From $370 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from Port of Miami to Anchor Inn Cottages 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.
Disembarkation at Port of Miami is easier with a driver already outside the terminal. The greeting at the curb is part of the price, the Meet & Greet at the terminal adds $40, and the vehicle is yours alone from the port to the destination, luggage included.
Anchor Inn Cottages is a small cottage-style stay set along the Gulf side of Southwest Florida, close to Fort Myers Beach. The property sits within simple reach of Estero Island, so the setting leans toward slow mornings and open water rather than city bustle. When your group pulls up to the entrance, the pace shifts immediately: this is a place people select for the shoreline, not for a long list of errands.
The location puts you near some of the region’s top-loved outdoor spots. Lovers Key State Park lies next door, with its wild beaches and quiet trails, and Matanzas Pass and Bowditch Point Park are also close at hand in the Fort Myers Beach region. Fort Myers Beach itself lines Estero Island with roughly seven miles of shallow Gulf water, a simple wade for families and a simple walk for anyone who just wants to feel the sand.
Right in the middle of it all is the pier district at Times Square, a walkable cluster where the beach, the shops, and the water all meet. That mix is what makes Anchor Inn Cottages a relaxing base: you can spend a full day on Estero Island’s flat Gulf shallows, wander over to Lovers Key when you desire something wilder, and still be a short hop from the pier when it is time to eat or people-watch. After a long drive up from the coast, arriving at a low-key cottage near this stretch of shoreline is a simple way to start a stay.
This is a door-to-door private run from the Port of Miami cruise terminal straight to Anchor Inn Cottages. Once your ship clears and your group comes off, the vehicle is already staged near the terminal curb, so there is no line to join and no scramble on the sidewalk. Your bags go into the car with you, your driver carries them from the curb, and the whole party rides together in one vehicle reserved for you alone. Because ships rarely release everyone at the same minute, the pickup is planned around your ship’s actual arrival, with courtesy wait time built in to cover customs and the luggage hall.
From the terminal the driver follows I-595 for the long stretch across to the Gulf side. Budget roughly 166 to 176 minutes between the port and Anchor Inn Cottages, depending on the hour and how heavy traffic runs on that route. It is a genuine road journey, and having your own vehicle means room to stretch, your own climate, and a driver who drops you right at the entrance.
Anchor Inn Cottages in Fort Myers Beach is 148.3 miles from the Port of Miami by road, about 2 hours 44 minutes without heavy traffic via I-595. The fare is per vehicle: $370 for the Black SUV, $480 for the Van and $590 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 148.3 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $370 |
| Drive time | 2 hours 44 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $480 |
| Main roads | I-595 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $590 |
| Back from Anchor Inn Cottages | $370 / $480 / $590 |
Going back works the same way. The driver meets you at the main entrance of the inn and takes you to your cruise terminal at PortMiami, 148.3 miles away, in about 2 hours 44 minutes with light traffic. Fares for the return from Anchor Inn Cottages are $370 (Black SUV), $480 (Van) and $590 (Van XL). The booking box below opens with the two points swapped. Book the return
The 148.3 miles from the Port of Miami to Anchor Inn Cottages take about 2 hours 44 minutes without heavy traffic via I-595. At busy hours, allow extra time. Each vehicle has a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $370 for the Black SUV, $480 for the Van and $590 for the Van XL.
Choose the moment you will be on the curb with your luggage. The driver is at your terminal at the agreed time, then covers the 148.3 miles to Anchor Inn Cottages.
At the curb outside your own cruise terminal (the terminals are listed below). Before the pickup you get the driver’s name, car and plate; when you are outside with your bags, message us and the car pulls up for the ride to Anchor Inn Cottages.
In the Black SUV ($370 to Anchor Inn Cottages) passengers plus big suitcases can add up to 10, so five people with five cases fit. The Van ($480) carries 9 passengers and 9 big cases, the Van XL ($590) 14 and 14, and everyone keeps a carry-on.
We do. The driver picks you up at Anchor Inn Cottages and takes you to your cruise terminal for $370 (Black SUV), $480 (Van) or $590 (Van XL). Plan on about 2 hours 44 minutes for the 148.3 miles, more at rush hour.
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Tudo saiu conforme o planejado do porto até a porta de Anchor Inn Cottages — sem nenhuma reclamação. Reservar foi simples, recebemos uma confirmação sólida, e tudo encaixou perfeito.
My wife and I weren’t up for the chaos outside the terminal, so we reserved a private ride to Anchor Inn Cottages before we even sailed. The ride from the terminal to Anchor Inn Cottages was calm and comfortable, and we could just settle in.
The two of us sailed out of PortMiami and having a private car meet us at the terminal for the ride over to Anchor Inn Cottages made the morning easy. An easy, relaxed handoff for the two of us — off the ship and into Anchor Inn Cottages with nothing left to sort out.
We reserved one van for the entire crew from the terminal to Anchor Inn Cottages so the whole group stayed together. Booking was simple, we got everything in writing, and everything went exactly as planned.
For an easy morning off the ship, my partner and I had a private driver meet us at the cruise terminal to run us over to Anchor Inn Cottages. There was a generous grace period from the agreed time, so we never had to rush off the ship.