A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach covers 20.4 miles (32.8 km) in about 49 to 58 minutes door to door, riding in a black SUV or climate-controlled van with a bilingual driver, at a flat rate from $120 per vehicle. One group, one car, no shared seats from the cruise terminal to the resort entrance.
The fare is set per vehicle and locked the moment you book — pick the tier that fits your party size.
One reserved vehicle carries your whole party from the terminal straight to the resort entrance. As you clear the cruise terminal, the driver is already waiting curb-side and walks your group to the car, holding a name sign if you asked for one over WhatsApp ahead of time. There is plenty of room for cruise luggage, so nobody balances suitcases on their lap. Choose the Black SUV for up to five travelers, the larger van for six to nine, or the biggest van for parties of ten to fourteen. Booking takes one message: send your ship name, arrival date, party size, and the Acqualina address on Collins Avenue, and the trip is confirmed. The driver drops you door-to-door at the resort entrance — no transfers, no extra stops, no figuring out a curbside queue with bags after a long sailing.
Your fare is locked at booking and never moves for traffic, weather, or demand. The driver is bilingual — English plus Spanish or Portuguese — which smooths out arrival-day questions and directions. Because the trip tracks your ship’s actual docking, a late berth re-times your pickup at no charge instead of leaving you stranded. The vehicle is reserved for your group alone, so there is no waiting on strangers and no shared seats. Cruise luggage is loaded and unloaded for you, and the whole thing is coordinated over a single WhatsApp thread — one driver, one car, one confirmed plan. For cruise passengers juggling a tight schedule and a family in tow, that means stepping off the ship and getting straight to the beach.
The drive runs about 49 minutes off-peak and up to 58 minutes at peak across the 20.4 miles. Most of the distance is covered on the I-95 EXPR express lanes heading north before cutting east toward the ocean at Sunny Isles Beach. Disembarkation mornings are the slowest window, especially when several ships clear within the same hour and the terminal roads fill at once. Midday and early-afternoon departures usually land at the faster end of that range. Whichever way the traffic falls, the metered clock never changes your price — the flat fare already absorbed it.
Acqualina is an oceanfront resort on Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach, set on a wide stretch of Atlantic sand. You arrive to direct beach access, multiple pools, a spa, and on-site dining, with the Mediterranean-style towers rising right over the water. After a sailing, it is a smooth handoff from ship to shoreline — the driver pulls up at the entrance and your beach stay begins. See the official Acqualina Resort Official Site for current amenities, or the Leading Hotels of the World listing for room details.
Sunny Isles Beach sits between Miami Beach and Aventura, so you are minutes from the Atlantic shoreline, beachfront promenades, and casual oceanfront dining. The Aventura shopping district is a short hop west for retail and restaurants, while the broader Miami Beach area to the south offers nightlife and the Art Deco district. Most cruise travelers settle in resort-side first and explore from there.
Book the pickup for shortly after your ship’s scheduled all-ashore time on disembarkation day. The driver tracks the actual docking, so an early or late berth is handled automatically. Daytime hours of 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM carry no surcharge, and that window comfortably covers nearly every cruise arrival and departure slot at PortMiami.
Three private tiers cover everything from a couple to a large multi-cabin group — every option is yours alone, with no rideshare pooling.
Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all built into the quoted price, so the number you book is the number you pay. Each vehicle carries onboard WiFi through a mobile hotspot for the ride. The first child seat is free for a child under five; any additional child seat carries an extra fee confirmed when you book — request seats over WhatsApp ahead of time so they are installed before pickup. Small pets are welcome with advance notice, carried in a pet carrier. Curb-side meet-and-greet at the cruise terminal and door-to-door drop-off are part of the service at no separate charge.
Two things can sit on top of the base fare: each additional child seat beyond the first free one, and a surcharge for trips outside the 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM daytime window. Both are confirmed up front when you book, so nothing appears as a surprise on trip day. Everything else — tolls, fuel, WiFi, and luggage handling — is already covered.
Payment is split so you are never charged the full amount up front.
Pickups inside the 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM window carry no surcharge. Outside those hours, a small added charge applies on top of the base fare.
Your pickup re-times automatically at no charge. The driver tracks your ship’s actual arrival rather than a fixed clock, so a delayed berth simply shifts the meet time. There is nothing to rebook and no cancellation if the vessel is slow to clear — you walk out and the car is there.
Right at the curb-side as you exit the cruise terminal. The driver waits with a name sign if you requested one over WhatsApp in advance, then walks your group to the vehicle and loads the luggage. You do not hunt for a pickup zone or stand in a queue with bags after disembarking.
There is ample room for cruise luggage in every tier. The Black SUV suits up to five passengers and their bags, while the vans carry six to nine or ten to fourteen travelers with their gear. Tell us your party size when booking and the right vehicle is reserved so everything rides together comfortably.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person. Your entire group rides for the single flat fare shown in the prices list above, whether that is two travelers or a full van. A round trip is just double the one-way fare. Nothing is billed by the head.
Yes — disembarkation day is the most common booking. Schedule the pickup for shortly after your ship’s all-ashore time, and the driver tracks the real docking to adjust if the morning runs early or late. Within the 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM daytime window there is no surcharge.
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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Send your ship name, arrival or departure date, party size, and the Acqualina address on Collins Avenue, and your private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach is confirmed. Message us to lock the flat fare and arrange your curb-side terminal pickup.
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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.
Tudo certinho, direção firme e relaxada.
cumplieron al 100%. ningún apuro con los bolsos de mano, lo mejor no hubo que buscar a nadie, el auto estaba donde dijeron.
Llegué la noche antes del crucero, la sillita infantil nos salvó. el wifi funcionó, los chicos se entretuvieron en el camino. Forma inteligente de empezar un viaje.
Viajando con los chicos, trato justo, sin tonterías. viaje fluido desde la acera hasta el terminal de cruceros. Lo guardamos para la próxima. Para nuestro grupo de 6.
Profesionales de verdad, otro traslado al puerto sin problemas, por eso volvimos.