From $370 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from Port of Miami to Beacon Beachfront Bed and Breakfast in a chauffeured SUV or van.
Every fare below is per vehicle, one way, with the driver, fuel and tolls inside the number. Pick the row that fits your group and luggage.
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.
Beacon Beachfront Bed and Breakfast is a small beachfront inn on Estero Island, the barrier island that forms Fort Myers Beach on Florida’s Gulf coast. As the name says, it sits right on the sand, so the water is a short walk from the door and the mood turns unhurried the moment you step out of the vehicle. After a cruise out of the Port of Miami, that direct beachfront setting is the reward waiting at the end of the drive.
The property puts you within reach of the island’s best-known corner. The Times Square pier district, with its fishing pier and the walkable cluster of shops and cafes, is the natural first stop for guests once they land ashore, and it gives Estero Island its easy, barefoot rhythm. Wide sand runs the length of the island, so a morning or evening stroll never asks for much planning.
At either end of the island the passes open onto peaceful water, and dolphins are a common sight where the Gulf meets the bay. Matanzas Pass and Bowditch Point Park sit neighboring for guests who want a quieter stretch of shore, a little green space, or a spot to watch boats work the channel. Between the pier, the sand, and the passes, most of what draws travelers to Fort Myers Beach is within an easy reach of Beacon Beachfront Bed and Breakfast, which makes it a simple place to settle in for the days after a cruise.
Your ride begins at the exact cruise terminal your line uses at the Port of Miami. Once you clear the ship, the chauffeur is coordinated to your actual walk-off, so the pickup is timed to your disembarkation rather than a guess. Bags go straight into the vehicle with full luggage assist, and the group rides together, with the vehicle yours alone and no added stops along the way.
From the port the drive runs about 159 miles up to Fort Myers Beach, and terminal curb to hotel door commonly takes 157 to 169 minutes depending on the hour. The chauffeur handles the route while you settle in, then pulls up at the entrance of Beacon Beachfront Bed and Breakfast and carries the bags to the door. One direct ride, with gas and typical tolls already inside the fare.
The ride from the Port of Miami to Beacon Beachfront Bed and Breakfast covers 148.5 miles and takes about 2 hours 48 minutes in light traffic via I-595. Each vehicle has its own fare: Black SUV $370, Van $480, Van XL $590. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 148.5 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $370 |
| Drive time | 2 hours 48 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $480 |
| Main roads | I-595 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $590 |
| Back from Beacon Beachfront Bed and Breakfast | $370 / $480 / $590 |
The return covers the same 148.5 miles: pickup at the main entrance of your stop, drop-off at your cruise terminal at PortMiami after about 2 hours 48 minutes. From Beacon Beachfront Bed and Breakfast the Black SUV costs $370, the Van $480 and the Van XL $590. Open the booking box with the points swapped and choose the date and time. Book the return
Plan on about 2 hours 48 minutes for the 148.5 miles from the Port of Miami to Beacon Beachfront Bed and Breakfast via I-595 when the roads are clear. Peak hours can stretch the trip; it is a fixed fare per vehicle, no traffic or surge charges: $370 for the Black SUV.
Set the pickup for when you expect to clear the cruise terminal, allowing for customs and the luggage hall. From the terminal, Beacon Beachfront Bed and Breakfast is 148.5 miles away, about 2 hours 48 minutes in light traffic.
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 Beacon Beachfront Bed and Breakfast.
The Black SUV holds up to 5 passengers, with passengers plus big suitcases up to 10; on this route it costs $370. Six to nine travelers with their cases take the Van ($480), ten to fourteen the Van XL ($590). All three go door to door to Beacon Beachfront Bed and Breakfast.
We do. The driver picks you up at Beacon Beachfront Bed and Breakfast and takes you to your cruise terminal for $370 (Black SUV), $480 (Van) or $590 (Van XL). Plan on about 2 hours 48 minutes for the 148.5 miles, more at rush hour.
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For a smooth morning off the ship, my husband and I had a private driver meet us at the cruise terminal to run us over to Beacon Beachfront Bed and Breakfast. There was a name sign at the terminal doors, so we spotted the driver immediately.
We got off the ship with the little ones ready for a nap, and a private van there at the terminal made the run to Beacon Beachfront Bed and Breakfast so easy. We went from the terminal to a real bed with no stress at all. The car seat was already installed, which was a real help that morning.
The two of us arranged a private transfer for disembarkation morning so we wouldn’t worry about the timing getting over to Beacon Beachfront Bed and Breakfast. There was a sign with our name at the terminal doors, so we didn’t have to look around.
Took all the worry out of getting off the ship — so easy. The last thing you want after a week at sea is a ride that falls through, and this was reliable and on time.
With the whole crew, arranging a private car from the port to Beacon Beachfront Bed and Breakfast meant no stress on disembarkation morning. We knew the plan before the ship even docked, so there was no guessing at the port.