A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Four Points by Sheraton Coral Gables Hotel covers 6 miles (9.7 km) in 11 to 18 minutes door to door, at a flat rate from $80 per vehicle. A black SUV or climate-controlled van with a bilingual driver meets your group at the cruise terminal and drives straight to the hotel.
The fare is set per vehicle and locked when you book, so the size of your party — not a meter — decides the price.
The simplest route is a single private vehicle booked ahead and waiting curbside when you walk out of the terminal. Pick the tier that matches your group: a black SUV holds up to 5 travelers, a van takes 6 to 9, and a larger van seats 10 to 14. After you clear customs at PortMiami, the driver greets your party right at the curb — no rideshare lottery, no walk to a remote lot, no second leg. There is room for your cruise luggage, and the trip is a straight 6-mile run to the hotel entrance in Coral Gables, where you are dropped at the door. To set it up, message us on WhatsApp with your ship name, terminal, arrival date, and headcount; we confirm the vehicle and, on request, a name sign so you spot the driver instantly. One booking covers the whole party from ship to lobby.
Every tier below is a private vehicle reserved for your party alone — you choose by headcount, and only your group rides.
A reserved private vehicle means your family or group never shares the ride with strangers and never waits in a queue. The bilingual driver speaks English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which smooths the handoff after a long sailing. The fare is locked at booking, so a busy disembarkation morning or heavy I-95 traffic never bumps the price you agreed to. You reach a real person directly on WhatsApp before and on the day of travel, not an app inbox — useful when plans shift at the terminal. For arriving and departing cruise passengers, the value is concrete: a known vehicle, a known price, a known driver, and a door-to-door run to Four Points by Sheraton Coral Gables Hotel without transfers. You handle one reservation and step off the ship into a car that is already yours, then ride straight to the hotel lobby.
The ride takes 11 to 18 minutes door to door across 6 miles (9.7 km). Off-peak, with light city traffic, you reach the hotel in about 11 minutes. The figure climbs toward 18 minutes at peak — typically weekday rush windows and the mid-morning hours when multiple ships release passengers and the roads leaving PortMiami fill quickly. Because the route is short and stays on Miami surface streets and connectors rather than a long highway slog, the swing between best and worst case is modest. Your driver watches conditions on the day and chooses the cleanest path toward Coral Gables, so the estimate holds in real traffic rather than only on paper. Plan for the upper end on a heavy debark morning and you will rarely be surprised.
Four Points by Sheraton Coral Gables sits in one of Miami’s most walkable, tree-lined districts, a short reach from Miracle Mile’s shops and restaurants and the city’s Mediterranean-style downtown. The hotel offers a pool, on-site dining, and meeting space, making it an easy base whether you are resting before embarkation or unwinding after your sailing. Nearby you can stroll the Venetian Pool, the grand Biltmore grounds, and Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, all within the Coral Gables area. For rooms, rates, and amenities, check the Four Points Coral Gables official site or compare dates on the Four Points Coral Gables booking page.
Coral Gables packs its highlights close together. From the hotel you can walk or take a short ride to Miracle Mile for dining and boutiques, tour the historic Biltmore, swim at the spring-fed Venetian Pool, or wander Fairchild’s tropical gardens. The compact, pedestrian-friendly layout makes it simple to fill a pre- or post-cruise day without venturing far.
Yes — the area is quiet, green, and just 6 miles from PortMiami, so you stay close to the ship while skipping the noise of the waterfront. The neighborhood’s restaurants and walkable streets suit a relaxed night before embarkation, and the short transfer means an unhurried morning departure to the terminal.
The quoted fare is all-in for the vehicle and route: tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are covered, so no add-ons surface mid-trip. Onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot in the vehicle. If you ask via WhatsApp in advance, the driver carries a name sign for the terminal pickup. The first child seat for a child under 5 is provided free; any additional child seat carries an extra fee confirmed when you book. The rate buys a private, door-to-door ride for your party in the vehicle tier you select.
Gratuity for the driver is optional and not built into the fare. Each child seat beyond the first free one adds a charge confirmed at booking. Late-night travel outside daytime hours adds the surcharge described further down. Anything not listed in these service facts is not part of the rate — ask on WhatsApp if you are unsure before you book.
Yes, small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp. The pet must travel in a proper pet carrier for the ride to or from the hotel. Tell us when you book so the driver and vehicle are ready, and your pet rides with the family rather than waiting behind.
Payment splits into two parts so nothing is due all at once. You accept the fare at booking, then settle a 50% deposit to confirm the vehicle; the remaining 50% goes to the driver on the day of the trip. Accepted methods are Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent over WhatsApp or through the website. There is no in-car meter and no demand pricing — the amount you agreed to is the amount you pay.
A round trip is simply double the one-way fare for your vehicle tier — the price out to the hotel plus the same price back to the port. Book both legs together on WhatsApp and we schedule your return pickup at Four Points by Sheraton Coral Gables Hotel for the date and time you need.
Daytime hours run from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no surcharge. A trip that starts outside that window carries a modest after-hours addition by vehicle type:
Your pickup re-times for free. We track your ship’s arrival, so if the vessel berths behind schedule the driver simply adjusts and meets you when you actually clear the terminal. Send your ship name and date when you book; you never re-book or pay extra because customs ran long.
The driver waits curbside at your cruise terminal and greets your group as you exit, holding a name sign if you requested one on WhatsApp. There is no remote lot or app-summoned curb scramble — you walk out of PortMiami, find your name, and step into the vehicle reserved for your party.
Yes — disembarkation day is the most common pickup. Give us your ship and debark date, and the driver is at the terminal curb for your exit, even on a busy morning when several ships unload together. The 6-mile run to the hotel takes 11 to 18 minutes depending on traffic that day.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person — your whole party rides for the one flat price shown in the fare list above. A family of four and a solo traveler in the same SUV tier pay the same. Pick the tier by headcount, and everyone rides together for that single amount.
There is room for your cruise luggage in every tier. The black SUV suits up to 5 travelers with their bags, while the vans give larger groups more space for the gear that comes off a sailing. Choose the tier that matches your party size and the luggage rides with you to the hotel door.
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 ride to or from Port of Miami and Four Points by Sheraton Coral Gables Hotel today. Send your ship name, terminal, arrival date, party size, and whether you want a name sign, and we confirm the vehicle and fare right away. Book the return leg at the same time and we schedule your pickup at the hotel for departure day.
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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.
Booked the night before, picked up on time, done. Recommend without hesitation. (with 3 carry-ons and 2 checked bags)
Highly recommended. the booking process was straightforward, honestly no surprise tolls, no upselling, just the ride.
Todo perfecto. auto muy limpio y bien cuidado.
Top de linha. coube toda a bagagem sem problema.
Solo traveller here, booked online and got confirmation in minutes.