A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Hotel Dello Fort Lauderdale Airport, Tapestry Collection by Hilton covers 22.9 miles (36.9 km) in about 45 to 54 minutes by black SUV or climate-controlled van at a flat rate from $120 per vehicle. One bilingual driver handles the run from the cruise terminal to the hotel door. Book ahead over WhatsApp and your fare is locked before you sail.
Every fare below is per vehicle, locked at the moment you book, and covers your whole group for the one-way trip.
Book one private vehicle and ride straight from the cruise terminal to the hotel. A black SUV handles parties up to five; a van takes six to nine, and a larger van seats ten to fourteen. Your driver is waiting curbside at PortMiami as your group clears the terminal. There is room for cruise luggage in every vehicle, so suitcases, carry-ons, and strollers load in one go. From there it is a single run north to the hotel entrance, with the vehicle dedicated to your party. To lock it in, send your ship name, arrival date, group size, and drop-off address over WhatsApp, and the booking is confirmed before you sail. Choosing the vehicle, sharing the ship details, and confirming the flat fare is the whole process — no apps, no queues, no scramble for a car the moment you step off the gangway.
PortMiami to the hotel runs 22.9 miles (36.9 km) and takes about 45 to 54 minutes door to door. The drive heads north on the I-95 express lanes, the fastest corridor between downtown Miami and the Fort Lauderdale airport area. Off-peak, expect the lower end near 45 minutes. On a heavy disembarkation morning — when several ships clear at once — exit traffic around the terminal and rush-hour volume on I-95 push the trip toward the 54-minute mark. Allow the full window when you have an onward flight or a hotel check-in time to make. Because the run is direct, the routing keeps the ride as short as the road allows on any given day, whether you travel mid-morning or late afternoon.
Pick the vehicle that matches your party size; each one is private and reserved for your group alone.
Every option is a direct booking, and the vehicle carries only your party from PortMiami to the hotel — there is never another group added to the run.
Hotel Dello Fort Lauderdale Airport, Tapestry Collection by Hilton sits next to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, making it a practical base for cruise travelers catching a flight the next morning. The property is a boutique Tapestry Collection hotel, with a pool, on-site dining, and easy reach to Dania Beach, the Atlantic shoreline, and the shops at Dania Pointe a short drive away. Many guests use it as a pre-cruise or post-cruise stopover, so a private door-to-door transfer fits the rhythm of stepping off a ship and settling in fast. For rooms, amenities, and current details, see the Hotel Dello official site, or read how the property joined the brand in the Tapestry Collection announcement.
The flat fare covers the full ride and the costs that usually surprise travelers. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all built into the price you book, so nothing extra is collected on the road. A bilingual driver, fluent in English plus Spanish or Portuguese, handles the whole trip. Onboard WiFi runs off a mobile hotspot, so you can confirm a flight or message family en route. The fare you see is the fare you pay for the booked ride, with no fuel add-on, no toll reimbursement, and no booking fee layered on afterward.
Gratuity for the driver is not included and is left to your discretion. Additional child seats beyond the first free one add a fee set at booking. Trips outside daytime hours carry a surcharge, detailed below. Beyond those items, the booked fare is final.
Payment splits into a deposit at booking and the balance on the day you travel. You can pay by Venmo, Zelle, or a secure link sent over WhatsApp or through the website. A round trip is simply double the one-way fare, booked as a single reservation. You put down 50% to confirm the booking, then hand the remaining 50% to the driver on trip day. Locking the deposit early is what holds your vehicle and your fare against the date, which matters most on busy disembarkation mornings when demand for private cars climbs. Once the deposit clears, your pickup is on the schedule and the price will not change.
A private vehicle is reserved for your party alone — you never share the ride with strangers, and you never wait for another group’s pickup. The fare is flat and locked the moment you book, so traffic, demand, or a peak-season morning never changes the number you agreed to. Communication runs straight through WhatsApp with a real person, not a queue, so you can adjust details before the trip without reinstalling an app or refreshing a map. For cruise travelers specifically, that means stepping off the ship into a car that is already paid down, already scheduled, and already routed to your hotel. It is a smoother handoff between the terminal and the front desk than piecing together transport after you disembark.
Nothing changes on your end. Your driver tracks your ship’s actual arrival, so a delayed dock simply shifts the pickup time at no extra cost. The fare is fixed, so a late morning never triggers a higher price. Just confirm your ship name when you book and the timing follows your real disembarkation.
Your driver waits curbside right outside your cruise terminal at PortMiami and meets the group as you exit with your luggage. Request a name sign over WhatsApp ahead of time and the driver will hold it so you spot the car fast. Send your terminal number once it is assigned for the smoothest pickup.
The price is per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides for the one flat fare shown above. A solo traveler and a family of five in the same SUV pay the same amount. A round trip is double the one-way, booked together. There is no per-head charge and no surge at any time.
Yes. Disembarkation-day pickups are the core of this service. Once your ship is cleared and you exit the terminal, your pre-booked driver is curbside and ready to drive north to the hotel. Booking ahead is what secures a car on a busy morning, so reserve before you sail rather than searching for transport after you land.
Yes to both, with a quick heads-up. The first child seat is free for a child under five, and extra seats add a fee set at booking. Small pets ride along when you give advance notice on WhatsApp and bring a pet carrier. Mention any kids and pets when you reserve so the right setup is ready.
Trips that run outside the 7 AM to 9 PM daytime window carry a surcharge added to the standard fare.
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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Send your ship name, arrival date, group size, and hotel address over WhatsApp or email, and your private SUV or van is confirmed with a 50% deposit. Reserve before you sail so your driver and your flat fare are locked to the date, ready for the morning you disembark at PortMiami.
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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.
Punto a favor, nada de llamar mil veces, una respuesta y listo.
Llegada a la boda exactamente a tiempo. Todo bien en general.
Spot on. skipped the rideshare gamble and glad we did, what’s moore they confirmed by message the night before.
Atendimento honesto. vale o preço pela tranquilidade.
Nice service. Zero stress and the price stayed exactly what was quoted.