From $140 per vehicle — a private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Cambria Hotel Ft. Lauderdale, Airport South & Cruise Port covers 23.2 miles in about 46 to 57 minutes by black SUV or climate-controlled van, at a flat rate. One driver, one party, door to door — booked in advance so a car is waiting the moment your ship clears the terminal.
The fare is per vehicle, locked at booking, and chosen by group size — your whole party rides for one price.
A reserved private vehicle is the cleanest way to create this 23-mile hop with cruise luggage in tow. You pick the tier that matches your group — Black SUV for up to five travelers, a van for six to nine, or the larger van for ten to fourteen. The driver tracks your ship’s docking time and is already in place when you walk off, so there is no app to open, no line to join, and no surge to fight. Pickup is curbside at the cruise terminal: the driver meets your group as you exit and, if you message a name on WhatsApp ahead of time, holds a sign so you spot the car instantly. Bags load straight in, you settle into a climate-controlled cabin, and the ride runs door to door to the hotel entrance. Booking takes a single message — send your ship name, sailing date, party size, and pickup window, and the vehicle is held for you.
Plan on 40 minutes off-peak and up to 57 minutes when traffic is heavy. The route runs north on I-95 EXPR, the express corridor linking downtown Miami with the Fort Lauderdale airport and cruise district, covering 23.2 miles end to end. Off-peak windows — mid-morning after the early debark rush and early afternoon — tend to land near the reduced figure. The eleven-minute spread comes from peak conditions: weekday rush hours, holiday weekends, and mornings when several ships unload at once and the port access roads back up. Your driver watches live conditions and adjusts the departure so the ride stays seamless rather than rushed. Because the fare is per vehicle and fixed at booking, none of that traffic variation touches what you pay — a slower drive costs the same as a speedy one.
The Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale, Airport South & Cruise Port sits in the airport-and-port corridor just south of Fort Lauderdale, putting Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, and the beach all within a short hop. The property leans toward contemporary suites with sitting areas, an on-site restaurant and bar, and amenities aimed at travelers in motion between flights and sailings. Its location makes it a natural overnight base whether you are arriving a day before a cruise or decompressing after one. You can confirm rooms, dining hours, and current offers on the Cambria Hotel official website, and locate region context and neighboring listings through the Visit Lauderdale destination guide. From the hotel, the beaches, the airport terminals, and the cruise piers are each a brief drive, which is exactly why so numerous sailings book it as a pre- or post-cruise stay.
The Cambria works well as a pre- or post-cruise stay because it sits in the same airport-and-port pocket as Port Everglades and the Fort Lauderdale terminals. Spacious suites, an on-site restaurant and bar, and a quick drive to the piers make it easy to arrive a night early, sleep close to your departure, then transfer over rested rather than racing in from out of town.
Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all built into the quoted fare, so the number you book is the number you pay. Every car carries onboard WiFi through a mobile hotspot, handy for checking flights, hotel confirmations, or messages on the move. Your bilingual driver and the door-to-door private ride are part of the rate as well. A small set of extras sit outside the base price and are confirmed when you book.
Pets are not accepted; certified service animals are welcome with advance notice.
Your driver meets the group curbside right at the cruise terminal as you exit with your bags. Request a name sign through WhatsApp in advance and the driver holds it so you spot the car at a glance. No app, no hunting through a rideshare lot — you walk out and the vehicle is there.
Yes — disembarkation day is the most common booking for this route. Reserve ahead with your ship name and sailing date, and the driver lines up with your scheduled debark, watching for any change. When mornings see several ships unload at once, that tracking keeps your pickup aligned to your real exit time rather than a guessed one.
Lock in your private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Cambria Hotel Ft. Lauderdale, Airport South & Cruise Port by sending your ship name, sailing date, party size, and pickup window. We confirm the vehicle, take full payment, and your car is set — waiting at the terminal when you reach.
A more coordinated, premium service — flat fare, named driver, cruise-terminal pickup — at a significantly lower total cost than Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
| Feature | Us | Uber | Lyft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Flat rate locked at booking | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak |
| Vehicle | Black SUV reserved for your group | Driver’s own car | Driver’s own car |
| Cruise terminal meet-and-greet | Driver waits at the terminal with your name | Curbside only after you book | Curbside only after you book |
| Ship arrival tracking | Yes — free re-timing if your ship docks late | No — you re-book if delayed | No — you re-book if delayed |
One booking, one coordinated pickup, significantly lower cost than an Uber Black or Lyft Lux surge.
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The ride from the Port of Miami to Cambria Hotel Ft. Lauderdale, Airport South & Cruise Port covers 21.9 miles and takes about 40 minutes in light traffic via I-95. Each vehicle has its own fare: Black SUV $140, Van $200, Van XL $250. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 21.9 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $140 |
| Drop-off address | 141 SW 19th Ct, Dania Beach |
| Drive time | 40 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $200 |
| Main roads | I-95 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $250 |
| Back from Cambria Hotel Ft. Lauderdale, Airport South & Cruise Port | $140 / $200 / $250 |
Going back works the same way. The driver meets you at the main entrance of the hotel (141 SW 19th Ct) and takes you to your cruise terminal at PortMiami, 21.9 miles away, in about 40 minutes with light traffic. Fares for the return from Cambria Hotel Ft. Lauderdale, Airport South & Cruise Port are $140 (Black SUV), $200 (Van) and $250 (Van XL). The booking box below opens with the two points swapped. Book the return
Cambria Hotel Ft. Lauderdale, Airport South & Cruise Port is 21.9 miles by road from the Port of Miami. In light traffic the drive takes about 40 minutes via I-95; rush hour can add time, but it is a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $140 for the Black SUV.
Book the time you expect to walk out of the terminal with your bags, not the docking time. The waiting rules for slow disembarkation days are on the FAQ page linked below. The drive to Cambria Hotel Ft. Lauderdale, Airport South & Cruise Port then takes about 40 minutes.
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 Cambria Hotel Ft. Lauderdale, Airport South & Cruise Port.
The Black SUV holds up to 5 passengers, with passengers plus big suitcases up to 10; on this route it costs $140. Six to nine travelers with their cases take the Van ($200), ten to fourteen the Van XL ($250). All three go door to door to Cambria Hotel Ft. Lauderdale, Airport South & Cruise Port.
On sailing day the ride from Cambria Hotel Ft. Lauderdale, Airport South & Cruise Port to your terminal is $140 for the Black SUV, $200 for the Van and $250 for the Van XL. The 21.9 miles take about 40 minutes in light traffic, so leave early enough for boarding.
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