A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Disney’s Old Key West Resort runs a flat rate from $550 per vehicle and covers 230.1 miles (370.4 km) in about 237 to 244 minutes door to door, riding in a black SUV or climate-controlled van with a bilingual driver. The fare is set at booking, so your whole cruise party travels for one price with no surge.
The flat fare depends only on how many seats your cruise party needs, not on distance, demand, or the day of your sailing.
A reserved private vehicle is the direct way north, with one driver handling the whole 230-mile run to the resort lobby. Book in advance over WhatsApp or the website, then your driver meets you curbside at the cruise terminal as you clear the exit, holding a name sign if you ask for one ahead of time. Pick the black SUV for a party up to five, a van for six to nine, or the larger van for groups up to fourteen. There is room for cruise luggage, so the whole family loads in one trip with no transfers and no waiting for a shared route to fill. The drive heads north out of PortMiami and onto Florida’s Turnpike toward Lake Buena Vista, then drops you door to door at Disney’s Old Key West Resort. No connections, no second pickup, no shuffling between cars along the way.
Your group rides alone in a vehicle reserved only for you, never pooled with other passengers. The bilingual driver speaks English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which smooths the handoff right after a long sailing. We watch your ship’s arrival, so a late dock simply shifts the pickup at no extra cost rather than forcing you to start over. Luggage is loaded for you as you step off, and you reach a real person directly on WhatsApp from booking through drop-off, not a queue or an app ticket. The fare is fixed at the moment you book, so a holiday weekend or a packed disembarkation morning never moves the number you agreed to. For cruise passengers juggling tight onward schedules to Walt Disney World, that means one confirmed pickup and one settled price before you ever leave the ship.
The door-to-door run takes about 237 to 244 minutes, off-peak to peak. The shorter end applies on a quiet morning when traffic out of Miami is light; the longer end reflects heavier congestion through the metro area and around Orlando’s attraction corridor. Most of the distance moves quickly along Florida’s Turnpike, where steady highway speeds keep the four-hour estimate honest across the 230 miles. The biggest variable is your disembarkation slot: when three or more ships unload the same morning, terminal exits and the first miles of road slow down until the crush clears. Booking a daytime departure within the 7 AM to 6 PM window keeps you in normal traffic patterns and away from the night surcharge. Your driver builds in the buffer for the real conditions on your sailing day, so the estimate accounts for actual road speeds rather than a best-case number.
Disney’s Old Key West Resort sits within Walt Disney World near Lake Buena Vista, themed after the pastel cottages and harbor charm of the Florida Keys. The Disney Vacation Club property spreads low-rise buildings across a relaxed, palm-lined setting with several pools, a sandy-bottom feature pool with a waterslide, marina views, and quick water-taxi access to Disney Springs for dining and shopping. After days at sea, it makes an easy landing spot before park days begin. Plan details ahead of time using the official resources below.
Two official pages cover the resort’s rooms, dining, and amenities in full. Review the layout and current offerings on the Disney’s Old Key West Resort official page, then check the printable Old Key West Resort overview (PDF) for a quick reference you can save before your drive up from the port.
Three private tiers cover cruise groups of every size, each reserved for your party alone.
The flat fare is genuinely all-inclusive for the road portion of your trip. There are no add-ons quietly tacked on at the end; the price you confirm at booking is the price for the vehicle.
Beyond the first free child seat, each additional child seat carries a small fee confirmed when you book. Pickups outside the 7 AM to 6 PM daytime window add the night surcharge detailed further down. Apart from those, nothing else is layered onto the per-vehicle rate.
Payment is handled through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure link sent over WhatsApp or the website, whichever suits you.
Pickups inside the 7 AM to 6 PM daytime window carry no surcharge. Trips scheduled outside those hours add a set amount by vehicle class.
These are the questions that come up most often once a sailing is booked and the drive to Walt Disney World is being planned.
Your driver meets you curbside at the cruise terminal as you exit, and will hold a sign with your name if you request one over WhatsApp in advance. This is a true meet-and-greet, so there is no searching a rideshare lot or matching license plates after a long day off the ship.
We track your ship’s arrival, so a late dock re-times your pickup at no extra cost. There is no rebooking and no penalty for a delay outside your control. Stay in touch on WhatsApp as you clear customs, and your driver adjusts to when you actually walk out.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person, so your whole cruise party rides for the one flat price shown in the prices list above. A solo traveler and a family of five in the same SUV pay the identical fare. Group size only changes things when you need a larger van.
Yes. Disembarkation-morning pickups are the most common request on this route. Book ahead and share your terminal and expected exit time on WhatsApp, and your driver is waiting curbside as you finish customs. Daytime pickups from 7 AM keep you clear of the night surcharge entirely.
Yes, Disney runs a complimentary water taxi between Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Disney Springs for dining and shopping. That boat is operated by Disney and is separate from our service; our transfer covers the road trip from PortMiami straight to the resort, where you then connect to Disney’s own transportation.
No. A round trip is priced as double the one-way fare for the same vehicle, with no premium for the return leg. Booking both directions together holds one vehicle and one driver for your outbound drive to the resort and your return run back to PortMiami.
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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Reserve your private transfer before your sailing so the vehicle and driver are confirmed for your disembarkation morning. Send your ship name, terminal, party size, and travel date over WhatsApp or email, and we will lock the fare and the pickup for your trip to Disney’s Old Key West Resort.
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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.
Mejor imposible. ya somos clientes habituales para los traslados al puerto, además el wifi funcionó, los chicos se entretuvieron en el camino.
First time in Miami, managed our oversized bags fine. we got in at 11pm and the car was right there. Already saved their number for the next trip.
Éramos una familia de cinco y el conductor fue amable y conversador. nos confirmaron por mensaje la noche anterior. Lo guardamos para la próxima
Sin contratiempos: el vehículo estaba impecable por dentro, probamos Uber una vez, esto fue la mejor decisión, primera vez organizando el transfer al terminal de cruceros, perfecto.
Profesionales de verdad. No tuvimos q cargar una sola maleta. (con 3 carry-ons y 2 maletas grandes)