From $100 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from Port of Miami to FENDI Chateau Residences in a chauffeured SUV or van.
Pricing is by vehicle, not by seat: a solo traveler and a full car pay the same flat one-way rate.
On disembarkation morning the driver plans around the ship’s arrival and waits at the curb outside your terminal at PortMiami. Meet-and-greet at the terminal is included; a name-sign welcome is available for an extra $20. Luggage goes straight from the terminal into the vehicle and the ride leaves private and direct.
FENDI Chateau Residences rises along the calm northern stretch of Miami’s barrier island, in Surfside — the quieter side of the coast, where the pace slows and the crowds thin. This is a residential address rather than a resort strip, set close to the water on a run of shoreline known for wide, uncrowded sand and an unhurried tone that sets it apart from the busier neighborhoods to the south.
Surfside and neighboring Bal Harbour anchor this end of the island, and the well-known Bal Harbour Shops sit within easy reach of the building — a short distance for anyone who wants an afternoon among the storefronts and cafes. The Surfside beachwalk runs nearby too, a flat oceanfront path made for a morning stroll or an evening turn along the sand. Arriving here, you trade the noise of the port for a stretch of coast built around calm.
The setting keeps a few local landmarks close at hand. Just up the road in North Beach, the North Beach Bandshell hosts open-air events, and Haulover Park spreads along the water with its own beaches and green space. For travelers planning a longer stay, the area makes an easy base — steps from the ocean, minutes from the shops, and far enough from the tourist churn to feel like a genuine neighborhood rather than a layover between one thing and the next.
Your chauffeur meets your group right at your ship’s terminal on Dodge Island, curbside as you clear the hall — not out in a parking lot. Every bag is handled from the terminal to the vehicle, and the car is reserved for your party alone, so the run to FENDI Chateau Residences goes straight through with no stops and no strangers sharing the seats.
From the pier it is one clean run north — about 13.6 miles along the Julia Tuttle Causeway and I-195, usually 36 to 38 minutes depending on how the causeway is moving. Because the pickup follows your ship’s actual arrival with room to spare, the pace of customs never costs you the ride. You step off the water and, a short drive later, arrive at the door of FENDI Chateau Residences.
The fare covers the vehicle for your group alone, the driver’s time, tolls and fuel, the meet-and-greet at the pickup point and help with every bag. Extras such as a child seat or an added stop are priced separately and listed below.
Booking takes a 50% deposit; the other half goes to the driver when the ride is done, by cash or card. There are no seat fees and no add-ons unless you request them.
Yes, outside 7 AM to 9 PM the SUV adds $20 inside Miami-Dade or Broward and $50 beyond those counties. Child seats can be added for $15, and stops on the way cost $45 per 30 minutes.
Count passengers and bags and the vehicle follows: the SUV for up to 5 with luggage, the vans for 6-9 or 10-14. There is no splitting a group across cars.
Up to 12 hours before pickup you can change passengers, luggage or extras. Dates are locked at booking and do not move.
Message us on WhatsApp at wa.me/17866828748 or call 786-682-8748 with your date, passenger count and luggage, and we confirm the vehicle and the pickup details.
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.
Your driver meets you at the MIA arrivals level at the curb, and that meet-and-greet is included in the fare. If you would rather be greeted inside the terminal with a name sign, add the name-sign welcome for $20 when you book.
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, a name-sign welcome, child seats, extra stops or the night fee, each shown in the quote before you pay. Tipping is at your discretion.
Auto limpio, recogida fácil, y un conductor que sabía exactamente a dónde ir. Recomendado. Para llegar del barco a FENDI Chateau Residences sin complicaciones, fue dinero bien gastado.
Stepping off the ship, having the ride already handled to FENDI Chateau Residences was worth every bit. The van was clean, cool, and comfortable, a relief in the Miami heat.
Depois do cruzeiro, minha esposa e eu não íamos nos arriscar com um transporte no terminal, então reservamos um carro privativo até FENDI Chateau Residences. Na noite anterior recebemos uma mensagem com o nome do motorista e a placa, então não havia dúvida de qual era o carro na saída. Fomos do navio à recepção de FENDI Chateau Residences sem uma só complicação.
The little ones were half asleep when we walked off, and a private van already at the curb got everyone to FENDI Chateau Residences with no drama.
After our week aboard, my partner and I didn’t want to risk a ride at the terminal, so we arranged a private car to FENDI Chateau Residences. The last thing you want after a week at sea is a ride that falls through, and this was there exactly when we needed it.