A private ride to or from Port of Miami and Courtyard by Marriott Miami Coral Gables Hotel covers 6 miles (9.7 km) in 11 to 18 minutes by black SUV or climate-controlled van, at a flat rate from $80 per vehicle. One bilingual driver meets your group curbside as you leave the cruise terminal and drives straight to the hotel door, with no surge pricing and ample room for cruise luggage.
The price is per vehicle, locked at the moment you book, and covers the whole group for the trip.
A private vehicle reserved for your group is the most direct way to cover this 6-mile route. You pick the tier that matches your party — the black SUV for up to 5, a van for 6 to 9, or the larger van for 10 to 14 — and the same driver handles the entire trip. There is no shared ride and no second stop, so you head straight from the terminal to the hotel.
After you clear the gangway and collect bags, the driver meets you curbside outside your arrival terminal. Send your ship name and terminal letter on WhatsApp ahead of time and request a name sign, and the driver will be standing with it as you exit. There is room for the whole party’s cruise luggage in the cargo space, so loading is quick and you roll out without a transfer queue.
A vehicle booked solely for your party is the core of this service — no pooling with strangers, no detours to other addresses. The fare is fixed when you reserve, so traffic or demand never changes what you pay. Your driver is bilingual, speaking English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which smooths the handoff right off the ship. Booking and changes run through direct WhatsApp contact, so a real person confirms your pickup rather than an app queue. For cruise passengers working against a fixed disembark window, that combination keeps the leg from the terminal to the hotel predictable from the first message to the drop-off.
Cruise travelers rarely pack light, and the reserved vehicle is sized for the full party plus what comes off the ship. The driver helps load everything at the curb and unloads again at the hotel entrance, so nobody is dragging cases across a lot or down a block.
The drive is 6 miles (9.7 km) and takes 11 to 18 minutes door to door, off-peak to peak. Early mornings and late evenings sit at the low end of that range. Midday and the disembark rush, when traffic builds around the port and along the inland route toward Coral Gables, push it toward the upper figure. Because the fare is set at booking, a slower run never costs more — the minutes can shift with conditions, but the price you agreed to does not.
It can. When three or more ships clear customs in the same window, the streets feeding out of PortMiami back up and the short hop can land at the higher end of the range. The driver tracks ship debark times and times the curbside pickup around them, so you are not left waiting while the rush peaks.
The hotel sits in Coral Gables, a tree-lined district known for its Mediterranean-style architecture, the boutiques and restaurants of Miracle Mile, and easy reach to the University of Miami and the wider Miami business core. After a cruise, it is a calmer base than the beachfront — walkable streets, plazas, and dining without the resort-strip crowds, while downtown and the airport stay a short drive away. You can confirm room types and on-site details on the Courtyard Miami Coral Gables hotel page or check availability through the Coral Gables room booking page.
Within a short walk or quick ride you have Miracle Mile’s shops and cafes, the historic Venetian Pool, leafy residential boulevards, and golf and dining in the surrounding Gables. It is a quieter, polished corner of greater Miami — well suited to a pre-cruise overnight or a wind-down day after you sail back in.
The page’s subject hotel is the natural base in Coral Gables itself. If you want a different feel for part of a trip, the Brickell and downtown areas nearby lean modern and high-rise, while the beachfront districts toward South Beach put you on the sand — all reachable as separate private transfers when you need them.
Three private tiers cover this route, each reserved only for your party.
The quoted fare covers the private vehicle, the bilingual driver, and the door-to-door drive. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are built into the price, so there is nothing to settle on the road. Onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot for the ride. The rate is per vehicle for the whole group, not per head.
Yes. The first child seat is free for a child under 5 — just request it when you book. Each additional child seat carries a small extra fee that is confirmed at booking, so you know the total before the trip rather than at the curb.
Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp, traveling in a proper pet carrier for the ride. Mention the pet when you reserve so the driver and vehicle are set for it before pickup at the terminal.
Beyond the flat fare, the only possible add-ons are an additional child seat past the first free one and the after-hours premium for trips outside daytime service. Each is confirmed up front. There are no surprise traffic or demand fees, because the price is locked when you book.
Payment runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure link sent over WhatsApp or the website. A round trip is simply double the one-way fare for the same vehicle. The structure is straightforward: you settle part now to hold the booking and the rest on the day you travel.
Yes — a 50% deposit secures the vehicle and your pickup time at booking. The remaining 50% goes to the driver on trip day. Confirming the deposit is what locks the flat rate, so demand or traffic on the day cannot move the price you agreed to.
Daytime service runs 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no added fee. Trips that fall outside that window carry a premium on top of the base fare.
Nothing changes for you. The driver tracks your ship’s arrival and re-times the curbside pickup if you berth or clear customs late — there is no rebooking and no penalty. Send your ship and terminal on WhatsApp ahead of time so the meet-up is matched to your actual exit, not a guessed clock time.
The driver waits curbside outside your arrival terminal as your group exits with luggage. Request a name sign on WhatsApp in advance and the driver holds it where you come out, so there is no scanning a crowd. Share your terminal letter when you book to pin the exact spot.
Yes. Disembark-day pickups are a core part of this service. The driver monitors debark times so the curbside meet lines up with when you actually clear the terminal, even when several ships unload together. Book ahead and share your ship name, and the SUV or van is waiting as you walk out.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person — your whole party rides for the one flat price shown in the prices list above. Adding passengers within a tier’s capacity does not raise the cost; you only move up a tier if the group outgrows the seats. A round trip is double the one-way.
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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Message your cruise date, ship name, arrival terminal, group size, and direction — to or from Port of Miami and Courtyard by Marriott Miami Coral Gables Hotel — and you will get a flat-rate confirmation for the right vehicle. Lock it with the 50% deposit and your driver is set to meet you curbside.
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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.
Nada que reprochar, salió más económico que el Uber Black del crucero anterior.
Just the two of us, and worth every cent for the peace of mind. they confirmed by message the night before. Recommend without hesitation.
On a couple’s trip, very respectful and patient with us. they confirmed by message the night before. With 3 carry-ons and 2 checked bags.
Sin problemas, se notó la experiencia y la educación.
Vine solo para el crucero y teníamos nervios con el día de embarque, nos quitaron la preocupación. viaje fluido desde la acera hasta el terminal de cruceros. Lo guardamos para la próxima. (para mi grupo de 6)