A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and SLS LUX Brickell Hotel covers 7 miles (11.3 km) in about 12 to 22 minutes door to door, riding in a black SUV or climate-controlled van with a bilingual driver, at a flat rate from $80 per vehicle. Your group is met curbside at the cruise terminal and driven straight to the hotel in Brickell.
Fares are flat and per vehicle, locked the moment you book, with no surge for traffic or demand:
A pre-booked private transfer is the simplest way to reach the hotel after you disembark. Pick the vehicle that matches your party: a black SUV for up to five travelers, or a climate-controlled van for groups of six to nine or ten to fourteen. Reserve over WhatsApp or the website, and the vehicle is assigned to your group alone. On arrival day, the driver meets you curbside right outside the cruise terminal as you walk out with your bags. There is ample room for cruise luggage, so nobody balances suitcases on their lap. From the terminal it is a short, direct run north into Brickell, ending with door-to-door drop-off at the hotel entrance. The same plan works in reverse on sailing day, collecting you from the hotel and delivering you back to the ship in good time.
The drive covers 7 miles (11.3 km) and runs about 12 to 22 minutes door to door. Off-peak — early mornings and mid-afternoon — the run north from the port stays close to 12 minutes on a clear road. During peak hours, downtown Miami congestion and the occasional bridge opening near the Brickell waterfront push it toward the 22-minute end. Because the fare is fixed, a slower trip never changes what you pay; the clock plays no part in the cost. Plan a modest time buffer on sailing day so you board the ship calm rather than rushed, and let the driver handle the route choice through traffic.
A private cruise transfer puts one vehicle and one driver at your group’s disposal — no sharing the ride with strangers, no stops for other passengers. The fare is flat and locked when you book, so peak-hour demand and traffic never change the total. Your driver is bilingual, speaking English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which smooths every step from greeting to drop-off. You coordinate directly over WhatsApp, so pickup details, a name-sign request, or a timing question reach a real person fast. For cruise travelers juggling tight embarkation windows and a pile of luggage, that reserved, fixed-price arrangement removes the guesswork of hailing a ride at a crowded terminal. You know the vehicle, the price, and the plan before your ship even docks.
Every tier below is private and reserved for your group alone — choose by headcount:
SLS LUX Brickell Hotel stands in Brickell, Miami’s high-rise financial and dining district just south of the Miami River. The neighborhood pairs sleek residential towers with rooftop bars, waterfront promenades, and the open-air shopping and restaurant complex of Brickell City Centre a short walk away. From the hotel you are minutes from Brickell Avenue’s cafes, the Underline linear park, and water access along Biscayne Bay. Downtown Miami, the arts venues near Museum Park, and the causeways out to Miami Beach all sit close by. For rooms and rates, see the Official SLS LUX Brickell Hotel Page, and for a wider look at the district browse this Brickell Neighborhood Guide.
SLS LUX Brickell Hotel is the destination on this route, so most guests are headed straight there. The wider Brickell area offers plenty of lodging within walking distance of the same waterfront, dining, and shopping. If you have booked SLS LUX Brickell, your driver delivers you right to its entrance.
Brickell City Centre sits steps away for shopping and dining, while Brickell Avenue lines up cafes and rooftop bars. The Underline park, Biscayne Bay waterfront, and the Miami River are all close. Downtown Miami, Bayfront Park, and the Museum Park venues are a short ride north of the hotel.
Your flat rate covers the whole ride, not just the seat. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all built into the price, so there is nothing extra to settle on the road. Onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot, handy for checking messages or confirming your hotel reservation along the way. The bilingual driver, the reserved private vehicle, and the curbside terminal pickup are part of the standard service from the moment you book. Everything you need for a clean, direct ride from the ship to Brickell is bundled into the one price you saw at booking.
Gratuity is not part of the rate and stays entirely at your discretion. Additional child seats beyond the first one carry an extra fee confirmed at booking. Anything outside the agreed route — added stops or detours not arranged in advance — is also not part of the quoted price.
Yes, small pets are welcome with advance notice over WhatsApp. The pet must travel in a proper pet carrier for the ride. Let us know when you book so the driver expects the carrier and there are no surprises at the terminal on pickup day.
The first child seat is free for a child under five — just request it when you book. Each additional child seat carries an extra fee, confirmed at booking so you know the total before the trip. Tell us your children’s ages over WhatsApp and the seats are ready in the vehicle.
Payment is split to keep booking simple. You can pay by Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent over WhatsApp or through the website. A 50% deposit confirms and holds your reservation, and you settle the remaining 50% with the driver on the day of the trip. A round trip is simply double the one-way price — book both legs together and your return from the hotel to the ship is reserved at the same per-vehicle rate. Gratuity is never required and stays entirely up to you.
Daytime hours run from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and any trip within that window carries no surcharge. A trip that begins outside those hours adds a small fee:
These are the questions cruise travelers ask most about this PortMiami-to-Brickell route. Each answer states the real detail up front so you can plan before you sail.
Your driver tracks the ship’s arrival, so a late dock simply re-times the pickup at no extra charge. Send your ship name and terminal over WhatsApp when you book, and the driver adjusts to the actual debark time rather than a guessed schedule. You step off to a driver who already knows you are running behind.
Your driver waits curbside right outside the cruise terminal as you exit with your luggage. Request a name sign over WhatsApp in advance and the driver holds it at the door, so you spot them quickly in the disembarkation crowd and walk straight to the waiting vehicle.
Yes — once your deposit is in, you receive confirmation directly over WhatsApp with your vehicle, pickup point, and timing. You can reply to that same thread anytime before the trip to adjust details, change party size, or ask a question, and a real person answers.
Yes. Before pickup you receive driver and vehicle details over WhatsApp, and your driver stays reachable on that same thread. On trip day you can message to say you have cleared the terminal, so the driver knows exactly when you are heading out to the curb.
Yes. Payment runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure link sent via WhatsApp or the website — no card numbers are read aloud over the phone or stored by a driver. You confirm and hold your ride before the trip, then handle the rest through the same secure thread.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person, so your whole group rides for the single fare shown above. Whether you are one traveler or a full van of fourteen, the price is set by the vehicle you reserve, never multiplied by the number of passengers aboard.
There is ample room for cruise luggage in both the SUV and the vans, so suitcases, carry-ons, and bags ride in the vehicle rather than on your lap. Tell us your group size when you book and we match a vehicle with the space your party needs.
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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Reserve your private transfer to or from Port of Miami and SLS LUX Brickell Hotel before you sail, and your vehicle, price, and pickup are settled in advance. Message us with your ship, date, party size, and any name-sign or pet request, and we confirm the rest. Lock it in today and step off the ship to a driver already waiting at the curb.
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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.
With three suitcases and a stroller, transparent pricing from booking to drop-off. they tracked our cruise ship’s arrival without us asking.
Spot on. ended up cheaper than the Uber Black I got last cruise.
Preço justo. Sem dor de cabeça. Boa viagem.
Top de linha. se mostrou paciente e simpático.
Reunión familiar en Miami, nuestro grupo, todo juto a tiempo. no hubo que buscar a nadie, el auto estaba donde dijeron. Nos facilitó el día.