we set a flat per-vehicle fare for that leg as well, with the same curbside, door-to-door handling.
The price is per vehicle, not per person, so your whole group rides for the one flat fare shown above. Five passengers in the SUV pay the same total as a solo traveler. A round trip is just double the one-way figure for your chosen vehicle.
Yes — disembarkation pickups are routine. Give us your terminal and ship on WhatsApp and the driver meets you curbside as you clear customs with your bags. Departures earlier than 7:00 AM are available with the after-hours surcharge added to the booking.
Small pets travel fine with advance notice on WhatsApp, carried in a closed pet carrier for the ride to Sunny Isles Beach. Mention the carrier size when you book so the driver assigns a vehicle with comfortable room for your group and the carrier together.
Daytime hours run from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no added charge. Pickups scheduled outside that window carry a surcharge that depends on your vehicle.
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 ride by sending your ship name, sailing date, terminal, passenger count, and whether you need the trip one-way or round trip. We confirm the vehicle, lock the fare, and reserve your time slot — message us and your driver will be waiting when you step off the ship.
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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.
no surge pricing, no waiting in the heat, no missed connections.
Smooth ride: smooth driving, no sudden moves, no struggle with the carry-ons, first time booking like this, would do it again.
Exactly what we needed. skipped the rideshare gamble and glad we did.
Conductor amable. Servicio sólido. Todo bien. Puntual.
Servicio impecable. buena opción con los niños. siguieron la llegada de nuestro crucero sin que se lo pidiéramos. Sin observaciones. (llevábamos 4 maletas grandes)!