A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Hyatt Place Miami Airport-West/Doral Hotel covers 6 miles (9.7 km) in 12 to 20 minutes by black SUV or climate-controlled van, at a flat rate from $80 per vehicle. A bilingual driver meets your group curb-side at the cruise terminal and drives door to door to the Doral hotel, with the fare locked at booking.
Each price below is per vehicle for the whole group, set the moment you book.
Booking one private vehicle is the most direct way to cover this short route. Pick the black SUV for a party of up to five, or a van for groups of six to nine or ten to fourteen. After you reserve, send your ship name and disembark time on WhatsApp; the driver meets your group as you exit the terminal and loads the vehicle right there at the curb. There is plenty of room for cruise luggage, so the whole party rides together with no second car. From the port the driver heads straight west to Doral and drops you at the hotel entrance — no stops, no transfers, no waiting for other passengers. You decide the vehicle, give us your ship details, and the rest of the run is handled door to door.
A vehicle is reserved for your party alone, so you never share the ride with strangers. The fare is locked at booking and never moves for traffic or demand, which means the number you see is the number you pay. Your driver is bilingual — English plus Spanish or Portuguese — so coordinating after a long sailing is easy. You book and confirm everything over direct WhatsApp, with one person on the other end rather than an app queue. For cruise passengers stepping off the ship with a tight schedule, that combination keeps the move to Doral simple: a known price, a known vehicle, and a known contact from the moment you reserve until you reach the hotel.
The drive from PortMiami to the Hyatt Place in Doral runs about 12 minutes off-peak and up to 20 minutes at peak. The trip covers 6 miles (9.7 km) heading west from the cruise terminals across the Miami River corridor toward Doral. Early morning or mid-evening, traffic is light and the run lands near the lower end. On a busy disembark morning, when several ships release passengers together, the airport-area roads slow the trip toward the 20-minute mark. The driver times your pickup to the terminal debark schedule so the vehicle is curb-side as you come out, and the same flat fare applies whether the road is clear or crawling. Even at its slowest, this transfer stays well under half an hour, leaving comfortable margin before check-in at the hotel.
Hyatt Place Miami Airport-West/Doral Hotel sits in Doral, a business and golf district west of Miami International Airport. The area pairs corporate campuses with shopping and dining, so it suits both work trips and a comfortable first night off the ship. Within a short drive you reach the shops and restaurants of the CityPlace Doral district and the nearby indoor mall. Doral is also known for its golf courses and wide, easy-to-navigate avenues. You can review the property on the Hyatt Place Airport-West/Doral overview or compare room layouts on the hotel suites page. For cruise passengers, the location keeps you near the airport for a next-day flight while staying away from the busier downtown core.
Doral leans toward green space and golf, with landscaped parks, jogging paths, and championship courses a few minutes from the hotel. Families head to Doral Central Park for open lawns and play areas, while shoppers reach the CityPlace Doral district for boutiques, cafés, and movie screens. It is an easy area to walk or grab a quick meal after disembarking.
We run three private tiers, each reserved for your group only — lead with the size that matches your party.
Both the SUV and the vans have room for your cruise luggage. The whole party loads into one vehicle and rides together straight to Doral — there is no second car and no splitting the group across rides. Pack as you would for a sailing and the driver helps load at the curb.
The flat rate covers the door-to-door ride with a bilingual driver, plus tolls, SunPass, and fuel — all built into the price you book. Onboard WiFi comes through a mobile hotspot, so the group stays connected on the way to the hotel. The driver carries a name sign when you request one in advance over WhatsApp. The price you confirm is the full cost of the transit itself, with nothing added for the standard daytime trip.
A few items sit outside the standard rate. Trips outside daytime hours carry a night surcharge, detailed below. The first child seat for a child under five is free, but each additional child seat carries a fee confirmed at booking. Driver gratuity is optional and never added automatically. Anything beyond the point-to-point transfer is not part of the rate.
You can pay by Venmo, Zelle, or a secure link sent over WhatsApp or the website. A round trip is simply double the one-way price. You secure the booking with a 50% deposit up front, then pay the remaining 50% to the driver on the day of the trip. Confirm your preferred method when you reserve and we send the deposit link right away, so the seat is held before you sail.
Daytime service runs from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no added charge. Pickups outside those hours carry a small surcharge to cover the off-hours run.
If your ship docks late, your pickup re-times at no extra charge. The driver follows the terminal debark schedule, so a delayed arrival simply shifts the meet time — you keep the same flat fare and the same reserved vehicle. Confirm your ship name on WhatsApp when you book so we track the right sailing.
Your driver waits curb-side right outside your cruise terminal exit and meets the group as you come out, holding a name sign when you asked for one on WhatsApp. There is no hunting through a rideshare lot or app pin — you walk out, find the vehicle, load your luggage, and go.
The first child seat for a child under five is free. Each additional child seat carries a small fee confirmed when you book. Tell us your children’s ages on WhatsApp in advance so the correct seats are installed and waiting before your pickup at the terminal.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person. Your whole group rides for the one flat price shown above, whether you fill the SUV or the larger van. A round trip is simply double the one-way. No per-head charge is ever added on top of the vehicle price.
Yes — small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp, carried in a pet carrier. Mention your pet when you book so the driver expects it and prepares the vehicle. The carrier keeps everyone comfortable for the short ride from the port to Doral.
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, disembark date, group size, and whether you need the SUV or a van, and we will confirm the vehicle and the deposit link. Book ahead so the driver is curb-side the moment you step off the ship and ready to roll to the Hyatt Place in Doral.
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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.
Viajando com as crianças, carregou a mala mais pesada pra gente
Vale a pena: tirou todo o estresse do dia, ajudou até com o carrinho do bebê, privado foi a escolha certa antes do embarque.
Éramos un equipo de trabajo en viaje y muy paciente con nosotros.
Profesionales de verdad. buena suspensión, no sentimos los baches. La tarifa de $80 se mantuvo.
Vale a pena. Interior limpo. Preço justo.