A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Four Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club covers the roughly 15 to 25 minute ride to Surfside in a black SUV or climate-controlled van, with a bilingual driver and a flat rate from $80 per vehicle. Your driver meets the group curb-side at the cruise terminal for a direct, door-to-door trip.
The fare is flat and per vehicle, locked the moment you book, with three tiers based on group size.
The simplest way is a pre-booked private vehicle that meets you at the cruise terminal. Pick the tier that matches your party: a Black SUV for up to five, a van for six to nine, or a larger van for ten to fourteen. After your ship clears, the driver greets the group curb-side as you step off — with a name sign if you request one over WhatsApp ahead of time — so there is no taxi line, no app, and no waiting in the sun. There is ample room for cruise luggage in every vehicle, and the trip runs straight to the hotel entrance, door-to-door, with no extra stops. Booking takes one message: send your ship name, arrival date, terminal, group size, and direction of travel, and the ride is confirmed with the flat fare attached. The same setup works in reverse for your departure day, picking you up at the hotel for the run back to the port.
Every vehicle on this route is private and reserved only for your party — never shared with strangers. Choose by headcount.
The drive takes roughly 15 to 25 minutes under normal traffic. Off-peak, with light roads, the trip sits nearer the 15-minute end. During busy stretches — late mornings on heavy disembarkation days, or evening rush along the beach corridor — it leans toward 25 minutes. Because the fare is fixed, slower traffic never changes what you pay; only your arrival time shifts. Plan your timing around your ship’s all-aboard call on the return leg, and the driver builds in margin so a slow stretch of road does not threaten your schedule.
It can. When three or more ships clear PortMiami within the same window, the terminal roadways and approaches back up, adding several minutes to an otherwise quick trip. The driver tracks the morning’s debark flow and times the curb-side pickup accordingly, so you are not left circling or waiting longer than needed once your group is ready to roll.
Four Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club sits on the oceanfront at 9011 Collins Avenue in Surfside, just north of Miami Beach. The property folds a restored 1930s social club into a modern Four Seasons resort, with direct beach access, multiple pools, and signature dining steps from the sand. After a cruise, it is an easy landing spot — quiet Surfside streets, a walkable village of shops and cafes nearby, and South Beach a short drive south. You can read more in the Four Seasons Surf Club hotel review or check rooms and amenities on the Four Seasons Surfside official site. The transfer drops you right at the hotel’s arrival court, so you go from terminal to lobby without handling your own bags through a rideshare scramble.
Surfside is a calm beach town wrapped around Collins Avenue and Harding Avenue. Within a short walk you’ll find boutiques, bakeries, and casual restaurants, plus a public beach and the Surfside Community Center. Bal Harbour Shops sit just to the north, and the nightlife and museums of South Beach are a quick ride south along the coast.
The whole vehicle is yours — a private SUV or van reserved for your group alone, never pooled with other passengers. The fare is locked at booking, so peak demand, holidays, and stop-and-go traffic never push the number up. Your driver is bilingual, speaking English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which smooths everything from confirming the pickup point to answering questions on the way. Coordination happens directly over WhatsApp: one thread to confirm the booking, share your ship details, request a name sign, and reach the driver on the day. For cruise travelers juggling a tight all-aboard time or a fresh-off-the-ship morning, that direct line and the certainty of a waiting, reserved vehicle take the guesswork out of getting to or from the port.
The flat fare covers the full ride, the bilingual driver, and the running costs of the trip. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all built into the price — nothing extra is collected for them on the road. Onboard WiFi is provided through a mobile hotspot so you can message family or check in online during the drive. The first child seat is free for a child under five; small pets are welcome with advance notice over WhatsApp, carried in a pet carrier. Everything that arrives quoted stays quoted.
Each additional child seat beyond the first carries an extra fee, confirmed when you book so there are no surprises. Trips that fall outside daytime hours add a late-night premium, detailed below. Anything not listed in the inclusions simply is not part of the booking; if you need something specific, raise it over WhatsApp and it will be quoted before you confirm.
Payment is split and flexible. You can pay by Venmo, Zelle, or a secure link sent through WhatsApp or the website. A round trip is simply double the one-way fare, booked as a single reservation that covers both the arrival pickup and the departure run. Choosing round trip locks the same vehicle and flat pricing for both legs, so your departure to the port is already arranged before your cruise even ends.
Yes. You pay 50% as a deposit when you book to secure the vehicle and the slot, then settle the remaining 50% directly with the driver on the day of the trip. The split keeps your reservation firm while leaving the balance for hand-off in person once the ride is underway.
Daytime hours run from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no added charge. Trips that fall outside that window carry a small surcharge by vehicle type.
Your driver meets you curb-side at your cruise terminal as you exit, right where passengers come out with their bags. Request a name sign over WhatsApp ahead of time and the driver holds it so your group spots them fast. Share your terminal number when you book to pin the exact pickup point.
Yes — disembarkation day is exactly what this transfer is built for. Send your ship name and arrival date when booking, and the driver plans around your debark time. The pickup is timed to when your group actually clears the terminal, so the SUV or van is ready and waiting as you step out.
Yes. Drivers monitor your ship’s arrival and debark window using terminal updates, so a port delay does not leave you stranded or paying for missed time. If your ship docks late, the pickup is re-timed at no extra cost. Just confirm your ship name when you book so the right schedule is tracked.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person — your entire group rides for the one flat price shown above. Five people in the SUV pay the same as one. A round trip is double the one-way, and the only possible add-ons are the late-night premium and any extra child seat, both confirmed at booking.
Yes. Every SUV and van has room for cruise luggage, so your bags ride with you to the hotel. The first child seat is free for a child under five; request it over WhatsApp when you book. Each additional seat carries an extra fee, quoted before you confirm so the total is clear in advance.
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.
Uber, Uber Black, Lyft, and Lyft Lux are trademarks of their respective owners. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by them. Comparison reflects publicly available pricing as of 2026.
Lock in your private ride to or from the port now. Message us with your ship name, arrival date, terminal, group size, and travel direction, and we’ll confirm the vehicle and flat fare in one reply. The fastest way to reserve is a quick WhatsApp.
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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.
dessa vez fui sozinho, ja estava esperando quando saímos. mesmo com trânsito a rota fez sentido. tudo certo no geral.
Indico, ajudou ate com o carrinho do bebê.
Worth every cent. the ride was quiet and comfortable.
Reliable. No surge pricing, no waiting in the heat, no missed connections. Saved at least 15 minutes vs the rideshare line.
Éramos ocho y lo elegiría anntes que el shuttle del hotel. el wifi funcionó, los chicos se entretuvieron en el camino. Forma inteligente de empezar un viaje.