From $450 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from Port of Miami to Tip Top isles resort and marina in a chauffeured SUV or van.
One number per vehicle covers the full trip one way. Choose by how many people ride and how many bags come along.
Walk off, clear the terminal, and the private vehicle is already outside. The driver knows which terminal the ship uses and times the pickup to the real disembarkation, with the terminal greeting included in the fare and a $20 name-sign option if you want it. Bags in, and the car heads out of the port.
Tip Top Isles Resort and Marina sits on Estero Island, the long barrier strip that Fort Myers Beach calls home. It pairs a waterfront stay with its own marina, so guests wake close to the boats and to the wide Gulf sand that gives this part of the Florida coast its reputation. The road distance from the cruise terminal runs about 155 miles, which places the resort well up the state’s southwest side, far enough from the port that arriving with your luggage already in the vehicle makes the day much simpler.
The island keeps things barefoot. Sand runs wide and soft, and the Times Square pier district gathers the shops, casual food, and evening strolls that most visitors drift toward. At either end of Estero Island the passes are known for their dolphins, and it is common to spot them cutting through the water as boats come and go. Because the resort backs onto its marina, the water is part of the scene from the moment you arrive rather than something you go looking for.
There is more within easy reach when you want to wander. Lovers Key State Park sits nearby, a quieter counterpoint to the pier crowds, and Matanzas Pass adds another slice of the Fort Myers Beach shoreline to explore. Arriving by private transfer means you step out at the resort entrance with your bags carried to the curb beside you, ready to drop your things and be on the sand or the dock before the afternoon is gone.
Book before you dock and the run to Tip Top Isles Resort and Marina stays simple. Your reserved SUV meets your group at the cruise terminal your line uses, on Dodge Island, and the driver is coordinated by message as you clear the hall. Bags go straight into the vehicle, and the trip heads out with no stops along the way.
From the port the route follows I-595 for the roughly 155-mile drive, and you should plan on 160 to 171 minutes depending on the hour. Traffic on I-595 is the one real variable, which is why the pickup is planned around your ship’s actual arrival with room to spare. A 30-minute wait window is built in to cover the gangway and the luggage hall, so when you walk out the vehicle is there and the resort is next.
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.
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.
A child seat can be installed for $15 when you book. Night service, meaning 9 PM to 7 AM, adds $20 to the SUV inside Miami-Dade and Broward and $50 beyond. Extra stops are metered at $45 per 30 minutes.
A full-size suitcase per passenger fits the SUV with five aboard; groups of six or more move to a van sized 6-9 or 10-14 with the cargo space to match.
Yes for the details: add a passenger, a child seat or a note up to 12 hours before the pickup time. No for the date, which stays as booked.
Questions or ready to reserve? WhatsApp wa.me/17866828748 or call 786-682-8748 and we take it from there.
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.
The two of us sailed out of PortMiami and having a private car meet us at the terminal for the ride over to Tip Top isles resort and marina was the best part of the day. Booking was quick, we got clear pickup details, and everything went exactly as planned.
Viaje fácil, tarifa fija, sin sorpresas de la terminal a Tip Top isles resort and marina. Lo recomiendo sin dudar. Había un buen período de gracia desde la hora acordada, así que nunca tuvimos que apurarme para juntar las maletas.
Nuestro grupo entero fue todo junto directo del puerto a Tip Top isles resort and marina, y salió buenísimo. El auto estaba con espacio de sobra para todo el equipaje del crucero, con lugar para todo. Había una ventana de cortesía desde la hora acordada, así que nunca tuvimos que apurarme para pasar la aduana.
My wife and I walked off the ship at PortMiami and a private car was already at the curb to take us to Tip Top isles resort and marina. Honestly the smoothest part of the whole trip — everything just fell into place at the terminal.
My partner and I had a great sailing and followed it with a private car waiting right at the terminal to take us to Tip Top isles resort and marina — not one worry at the terminal.