A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Best Western Plus Miami-Doral/Dolphin Mall Hotel covers 16.1 miles (26.0 km) in about 38 to 46 minutes door to door, at a flat rate from $80 per vehicle. Your group rides in a black SUV or climate-controlled van with a bilingual driver for a direct, door-to-door trip.
Pricing is flat and per vehicle, set the moment you book and never raised for traffic, tolls, or demand.
Choose your vehicle, send your ship name and sailing date on WhatsApp, and a deposit locks the booking. A black SUV suits couples and small families, while a climate-controlled van carries larger groups traveling together. The drive leaves PortMiami and follows SR-836 west across the city toward Doral, the most direct line to the Dolphin Mall area. There is room for cruise luggage, so suitcases, carry-ons, and strollers ride with you instead of staying behind. The trip runs door to door — you step off the ship and ride straight to the hotel entrance, skipping the rideshare app, the taxi line, and transit transfers. Add the return leg in the same message if you want a confirmed lift back to the terminal on sailing day.
After you send your ship name, sailing date, and group size on WhatsApp, we set a pickup time tied to your arrival and confirm it back to you. If plans shift before you sail, message the same chat and we adjust the time. You receive the vehicle and driver details before the day.
The ride takes about 38 to 46 minutes, depending on the time of day. Off-peak — mid-morning or early afternoon — the drive sits near the lower end while the highways stay clear. Peak windows push it toward the upper end: weekday rush hours and the busy disembarkation mornings when several ships empty onto the same roads at once. A 7:00 AM curbside pickup usually clears the port faster than a mid-morning one, since the heaviest cruise crowds have not yet reached the highway. Your driver tracks live conditions and chooses the fastest open lanes, so the estimate holds even on a slower morning. If you have a flight or a hotel check-in waiting, building a small buffer into a multi-ship morning keeps the day relaxed.
Three private vehicle classes match every cruise party, with space for cruise luggage in each.
Groups of up to fourteen ride together in one van, keeping a multi-cabin family or friend group in a single vehicle instead of splitting across cars. Larger parties can book more than one vehicle on matching timing. Send your total head count and we arrange the seating so everyone fits.
One private vehicle is reserved for your group, and only your group rides in it. The fare is locked at booking, so there is no surge pricing on a busy disembarkation morning and no recalculation if traffic builds — the number you agree to is the number you pay. Your driver is bilingual, speaking English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which smooths the first conversation after a long voyage. Booking and changes happen over direct WhatsApp with a real person, not an app queue, so you can send your ship name and ask questions in plain language. For cruise passengers juggling tight schedules with family in tow, a pre-arranged car removes the scramble for a ride the moment you clear the gangway, and you travel straight to the hotel with no shared route, no extra stops, and no strangers in the seat beside you.
The Best Western Plus Miami-Doral/Dolphin Mall Hotel sits in Doral, the western business and shopping district of Miami. The property places you next to Dolphin Mall, one of the area’s largest shopping and outlet centers, with restaurants, a cinema, and family entertainment under a single roof. Doral is a modern, quiet pocket of Miami favored by travelers who want easy expressway access and good value over a beachfront address. Before you arrive, you can review the property’s amenities and room types on its own pages — see the Best Western Plus Doral hotel overview or browse the available room options. It is a practical base for cruise passengers spending a night before embarkation or unwinding after a sailing.
The Doral and Dolphin Mall area holds a cluster of business-class hotels near the expressways, convenient for a pre-cruise or post-cruise night. Staying close to the mall puts dining and shopping within walking distance, and our transfer reaches that part of Doral on the same per-vehicle terms shown above.
Dolphin Mall anchors the neighborhood with outlet shopping, sit-down and quick restaurants, a multiplex cinema, and family entertainment. More retail sits a short drive away at nearby malls. For cruise travelers with a spare afternoon before embarkation, it is an easy place to eat, shop, and stretch your legs without fighting downtown traffic.
The flat rate covers the vehicle, the bilingual driver, and every driving cost along the way. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all built into the price, so nothing is tacked on at the end for the expressway or the gas tank. Onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot, letting you message family, confirm your hotel reservation, or upload vacation photos during the ride. The figure you confirm at booking is what the trip costs; the only possible additions are a departure surcharge for trips outside daytime hours and an extra child seat beyond the first, both spelled out lower on this page. Everything required to carry you from the terminal curb to the hotel entrance is already inside the number you reserve, with no end-of-ride math.
The rate excludes anything beyond the drive itself — your hotel room, meals, gratuity for the driver, and any shopping at Dolphin Mall. A surcharge applies to trips outside daytime hours, and a second or third child seat carries an added fee. Gratuity is appreciated but never required.
Small pets ride along when you give advance notice on WhatsApp and bring a proper pet carrier. The first child seat is free for a child under five; each additional child seat carries a small fee confirmed when you book. Tell us the ages of the children so the right seats are ready at the curb.
Payment splits into a deposit at booking and the balance on trip day. You can pay by Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent over WhatsApp or through the website — whichever is easiest before you sail. A 50% deposit confirms and holds your reservation, and the remaining 50% goes to the driver on the day of the trip. A round trip is simply double the one-way price, booked together so your return to the terminal is set before you even arrive in Miami. Reserving early matters most on busy embarkation and disembarkation dates, when vehicles fill quickly around the cruise schedule.
Booking a few days to a week ahead is wise, especially around peak embarkation and disembarkation dates when many ships share PortMiami. Earlier reservations lock your preferred vehicle and pickup time. Send your ship name, date, and group size on WhatsApp, and the deposit confirms the slot for you.
Daytime hours run from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, when no surcharge applies. A trip that begins before 7:00 AM or after 9:00 PM — handy when a ship docks at dawn or you are catching a red-eye flight — carries a modest after-hours surcharge.
Early disembarkations and pre-dawn flights fall outside standard daytime hours, so those off-hours trips carry the surcharge listed above. The fee is set and confirmed at booking, so even a 5:00 AM curbside pickup has no surprise cost — just the agreed fare plus the fixed off-hours amount, with no demand-based change.
Your driver waits curbside at the cruise terminal and meets your group as you exit, holding a name sign if you request one on WhatsApp in advance. There is no app to open and no corner to hunt for — you walk out, spot your driver, and load straight into a private vehicle for the ride to the hotel.
Public buses and rail connections cross Miami, but getting from PortMiami to the Doral area by transit usually means several transfers and long waits while managing cruise luggage. A private transfer goes straight to the hotel door — no route changes, no timetable, and no dragging suitcases between stops. For families on a tight cruise schedule, the direct ride saves the most time.
The price is per vehicle, not per person, so the whole group travels for one fare. Five people in the SUV pay the same as one. A round trip is simply double the one-way figure shown in the prices section above. For most cruise parties, splitting the per-vehicle cost across the group beats any per-seat option.
Drivers track your ship’s arrival, so a late dock or a slow disembarkation does not cost you the ride — the pickup is re-timed at no extra charge. Send your ship name and sailing details on WhatsApp when you book, and your driver adjusts to the actual gangway time rather than a fixed clock.
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 PortMiami-to-Doral transfer and step off the ship to a driver already waiting at the curb. Send your ship name, sailing date, group size, and any child-seat or pet requests on WhatsApp, and we confirm the vehicle and pickup time right away. A deposit holds your reservation, and the balance goes to the driver on trip day. Booking the return leg at the same time means your ride back to the terminal on sailing day is set, in either direction.
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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.
Punto a favor. íbamos a ciegas y todo salió perfecto. siguieron la llegada de nuestro crucero sin que se lo pidiéramos. Recomendamos sin dudar.
Trajeto silencioso. Bancos confortáveis. Motorista profissional. A viagem levou uns 25 minutos.
Atendeu o esperado. primeira vez no Porto de Miami de privado, foi a escolha certa. Estávamos com 4 malas grandes
We were eight people and well-maintained interior, no clutter at all. we got in at 11pm and the car was right there. Will book ahead next visit. (we were 8 in the van and still comfortable)
Chegamos quase meia-noite, pegou as malas sem eu nem pedir. acompanharam a chegada do meu navio sem precisar pedir. Tudo no horário, sem surpresas.