From $100 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from Port of Miami to Blanc Kara Hotel in a chauffeured SUV or van.
The prices are flat and quoted per vehicle for the whole one-way ride: no meter, no surge, nothing added at the curb.
On disembarkation morning the driver plans around the ship’s arrival and waits at the curb outside your terminal at PortMiami. The curbside greeting at the terminal is included; the Meet & Greet at the terminal, your driver holding a name sign, is available for $40. Luggage goes straight from the terminal into the vehicle and the ride leaves private and direct.
Blanc Kara Hotel sits close to the shoreline, about 5.3 miles from the Port of Miami by way of the MacArthur Causeway and SR A1A. It is a compact, personal kind of property rather than a sprawling resort, and the water is only a short walk from the front door. That location is the whole point for a lot of cruisers: you step off the ship in the morning, and the beach is waiting the same afternoon.
What guests notice first on arrival is how quickly the pace changes. Many travelers coming straight off a sailing trade the ship’s pool deck for real sand within hours of disembarking, then settle into the hotel and let the trip slow down. The property handles the practical side too, with amenities, luggage holds, and early check-in among the details the hotel covers, so an odd arrival time between ship and room does not have to leave you stranded with your bags.
The setting rewards guests who like to be near the water without giving up an easy run back toward the city. From here the causeway carries you back over the bay in one straight shot, so a day exploring downtown, the cafes and murals farther inland, or the shops and boulevards nearby stays simple to fit in. Blanc Kara Hotel works well as a first night before a sailing or a landing spot after one, keeping the shoreline within reach while the port stays a short, direct drive away whenever your schedule calls for it.
This is a door-to-door private transfer straight from the cruise terminal to Blanc Kara Hotel, with no shared seats and no detours. Once your group clears the exit hall, your chauffeur is already staged at the terminal curb, so the wait belongs to the driver, not to you. Your bags go into the vehicle with full luggage assistance at both ends, and the whole trip runs on the flat rate you booked, with tolls and fuel already inside it.
From the pier it is one straight run along the MacArthur Causeway and SR A1A, roughly 5.3 miles that usually takes about 14 to 16 minutes depending on traffic and the hour. Disembarkation mornings pile up fast at the terminal exits, but because the car is positioned before you finish clearing the hall, you head to Blanc Kara Hotel as soon as your group is ready rather than hunting for a ride in the crowd.
One vehicle, one party, one fixed price: nobody else boards, the route runs straight to the door, and the driver handles the bags at both ends. It is the simplest way to start or end a trip without lines, apps or surprises.
Reserve with a 50% deposit; hand the balance to the driver on the day by cash or card. Fares are quoted per vehicle, one way, with tolls and fuel included.
Late is fine: the SUV night fee is $20 in Miami-Dade and Broward and $50 outside them for pickups between 9 PM and 7 AM. A stop on the route runs $45 per 30 minutes, and a child seat is $15.
Up to five people ride in the SUV; larger parties move to a 6-to-9 or 10-to-14 passenger van so everyone and every bag travels together in one vehicle.
Details such as an extra passenger or a child seat can be adjusted up to 12 hours before the pickup. The date itself is fixed once booked, so double-check it before you confirm.
Reach us on WhatsApp at wa.me/17866828748 or by phone at 786-682-8748; send the date, passengers and luggage and the reservation is confirmed the same day.
Reserving a few days ahead is ideal, and in peak season (holidays, spring break, big cruise weekends) a week or more keeps your first-choice vehicle available. Requests inside 24 hours are welcome but depend on availability, and those bookings are non-refundable once confirmed.
We run on reservations rather than on-demand pickups. A same-day request may still work if a driver is free: message us on WhatsApp with the pickup time and we will confirm quickly. Keep in mind that a ride booked within 24 hours of pickup cannot be refunded.
No. A 50% deposit holds the vehicle when you book online, and the other half goes to your driver on the day of the ride, in cash or by card. If you prefer to settle everything at once, choose Pay in full at checkout.
Yes. After the deposit, the remaining half is paid directly to your driver when the ride is done, cash or card, whichever you prefer. There is nothing else to pay unless you added an extra service.
Cancellations are free up to 24 hours before the pickup. Inside that 24-hour window the ride is non-refundable, and no-shows are treated the same way. Booking details such as an extra passenger or a child seat can still be updated until 12 hours before pickup.
The pickup time and other details can be adjusted until 12 hours before the ride, subject to driver availability; write to us as soon as your plans change. The travel date itself is fixed once booked, so double-check it before you confirm.
Payments run through Stripe over an encrypted checkout; we never see your card number. Card payments carry a 3% processing fee that is shown before you pay. Zelle is also accepted for the deposit with no fee: ask us on WhatsApp.
Not at all. Travelers reserve from all over the world, international cards are accepted at checkout, and we answer on WhatsApp and email in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Yes. Give us the flight number when you book and your driver tracks it in real time, so the pickup follows the actual landing rather than the scheduled one, at no extra cost.
Message us the moment you know. We reschedule around the new arrival whenever a driver is available; because that counts as a change to the booking, the cancellation terms above still apply if the ride cannot be rebooked.
At MIA your driver meets you at the arrivals level at the curb, and that greeting is included in the fare. If you would rather be met inside the terminal with a name sign, add the Meet & Greet for $40 when you book. At the cruise port the curbside greeting is always included.
You receive the meeting instructions in advance, and the driver contacts you the day before the ride to confirm every detail. On landing, head to the agreed curb; connect to the airport Wi-Fi and message us on WhatsApp if anything is unclear.
The day before the ride we send the driver’s name and phone number, and the vehicle details you need to spot the car. Vehicle photos on the site show the category booked; the exact model can vary.
Call or WhatsApp us at +1 (786) 682-8748 and we connect you right away. The pickup is always coordinated at the confirmed spot, and the courtesy waiting time keeps running from your landing or your scheduled pickup.
At the airport we wait up to 60 minutes after landing on domestic flights and up to 2 hours on international arrivals; at hotels, homes and the cruise port the courtesy wait is 15 minutes. Beyond that, waiting is billed like an extra stop, $45 per 30 minutes.
The distance and the usual driving time for this exact route are listed on this page. Real timing depends on traffic and the hour, which is why the driver plans the pickup around your actual landing or ship arrival rather than a fixed clock time.
Yes. Your driver loads and unloads every bag at the curb. Drivers do not go inside the hotel or terminal to collect luggage, so have it with you at the meeting point.
Each passenger can bring one large suitcase plus one carry-on. The black SUV carries up to 5 passengers as long as passengers plus large suitcases total 10 or fewer; larger groups or extra bags move to a van. Surfboards, bikes or many extra cases need a custom setup, so tell us before booking.
Yes. Add them when you book: a child seat for babies and toddlers up to about 3 years, or a booster for ages 3 to 5. Each seat is $20 and is fitted before the driver leaves for the pickup.
Planned stops are fine when you add them at booking, priced at $45 per 30 minutes with a 30-minute minimum, then $1.50 per extra minute. Unplanned detours on the day are not part of the fare.
Never. Every transfer is private: the vehicle carries only your group, door to door, with no other pickups and no waiting for strangers.
A black SUV for up to 5 passengers, a van for 6 to 9 and a larger van for 10 to 14. The fare table on this page shows the price for each. For groups above 14 we arrange several vehicles or a minibus on a custom quote.
No. We pick up and drop off at Miami International Airport, PortMiami and the other cruise terminals, hotels, private homes, offices and event venues across South Florida and beyond.
Yes. Wedding parties, corporate groups and private events get a tailored quote with the right mix of vehicles; message us with the date, head count and schedule.
Between 9 PM and 7 AM the black SUV adds a night fee of $20 inside Miami-Dade and Broward and $50 farther out. The fee is shown in the quote before you book, and daytime rides carry no surcharge.
The fare shown is for the exact route named on this page. For a different pickup or drop-off address, use the ride search on this site: it prices the real road distance instantly and lets you book on the spot.
The fare includes the driver, fuel and tolls, with no hidden fees. Only optional items add to it: the 3% card fee, the Meet & Greet at MIA, child seats, extra stops or the night fee, each shown in the quote before you pay. Tipping is at your discretion.
No íbamos a batallar con los pequeños y el equipaje buscando transporte en el puerto, así que reservamos una van privada a Blanc Kara Hotel. Sinceramente la parte más tranquila del viaje — todo se acomodó solo en la terminal.
As crianças estavam meio dormindo quando descemos, e uma van privativa ali no terminal levou todo mundo até Blanc Kara Hotel sem drama. Já guardamos o contato para o nosso próximo cruzeiro saindo do PortMiami. O carro estava com espaço de sobra para toda a bagagem do cruzeiro, um alívio no calor de Miami.
Esperando no meio-fio assim que saímos, e um traslado confortável até Blanc Kara Hotel. Sinceramente a parte mais fácil da viagem — do navio até a porta do hotel sem estresse.
The little ones were half asleep when we walked off, and a private van right at the terminal got everyone to Blanc Kara Hotel in one piece. The kids crashed in the car, and getting straight to Blanc Kara Hotel without a scramble at the port was exactly what we needed.
Clean car, easy pickup, and a driver who handled the terminal like a pro. Would book again. We were dropped right at the front door of Blanc Kara Hotel, not across the street.