A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Caribbean Resort by the Ocean covers 23 miles (37 km) in about 51–61 minutes door to door, in a black SUV or climate-controlled van with a bilingual driver, at a flat rate from $120 per vehicle. Your driver meets your group curbside at the cruise terminal — no shared ride, no surge pricing.
Fares are charged per vehicle, not per person, and cover your whole group from the cruise terminal to the resort door.
Book a black SUV for up to 5, or a van for larger parties, then send your ship name and arrival time over WhatsApp. After you clear customs and collect your bags, your driver is waiting curbside at the cruise terminal — with a name sign if you request one in advance. From PortMiami the route runs straight north to the resort, with room for your cruise luggage in the cargo space behind the seats. The whole trip is door to door: no transfers, no waiting on other passengers, no second leg to figure out. To reserve, message the WhatsApp line with your group size, the date, and whether you need one-way or round-trip service, and you’ll get the vehicle class and fare confirmed back. Pickups work in both directions — heading to the ship on embarkation day, or back to the resort the day you disembark.
Three private vehicle classes cover every cruise party, each one reserved for your group alone and assigned to your group size when you book.
Pick the class that matches your headcount and the fare is fixed to that vehicle, so a full group rides for one price rather than splitting across several cars.
The drive takes about 51 minutes off-peak and stretches toward 61 minutes at peak, across 23 miles. The I-95 Express lanes carry most of that distance, which keeps the trip predictable even when surface streets near the coast slow down. Cruise weekends are the busy window: when several ships disembark together, terminal exits and the roads out of the port fill up, and that congestion is the main reason the peak figure climbs near an hour. Midday and early-afternoon departures tend to run closer to the off-peak end. Because your driver tracks the ship’s arrival, the pickup is timed to when you actually clear the terminal rather than to a fixed clock, so a late dock shifts the start of the ride without changing the route. Either direction — toward the port or toward the resort — covers the same mileage and the same general travel window.
Caribbean Resort by the Ocean is an oceanfront resort on Florida’s Atlantic coast — the kind of beach-and-pool base cruise travelers choose for the night before embarkation or a few days of recovery after the sailing. Guests trade the cruise terminal for sand within steps, with the ocean as the front yard and easy reach of coastal dining. You can confirm room types, amenities, and check-in details directly on the property’s Caribbean Resort by the Ocean official site before you travel. Arriving by private transfer drops you at the resort entrance with your luggage, so the first thing you do is check in rather than hunt for parking. The setting suits families winding down, couples extending a trip, and groups who want the beach without a long inland drive from the port.
Beyond the resort itself, the surrounding oceanfront stretch and nearby beach neighborhoods offer a range of stays, from beachfront condos to quieter residential pockets a few blocks back from the sand. We drop you wherever your reservation sits along that coast, so the same transfer works whether you’ve booked the resort or a place close to it.
The beach is the main draw — swimming, sunbathing, and long walks on the shoreline right outside the resort. Casual oceanfront restaurants and bars line the coastal road, and the calm Atlantic edge is an easy contrast to a packed cruise itinerary. Most days you won’t need a car once you’ve arrived.
Several concrete things set this private cruise transfer apart. A black SUV or van is reserved for your group alone, so you never share the ride or wait while strangers are dropped off. The fare is a flat rate locked at booking — the number you agree to is the number you pay, regardless of traffic or demand. Your driver is bilingual, speaking English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which helps when you’re navigating a busy terminal after a long sailing. Because cruise schedules slip, the driver tracks your ship’s arrival and re-times the pickup if you dock late, so a delay costs you nothing. Booking and changes run through a direct WhatsApp line rather than an app queue, so a real person confirms your group size, date, and vehicle. For cruise passengers juggling tight embarkation windows and luggage, that coordination is the difference between a smooth start and a scramble.
The fare already covers the costs that usually surprise riders. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are built into the price, so the figure you book is the figure you settle at the curb. Each vehicle carries onboard WiFi through a mobile hotspot for the ride. Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp when they travel in a pet carrier. Families get the first child seat free for a child under 5; any additional child seat is added at a fee confirmed when you book. Beyond those, there’s no per-bag charge and no fee for the curbside meet at the terminal. What isn’t part of the booking is anything you arrange separately on your own — resort charges, meals, and activities sit outside the transfer. If something you’re wondering about isn’t listed here, ask on WhatsApp before you book so it’s clear up front.
Three things can add to the base fare: a night premium on trips outside daytime hours, each child seat beyond the first free one, and round-trip service, which is billed as two one-way legs. All of these are spelled out before you pay, so nothing appears as a surprise on trip day.
Payment runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure link sent over WhatsApp or the website — whichever is easiest for you. A round trip is billed as double the one-way fare, covering both the embarkation-day and disembarkation-day legs. You pay a 50% deposit when you book, which holds the vehicle and the date, then the remaining 50% goes to the driver on the day of the trip. There’s no charge taken before you’ve confirmed the vehicle class and fare back over WhatsApp, so you always know the full number before any money moves. Keeping the second half for trip day also means the final payment lines up with the ride actually happening, which matters when cruise plans shift. Send your preferred method when you reserve and you’ll get the exact details for the deposit.
Cruise port transportation is a private, pre-booked ride connecting the seaport with your hotel or resort, replacing the scramble for a car the moment thousands of passengers disembark at once. For this route it means a door-to-door trip between PortMiami’s terminals and the resort, in a vehicle reserved only for your party. Unlike grabbing a curbside car on the spot, the pickup is scheduled around your actual ship time, the price is agreed before you sail, and the driver knows the terminal layout. South Florida’s cruise hubs see heavy turnover on weekends, when one wave of arrivals overlaps with the next round of departures, so a planned transfer removes the guesswork of how you’ll cover the distance from the ship to the coast. It’s the simplest way to move a group with luggage from a busy port straight to the beach.
Embarkation day pickups run from the resort to the cruise terminal on your sailing date. We handle the trip in both directions, to or from Port of Miami and Caribbean Resort by the Ocean, so a single booking can cover your ride to the ship and your ride back after the cruise. Tell us your boarding time and the pickup is timed to land you at the terminal with margin for check-in and security, not at the last minute. Reserving both legs together means the same vehicle class is set for departure and return, and the driver already has your details. For a morning sailing, an earlier pickup beats the heaviest port traffic; for an evening one, we plan around the afternoon build-up. Either way the leg is door to door, with your luggage loaded at the resort and unloaded at the terminal drop-off.
Daytime rides between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM carry no extra charge. Trips that fall outside those hours add a small night premium, applied by vehicle class as shown below.
Common questions from arriving and departing cruise passengers, answered directly.
Your driver tracks the ship’s arrival, so a late docking re-times your pickup automatically at no extra charge. Send your ship name when you book and the driver adjusts to the actual disembark time. You ride when you’ve cleared the terminal, not on a fixed clock that penalizes a delay.
Your driver waits curbside at the cruise terminal as your group exits, holding a name sign if you ask for one over WhatsApp ahead of time. There’s no hunting through a rideshare lane — walk out with your bags and the vehicle is ready at the curb, ready to load and go.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person, so your whole group rides for the single fare shown above. Whether two travelers or fourteen, you pay one price for the SUV or van. Splitting that across your party usually makes it the budget choice for families and larger groups.
A round trip is simply double the one-way fare listed above — one charge out, one charge back, at the same rate shown. Reserve both legs together and the same vehicle class handles your embarkation-day ride to the port and your disembarkation-day ride to the resort.
Small pets ride with advance notice over WhatsApp, carried in a pet carrier for the trip. Let us know your pet’s size when you book so the right vehicle is assigned. There’s no separate animal transfer — your pet travels with you in the same private vehicle the whole way.
The first child seat is free for a child under 5; each additional seat carries a small fee confirmed when you book. Tell us your children’s ages over WhatsApp and the correct seats are installed before pickup, so the family is ready to load at the 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 transfer by messaging the WhatsApp line with your ship name, group size, date, and whether you want one-way or round-trip service. You’ll get the vehicle class and fare confirmed back, then pay the deposit to hold your ride — and your driver is waiting at the curb when you arrive.
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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.
Hassle-free. took a shuttle last time, this was a different league. I got in at 11pm and the car was right there. Will book ahead next visit.
Smart routing. Recommend. Good price. Worth it.
Reservé la noche anterior, llegada puntual, listo
Muito bem organizado, me senti seguro a viagem inteira.
Reservei na noite anterior, embarque na hora, pronto. Feliz por ter escolhido essa opção