From $420 per vehicle, a private one-way ride from Port of Miami to Bokeelia on Pine Island’s Gulf coast, booked around your ship.
Each fare covers the whole vehicle for a one-way journey, not a per-seat charge, so pick the size that carries your group and its cruise bags.
Once your ship clears and disembarkation begins, the driver is already in position at the PortMiami terminal curb as you roll your bags out. Meet and greet is part of every booking, so there is no app to open and no rideshare lot to search. Disembarkation mornings turn heaviest when several ships empty within the same hour, which is why the pickup is timed to your own debark rather than a fixed clock slot. Driver name, vehicle, and plate reach you the day before. If you would like a printed name sign waiting at the exit, add it for $40 when you book.
Bokeelia is a small fishing village capping the northern tip of Pine Island, out on Florida’s southwest Gulf coast — a long way in mood from the high-rises around the port. Old docks, tarpon and snook fishing grounds, palm and mango groves, and slow waterfront lanes give the village its old-Florida feel, drawing anglers, boaters, and travelers after somewhere calm. Anticipate marinas still working the water, a long public fishing pier, seafood served at the dock, and Gulf sunsets in place of any nightlife. A local guide to Bokeelia fills in the details, and a historic waterfront restaurant makes a simple first meal after the drive.
This is a long, cross-state run: you set off from PortMiami on the Atlantic side and cross to the Gulf side, ending at Bokeelia on the island’s northern end. Since the distance is real, a single rest stop for a restroom or a bite can be worked in along the way — say so when you reserve. One connecting road links Pine Island to the mainland, so whatever is happening on that stretch shapes every arrival, wherever on the island you land. With no backup route available, a pre-arranged car is far easier than sorting out a ride at the terminal — your driver already knows the crossing and builds the schedule around it. Journey time depends most on when you leave, and a midday departure moves steadier than a morning when several ships disembark at once.
Pine Island and the stretch around Bokeelia run mostly to small waterfront spots and low-key coastal stays rather than large resorts. For a broader variety of rooms, the neighboring Fort Myers and Cape Coral areas open up more choices. The drop is right to your door wherever you are booked, so choose the place that fits the journey and share the address when you reserve.
Bokeelia is 179.3 miles from the Port of Miami by road, about 3 hours 10 minutes without heavy traffic via I-595. The fare is per vehicle: $420 for the Black SUV, $565 for the Van and $695 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 179.3 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $420 |
| Drive time | 3 hours 10 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $565 |
| Main roads | I-595 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $695 |
| Back from Bokeelia | $420 / $565 / $695 |
The return covers the same 179.3 miles: pickup at your address in Bokeelia, drop-off at your cruise terminal at PortMiami after about 3 hours 10 minutes. From Bokeelia the Black SUV costs $420, the Van $565 and the Van XL $695. Open the booking box with the points swapped and choose the date and time. Book the return
Plan on about 3 hours 10 minutes for the 179.3 miles from the Port of Miami to Bokeelia 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: $420 for the Black SUV.
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 179.3 miles to Bokeelia.
Outside the cruise terminal, at the curb. Driver, car and plate arrive by message ahead of the pickup, so you know who to look for; the drive to Bokeelia starts as soon as the bags are loaded and takes about 3 hours 10 minutes.
The Black SUV holds up to 5 passengers, with passengers plus big suitcases up to 10; on this route it costs $420. Six to nine travelers with their cases take the Van ($565), ten to fourteen the Van XL ($695). All three go door to door to Bokeelia.
Yes. The return from Bokeelia to the Port of Miami costs $420 in the Black SUV, $565 in the Van and $695 in the Van XL. Allow about 3 hours 10 minutes for the drive, plus a margin, before your boarding time; the return section above has the booking link.
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We weren’t about to juggle the little ones and the bags looking for a ride at the port, so we booked a private van to Bokeelia. Booking was quick, we got a solid confirmation, and everything matched what we were told. The kids napped the whole way, and getting straight to Bokeelia without a scramble at the port was perfect.
Bajamos del barco con los niños listos para llegar, y una van privada esperando en el puerto hizo el viaje a Bokeelia muy fácil. El viaje a Bokeelia fue silencioso y relajado, con clima controlado, y pudimos relajarnos tras el crucero. Para llegar del puerto a Bokeelia sin complicaciones, fue dinero bien gastado.
We cruised as a group and wanted the whole group in one private ride to Bokeelia after disembarking.
For a stress-free disembarkation, my partner and I had a private driver waiting for us at the cruise terminal to run us to Bokeelia. Honestly the easiest part of the whole trip — getting off the ship and into a waiting car with zero stress. It was only our group in the car — nobody else to wait on — which was exactly what we wanted. Would book again for the next cruise.
Al bajar del barco por mi cuenta, lo último que quería era pelear por un auto en el puerto, así que tenía un traslado privado esperando para llevarme a Bokeelia. La noche anterior recibí un mensaje con el nombre del conductor y la placa, así que no había duda de cuál auto era el nuestro al salir. El van estaba limpio, fresco y cómodo, con el aire perfecto tras el barco.