A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Costa Hollywood Beach Resort covers 22.8 miles (36.7 km) in about 50–59 minutes door to door, in a black SUV or climate-controlled van with a bilingual driver, at a flat rate from $120 per vehicle. The fare is set when you book and the driver meets your group right at the cruise terminal.
Each fare below is a flat, per-vehicle price set only by how many passengers ride — no metering, no surge, no per-bag add-on.
Booking sets a private vehicle aside for your party alone, sized to your group. Solo travelers, couples, and families up to five take the black SUV; groups of six to nine ride a climate-controlled van, and parties of ten to fourteen take the larger van. After you clear customs and collect your bags, the driver meets you curbside at the terminal and loads the vehicle — there is ample room for cruise luggage. From there it is a direct, door-to-door run north to the resort entrance, with no transfers and no other passengers along the way. Reserve over WhatsApp or the website with your ship name, terminal, and sailing date, and the driver confirms the pickup before you sail. That advance detail is what keeps a crowded debarkation morning moving instead of leaving you to flag down a ride at the curb.
Three private vehicle tiers cover this route, every one reserved for your group with no sharing. The black SUV carries up to five passengers — right for couples, solo cruisers, or a small family with carry-ons and checked bags. The climate-controlled van seats six to nine, suiting a larger family or two couples traveling off the same sailing. The extended van takes ten to fourteen passengers, built for extended families or small tour groups disembarking as one party. Pick the tier by headcount; the fare for each appears in the price list above. Whichever you choose, the vehicle holds the whole group plus cruise luggage and runs door to door between the terminal and the resort.
The drive covers 22.8 miles (36.7 km) and runs about 50 minutes off-peak, stretching to roughly 59 minutes at peak. Drivers head north out of PortMiami and pick up the I-95 EXPR express lanes, which skip the slower local stretches through downtown Miami and the northern suburbs. The widest swing comes on heavy disembarkation mornings: when several ships clear the terminal together, the queue out of the port and the merge onto the interstate add the bulk of that off-peak-to-peak gap. Afternoon and mid-morning departures usually land near the 50-minute mark, while a late-evening run can be quicker still with lighter traffic on the road.
Costa Hollywood Beach Resort sits steps from Hollywood Beach and its wood-planked Broadwalk on Florida’s Atlantic coast, between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. The resort wraps a palm-lined pool courtyard with dining, and the sand is a short stroll away. The Broadwalk runs about two and a half miles past cafes, ice-cream stands, and bike rentals, drawing cruisers who want a relaxed beach day before or after sailing. Margaritaville and the Hollywood Beach Theatre sit nearby for evening entertainment. For details from the source, see the Costa Hollywood Beach Resort official site or the area overview on the Visit Lauderdale resort listing.
The resort is itself the natural base on this stretch of Hollywood Beach, with rooms opening toward the Broadwalk and the Atlantic. If it is full, the surrounding Hollywood Beach and Hallandale Beach areas hold a range of oceanfront and Intracoastal options within a few minutes’ drive. We hold the transfer to your exact arrival or departure time wherever you land, so your check-in or your sailing schedule sets the pickup.
The Hollywood Beach Broadwalk is the headline — a flat, pedestrian path along the sand lined with casual restaurants, juice bars, and rental kiosks, all reachable on foot from the resort. The beach itself is a couple of minutes away. Hollywood’s North Beach Park and the fishing pier sit a little farther along the shore for a longer walk. It is an easy area to explore on foot with a few hours before boarding or after debarking.
The vehicle is yours alone for the trip — no shared seats, no extra stops, no waiting on strangers’ luggage. The driver speaks English alongside Spanish or Portuguese, which keeps a busy debark-morning meet-up straightforward. The fare is locked the moment you book, so demand spikes and rush-hour traffic never move the number you agreed to. You reach a real person directly over WhatsApp to set the pickup, adjust a time, or send your ship name and terminal, rather than working through an app queue. For cruise passengers juggling a fixed boarding deadline or a fresh debarkation with bags in hand, a reserved private car takes the guesswork out of the ground leg of the trip.
Every fare includes tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel, so the price you book is the price you pay for the road. The ride comes with onboard WiFi through a mobile hotspot, useful for checking in or messaging family while you travel. The first child seat is free for a child under five — just request it when you book. The bilingual driver and the door-to-door routing between the terminal and the resort are part of the standard service, not optional add-ons tacked on at the curb.
A second or any additional child seat carries a small fee confirmed when you book — only the first seat for an under-five child is free. Pickups outside the 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM daytime window add a night surcharge, detailed below. Beyond those, the booked flat fare stands; there is no metering, no per-bag charge, and no fuel or toll add-on at the end of the ride.
Payment runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure link sent over WhatsApp or the website — whichever is easiest for you. A round trip is simply double the one-way fare shown above, booked as one reservation so the return is locked in before you even sail. You confirm the booking with a 50% deposit, then settle the remaining 50% directly with the driver on the day of the trip. Sending your ship name, terminal, and sailing date with the deposit lets the driver line up the pickup window precisely. Everything is agreed in writing beforehand, so there are no surprises at the curb.
No — you pay half to reserve and half on the day. A 50% deposit confirms the vehicle and your time slot at booking; the remaining 50% goes to the driver when you travel, by the same methods. This keeps the booking firm on both sides without tying up the whole fare weeks ahead of your sailing.
Daytime pickups between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM carry no surcharge. Trips that begin outside those hours add a modest amount on top of the fare, by vehicle type:
The driver meets your group curbside right outside the cruise terminal as you exit, after you collect your bags and clear customs. Request a name sign over WhatsApp in advance and the driver holds it at the pickup point so you spot them quickly. Send your ship name and terminal number when you book so the driver knows exactly where to stage for your arrival.
Yes — disembarkation mornings are the core of this service. Send your ship and terminal when you book, and the driver tracks the schedule to be in position as your group clears the terminal. On mornings when several ships dock together the run can take longer, but your pickup time flexes to your actual debark, not a fixed clock.
Yes — give your ship name and sailing date and the driver monitors its docking and debark times, then shifts the pickup if the ship arrives or clears late. There is no re-booking fee and no scramble for a new car if customs runs long; the reserved vehicle simply waits for your group rather than moving on like a metered ride would.
The fare is per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides for the one flat price set by vehicle size in the list above. Five passengers in the SUV pay the same as one. That is why a family or group sharing a single van almost always comes out lower than per-seat options.
Yes — the vehicles run door to door with space for your cruise luggage, so a full set of checked bags and carry-ons rides with your group. Let us know your party size when you book and the right tier is assigned to keep everyone and their bags comfortable for the trip up from the port.
Yes — small pets are welcome with advance notice over WhatsApp. The pet travels in a pet carrier for the ride between the port and the resort. Mention your pet when you book so the driver is prepared and the right vehicle is assigned for your group and the carrier.
A round trip is double the one-way fare in the price list above, booked together as a single reservation. Booking both legs at once locks your return pickup before you sail, so the driver is set for both your arrival and your departure day without a second search later.
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 transfer before you sail. Send your ship name, terminal, sailing date, group size, and pickup time over WhatsApp or the website, and you’ll have a confirmed flat fare and a named driver waiting at the curb. Booking ahead matters most on busy debarkation mornings, when terminal traffic is heaviest — reserve early to hold your preferred vehicle tier and time slot.
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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.
Reliable. right on schedule, no surprises.
Got in late and tired, family trip with two little ones, it just worked, that’s all you want. wifi worked, kids stayed busy on the way. No notes.
Trajeto silencioso. Sem dor de cabeça. Viagem tranquila. Ajudou com as malas.
Reservei e deu tudo certo. mais um traslado ao porto tranquilo, por isso voltei. acompanharam a chegada do nosso navio sem precisar pedir. Recomendo sem pensar duas vezes.
Se nota la organización. comunicación clara desde la reserva. siguieron la llegada de nuestro crucero sin que se lo pidiéramos. Forma perfecta de llegar a Miami.