A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Hyatt Centric Brickell Miami Hotel covers 7 miles in 12 to 22 minutes by black SUV or climate-controlled van, at a flat rate from $80 per vehicle. Your driver handles the trip door to door, straight from the cruise terminal curb, with room for every bag your group rolls off the ship.
The fare below is per vehicle and covers your whole group, not a per-person charge.
Book one black SUV for up to five passengers or a van for larger parties, then ride the 7 miles straight to the hotel entrance. Once your ship clears customs, you skip the taxi line and walk to a vehicle reserved only for your group. There is ample room for cruise luggage, so suitcases, carry-ons, and beach gear all load without a second trip. The driver follows the most direct route off the port and drops you at the Hyatt Centric Brickell front door, not at a corner blocks away. Reserve over WhatsApp or the website by sending your ship name, arrival date, party size, and the terminal you dock at; that confirms your vehicle class and pickup window before you sail. No shared seats, no waiting for other passengers to fill the van — your booking moves on your timeline.
Pick by headcount; every option is a private vehicle held for your party alone.
The ride covers 7 miles in 12 to 22 minutes, off-peak to peak. Off-peak mornings, before the bulk of the port empties out, the trip is closer to the 12-minute mark on a clear run into Brickell. When three or more ships disembark together, port roads back up and the door-to-door time stretches toward 22 minutes. The distance never changes — only the traffic does — so the spread you see reflects real conditions, not padding. Your driver watches the flow leaving the terminals and picks the cleaner exit when one lane jams. Building in a small cushion on disembark mornings keeps you comfortable for an early hotel check-in or a connecting plan in Brickell, and the flat fare holds either way, whether the clock reads twelve minutes or twenty-two.
The hotel stands in Brickell, the high-rise financial and dining district just south of downtown Miami. Step out and you are within a short walk of Brickell City Centre’s shopping and restaurants, the Miami Riverwalk, and waterfront bars along Biscayne Bay. Mary Brickell Village packs casual eateries and nightlife a few blocks west, and the Metromover loops the area free of charge for hops downtown. The property itself puts a rooftop pool and on-site dining at your doorstep after a long sailing day. See the Hyatt Centric Brickell Miami hotel page for amenities, or the Brickell room options to match a room to your group before arrival.
The Hyatt Centric Brickell is the destination this transfer serves, so it is the natural base for a pre- or post-cruise night. Beyond it, the wider Brickell area runs dense with high-rise stays near the bay and the financial core, all a short drive from the port, which keeps your final leg quick whichever block you settle on.
Brickell City Centre, Mary Brickell Village, and the Miami Riverwalk all sit within walking distance for shopping, dining, and bayfront strolling. The free Metromover links the neighborhood to downtown and the Arena district. If you arrive with time to spare before boarding or a flight, the area fills an afternoon without needing another ride.
Your fare is flat and locked the moment you book, so it never moves for traffic, demand, or a late-running clock. A bilingual driver — English plus Spanish or Portuguese — handles the trip, which smooths communication for international cruise guests fresh off the ship. The vehicle is reserved for your party alone: no shared ride, no strangers, no detours to pick anyone else up. You reach a real person on WhatsApp before and on trip day, so confirming a change or sending your terminal takes a quick message rather than an app queue. The setup is built around cruise timing — early disembarks, big group luggage, and a single coordinated drop at the hotel door — instead of a generic point-to-point app trip. One price, one driver, one vehicle, sorted before you sail.
The flat rate already absorbs tolls, SunPass, and fuel, so the number you confirm at booking is the number you pay for the drive itself — no add-ons for the highway or the gas tank. Onboard WiFi runs off a mobile hotspot in the vehicle, handy for booking a dinner table or pulling up your hotel reservation on the way in. The bilingual driver and the private vehicle for your group are part of the same fare. Everything tied to moving your party the 7 miles into Brickell is folded into the one per-vehicle price.
A few situations sit outside the base fare. The first child seat for a child under five is free; each additional child seat carries a small fee confirmed when you book. Trips outside the 7 AM to 9 PM daytime window add a surcharge, detailed in the late-night section below. Nothing else is tacked on beyond what you confirm in advance.
Pay by Venmo, Zelle, or a secure link sent over WhatsApp or the website — whatever is easiest from the ship or before you sail. A round trip is simply double the one-way fare, billed as one booking when you want the return leg to the port handled too. You lock the date and vehicle with a deposit up front and clear the rest with the driver on trip day, so nothing is fully charged before the ride happens.
You pay 50% as a deposit at booking to hold your vehicle and time slot, then hand the remaining 50% to the driver on the day of the trip. The split keeps your reservation firm while leaving the balance settled in person once you are on the road.
Daytime hours run 7 AM to 9 PM at no extra cost. Pickups before or after that window carry a modest premium for the off-hours drive.
Quick answers to what cruise guests ask most about this route.
Your driver tracks the terminal’s disembark updates and re-times the pickup at no extra cost if the ship docks behind schedule. You do not re-book or lose the fare. Just sail in — the vehicle is held for your party, and the flat price holds whether you clear customs on time or an hour late.
The driver meets your group curbside, right as you exit the terminal building after customs. Request a name sign over WhatsApp in advance and they will hold it up at the pickup zone, so you spot them fast in the disembark crowd and walk straight to a vehicle held just for you.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides for the one flat price listed in the rates section above. Five people in the SUV pay the same as one. That makes the SUV and vans straightforward to split across a family or party traveling off the same ship.
Yes — the route runs both directions, so the driver collects you at the Hyatt Centric Brickell and delivers you to your departure terminal for embarkation day. Send your sailing time and terminal when you book the return, and the pickup is timed to land you at the port with margin to spare.
Small pets are welcome with advance notice over WhatsApp, traveling in a pet carrier for the trip. Flag it when you book so the driver expects the carrier. There is room in both the SUV and the vans for a carrier alongside your group’s luggage on the short run into Brickell.
A public bus from the port means transfers, schedules, and hauling cruise luggage between stops to reach Brickell. The private transfer runs the 7 miles direct, door to door in 12 to 22 minutes, with the driver loading your bags and dropping you at the hotel entrance — no route map, no waiting at a stop with suitcases.
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, terminal, and party size to lock a black SUV or van for the run from Port of Miami to the Hyatt Centric Brickell. Message us to confirm your vehicle and pickup window before you sail, and your driver will be curbside when you step off.
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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.
Bom motorista. Bem feito. Bancos confortáveis.
Couldn’t have asked for better, boarded our cruise calm and right on time.
Llegamos al hotel justo pa el check-in.
Excelente serviço. negócio justo, sem enrolação, e o porta-malas levou quatro malas grandes mais as de mão.
Muy recomendado. ideal para viajar con niños pequeños, lo mejor el wifi funcionó, los chicos se entretuvieron en el camino.