A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel covers 12 miles (19.3 km) in about 20–35 minutes door to door, riding in a black SUV or climate-controlled van with a bilingual driver. The flat rate from $80 per vehicle is locked at booking, so cruise families step off the ship straight into a reserved car instead of the terminal taxi line.
Each fare below is per vehicle for your whole group, locked the moment you book — never per person.
Getting from the ship to the resort is a single private ride — no transfers, no shared van, no waiting on other passengers. You step off at the terminal and walk to a reserved black SUV or climate-controlled van parked curbside, then ride straight to the resort entrance for a door-to-door drop-off. The SUV suits up to five travelers, while the vans handle larger groups of six to nine or ten to fourteen. There is ample room for cruise luggage, so suitcases and carry-ons travel with you in the same vehicle. Trips run to or from Port of Miami and Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel in either direction, whether you are arriving to board or heading to the resort after a sailing. One driver handles the whole leg, and the route stays direct from terminal to lobby.
Yes. Suitcases, carry-ons, and beach gear ride in the same vehicle as your group, so nothing gets left behind or sent separately. Tell the team your group size when booking and they match you to a vehicle class with enough space for everyone and their bags.
Your fare locks the moment you book, so the price never moves for traffic, weather, or cruise-day demand. A bilingual driver handles the route while you settle in, and the vehicle is reserved for your party alone — no strangers share the cabin and no extra stops interrupt the run from the ship to the resort. You confirm every detail by WhatsApp, from the pickup time to a name sign at the terminal exit. Cruise passengers travel on tight windows, and a coordinated private pickup removes the guesswork of a curbside scramble after a long sailing. One message books the car, one driver carries your group, and the same flat figure covers the whole ride no matter what the road does.
Every driver on this route is bilingual — English plus Spanish or Portuguese — so communication is easy from pickup to drop-off. Ask questions about the route, the resort, or your schedule and you get clear answers in English throughout the ride.
The drive covers 12 miles between PortMiami and the resort, and most runs finish in about 20 minutes when the roads are light. Heading north over the MacArthur Causeway onto Collins Avenue, the trip can stretch toward 35 minutes at peak hours or when several ships release passengers at once. Your driver watches live road conditions and chooses the cleanest path, but the fare stays the same whether the road is open or crawling. Because the car is already reserved and waiting, you never lose time hailing a ride or negotiating a price once you step off the ship.
Morning disembarkation is the busiest stretch, especially when three or more ships clear at once and the terminal roads fill quickly. Building a small buffer into your plans keeps everyone relaxed, and since the car waits for you, a slower exit never costs you the ride.
Fontainebleau Miami Beach is an oceanfront resort on Collins Avenue, one of the most recognizable addresses on Miami Beach. The property pairs a long stretch of sand with a cluster of pools, restaurants, a spa, and an after-dark scene that draws visitors from across the city. Your driver pulls up to the resort entrance and unloads your group right at the doors, so the transition from cruise ship to lobby is seamless. For room details, dining reservations, and event listings, the Fontainebleau Miami Beach official site is the place to start, while the wider Fontainebleau Resorts overview covers the brand’s other properties. Whether you are checking in before a sailing or unwinding after one, the resort sits a short, direct ride from the terminals.
On the property you can split your time between the beachfront, the pool deck, and several dining rooms without leaving the grounds. The spa and the evening venues round out a stay, and direct beach access makes it easy to settle in for a few hours. It works equally well as a pre-cruise base or a post-cruise reward.
Three private vehicle classes cover this route, and every one is reserved for your group alone.
A family of four or five fits the SUV. Groups of six to nine step up to the smaller van, while parties of ten to fourteen take the largest van so the whole group stays together in one vehicle on a single booking. Pick the class by headcount alone.
The flat rate covers the full door-to-door run with no add-ons sprung on you at the curb. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all built into the price you confirm at booking. Onboard WiFi runs off a mobile hotspot, so you can message family or pull up your reservation on the way. The first child seat is free for a child under five; each additional child seat carries a small fee confirmed when you book. Beyond those items, nothing extra is tacked onto the standard daytime ride. If a request falls outside this list, the driver tells you plainly before the trip rather than surprising you afterward.
Small pets are welcome with advance notice over WhatsApp. The animal travels in a proper pet carrier for the ride, so let the team know when you book and confirm the carrier size. This keeps the cabin comfortable for everyone and ensures the driver expects the extra passenger.
Child seats are available, and the first one is free for a child under five. Each additional seat carries a small fee confirmed at the time of booking, so flag the number and ages of your children over WhatsApp ahead of the trip. The driver has the seats installed and ready at pickup.
Payment runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure link sent over WhatsApp or the website, so you choose the method that suits you. A round trip is simply double the one-way figure shown above. You lock the booking with a 50% deposit, then hand the remaining 50% to the driver on the day of the trip. Confirming early secures your pickup window, which matters most on busy disembarkation mornings when demand for private cars peaks across the port.
You pay half the fare upfront to confirm the reservation. That 50% deposit holds your vehicle and pickup time, and the remaining half goes directly to the driver on trip day. Paying the deposit early is the surest way to guarantee a car during peak cruise weekends.
A round trip books both legs at once — your ride to the resort and the return to the terminal — and the cost is simply double the one-way fare. Reserving both directions together means one driver and one confirmation handle your whole stay, with the return time set in advance over WhatsApp.
Daytime service runs from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no surcharge. Trips that fall outside those hours carry a small after-hours charge, listed below.
Your driver tracks ship arrival times, so a late dock does not cost you the car. The pickup is re-timed at no charge to match when you actually clear the terminal. There is no need to re-book or hunt for another ride — the reserved vehicle simply waits for your group.
The driver meets your group curbside, right outside your cruise terminal exit, as you come off the ship. Request a name sign over WhatsApp in advance and the driver holds it so you spot them quickly in the crowd. From there it is a direct ride to the resort doors.
Yes — disembarkation mornings are exactly when this service shines. Reserve your pickup window in advance and the car is parked and waiting as you exit the terminal. Because early morning is the busiest window at the port, confirming ahead locks your spot before the day’s heaviest demand.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person. Your entire group rides for the single price shown in the list above, whether that is two travelers or a full van. Splitting one fare across your party usually makes a private transfer cheaper per head than separate rides.
Yes. The moment your deposit clears you receive a confirmation with the driver details and pickup window over WhatsApp. As trip day nears, you get a reminder and the driver’s contact, so you always know who is meeting you and exactly where. Any change to your ship’s schedule updates the plan automatically.
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 your pickup now and step off the ship into a reserved car. Send your ship name, arrival date, terminal, group size, and destination over WhatsApp or email, and the team confirms your vehicle and pickup window the same day. Book early for busy disembarkation weekends so your spot is held before the rush.
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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.
Sin queja alguna, tomó las maletas sin que se las pidiéramos.
Llegamos tarde y agotados, viajando con los chicos, el aire acondicionado funcionaba perfecto. llegamos a las 11pm y el auto ya estaba allí. Llegó a tiempo a pesar del tráfico.
My partner and I, got everything sorted in one short message.
Chegou, carregou as malas, dirigiu seguro, desembarcou. Sem ressalvas.
éramos só nós dois e vale o preço pela tranquilidade. trajeto suave do meio-fio até o terminal de cruzeiros. não tem o que reclamar.