A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and THesis Hotel Miami Coral Gables runs 9.3 miles in about 30 to 34 minutes by black SUV or climate-controlled van — a flat rate from $120 per vehicle, driven by a bilingual chauffeur. The fare is fixed the moment you book and covers your entire party, door to door, with no per-person math.
The price is set per vehicle by group size, locked at booking with no surge for traffic or demand.
The simplest route is a reserved private vehicle that meets you curbside at the cruise terminal and drives straight to the hotel entrance. After you clear your ship, your driver is already positioned outside the terminal building — no rideshare app, no lot to find, no shared stops. You choose the vehicle by headcount: a black SUV for parties up to five, a van for six to nine, or a larger van for ten to fourteen. There is ample room for cruise luggage, so the whole group and every bag loads in one go. Booking is handled over WhatsApp or the website; send your ship name and debark window, and the pickup is staged around it.
Your driver waits curbside at your terminal as passengers walk out, holding a name sign if you ask for one on WhatsApp ahead of time. You exit, spot your name, and the vehicle is loaded and rolling within minutes — no waiting in a queue or coordinating a meeting point across a parking structure.
Three private vehicle classes cover the route, each reserved solely for your party with no shared seating. Pick the one that matches your headcount and travel style.
Our differentiators are concrete. The fare is flat and locked at the moment you book, so peak-hour congestion or high demand never changes what you pay. Every vehicle is private to your group — no second pickup, no detour to drop a stranger. Your driver is bilingual, speaking English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which smooths the handoff for international cruise travelers fresh off the ship. We track your vessel’s arrival, so a late dock simply shifts the pickup time at no cost. Booking and updates run through a direct WhatsApp line — you reach a person, not a queue — and cruise luggage is handled as part of the run. For arriving and departing passengers on tight port schedules, that combination removes the guesswork from the ground leg of the trip.
The trip covers 9.3 miles and takes about 30 to 34 minutes door to door, off-peak to peak. The drive heads south on US-1, the most direct corridor linking the port area to Coral Gables. Off-peak, the lighter end of the range holds; during weekday rush or a busy disembarkation morning, expect the upper end as traffic thickens around downtown and the US-1 approach. When three or more ships unload at once, the terminal exit itself moves slower, which can nudge the total a few minutes higher. Because the fare is fixed, none of that traffic affects your price — only the clock. Sending your ship name at booking lets the driver plan around the day’s debark schedule and stage the pickup accordingly.
THesis Hotel Miami sits in Coral Gables near the University of Miami, a polished base of walkable dining, leafy boulevards, and quick reach to both downtown Miami and the southern suburbs. The property is a Curio Collection by Hilton hotel, with a rooftop pool, on-site restaurants, and a design-forward lobby that makes it an easy first or last stop on a cruise itinerary. You can read more on the THesis Hotel Miami official site or the Hilton Curio Collection listing.
Coral Gables surrounds the hotel with Mediterranean-style architecture, the Miracle Mile shopping and dining strip, and the historic Venetian Pool a short drive away. The University of Miami campus is next door, and Coconut Grove’s waterfront sits just minutes south, giving cruise guests plenty to fill a pre- or post-sailing day without venturing far.
The rate is all-in for the ground transfer. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are folded into the price, so nothing is added en route. A bilingual driver and the private vehicle reserved for your group are part of every booking, along with onboard WiFi through a mobile hotspot. Small pets travel with advance notice on WhatsApp, carried in a pet carrier. Child seats are available too: the first seat for a child under five is included, while any additional seats carry a fee confirmed when you book. The fare covers a single one-way run for your party; a round trip is arranged as two legs.
Extras are limited and always confirmed up front. A second or third child seat adds a small fee. Trips that fall outside the 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM daytime window carry the off-hours rate described below. Everything else for the standard transfer — tolls, fuel, WiFi, the first child seat — is already in the quoted price.
Payment is split and flexible. You confirm the booking with a deposit, then settle the balance with your driver on the day.
Your driver tracks your ship’s arrival, so a late dock costs you nothing extra. We re-time the pickup automatically to match when your group actually clears the terminal. The flat fare stays exactly the same — there is no penalty or re-booking required for a delay outside your control.
Your driver meets you curbside right at the cruise terminal as your group exits, holding a name sign when you request one over WhatsApp in advance. There is no walking to a remote rideshare lot — you step out of the building, find your name, and load straight into the vehicle.
The fare is per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides for the single flat price listed above. Whether two or five travelers board the SUV, the cost is identical. A round trip is simply double the one-way rate, with no per-head charge added at any point.
Yes — disembarkation-day pickups are our core service. Share your ship and debark window when booking, and your driver is staged for the morning rush. Mornings with several ships unloading at once can add a few minutes to the terminal exit, but your flat fare never changes.
Yes — the first child seat for a child under five is free. Each additional child seat carries a small fee confirmed at booking. Request your seats over WhatsApp ahead of time so the correct ones are installed before your group reaches the terminal curb.
Daytime hours run 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no added charge. Trips that start outside that window carry a modest off-hours rate by vehicle type.
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 ride to or from THesis Hotel Miami Coral Gables in a couple of messages. Send your ship name, sailing date, group size, and pickup window, and we’ll confirm the vehicle and lock the flat fare. Booking early secures your driver for busy disembarkation mornings and keeps the ground leg of your cruise on schedule.
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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.
Servicio sólido. Asientos cómodos. Precio justo. Bien hecho. (con 3 carry-ons y 2 maletas grandes)
Eu e minha esposa, cabine confortável, tudo limpinho.
Way better than expected: easy reservation, no back-and-forth, easy to keep the family together in one car, way calmer than waiting in the taxi line.
Primeira viagem solo depois de muito tempo, chegou alguns minutinhos antes. o wifi funcionou, eu se entretiveram no caminho.
Punctual and professional. the ride was quiet and comfortable.