From $140 per vehicle — a private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Caribbean Resort by the Ocean covers 23 miles (37 km) in about 51–61 minutes door to door, in a black SUV or climate-controlled van with a bilingual driver, at a flat rate. Your driver meets your group curbside at the cruise terminal — no shared ride, no surge pricing.
Fares are charged per vehicle, not per person, and cover your whole group from the cruise terminal to the resort door.
Book a black SUV for up to 5, or a van for larger parties, then send your ship name and arrival time over WhatsApp. After you clear customs and collect your bags, your driver is waiting curbside at the cruise terminal — with a name sign if you request one in advance. From PortMiami the route runs straight north to the resort, with room for your cruise luggage in the cargo space behind the seats. The whole journey is door to door: no transfers, no waiting on other passengers, no second leg to figure out. To reserve, message the WhatsApp line with your group size, the date, and whether you require one-way or round-trip service, and you’ll obtain the vehicle class and fare confirmed back. Pickups work in both directions — heading to the ship on embarkation day, or back to the resort the day you disembark.
The drive takes about 51 minutes off-peak and stretches toward 61 minutes at peak, across 23 miles. The I-95 Express lanes carry most of that distance, which keeps the trip predictable even when surface streets near the coast slow down. Cruise weekends are the hectic window: when several ships disembark together, terminal exits and the roads out of the port fill up, and that congestion is the main reason the peak figure climbs near an hour. Midday and early-afternoon departures tend to run closer to the off-peak end. Because your driver tracks the ship’s arrival, the pickup is timed to when you actually clear the terminal rather than to a fixed clock, so a late dock shifts the start of the ride without changing the route. Either direction — toward the port or toward the resort — covers the same mileage and the same general journey window.
Caribbean Resort by the Ocean is an oceanfront resort on Florida’s Atlantic coast — the kind of beach-and-pool base cruise travelers choose for the night before embarkation or a few days of recovery after the sailing. Guests trade the cruise terminal for sand within steps, with the ocean as the front yard and easy reach of coastal dining. You can confirm room types, amenities, and check-in details directly on the property’s Caribbean Resort by the Ocean official site before you journey. Arriving by private transfer drops you at the resort entrance with your luggage, so the first thing you do is check in rather than hunt for parking. The setting suits families winding down, couples extending a trip, and groups who desire the beach without a long inland drive from the port.
Beyond the resort itself, the surrounding oceanfront stretch and nearby beach neighborhoods offer a range of stays, from beachfront condos to quieter residential pockets a few blocks back from the sand. We drop you wherever your reservation sits along that coast, so the same transfer works whether you’ve booked the resort or a place close to it.
The beach is the main draw — swimming, sunbathing, and long walks on the shoreline right outside the resort. Casual oceanfront restaurants and bars line the coastal road, and the calm Atlantic edge is an easy contrast to a packed cruise itinerary. Most days you won’t need a car once you’ve arrived.
The fare already covers the costs that usually surprise riders. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are built into the price, so the figure you book is the figure you settle. Each vehicle carries onboard WiFi through a mobile hotspot for the ride. Pets are not accepted; certified service animals are welcome with advance notice. Beyond those, there’s no per-bag charge and no fee for the curbside meet at the terminal. What isn’t part of the booking is anything you arrange separately on your own — resort charges, meals, and activities sit outside the transfer. If something you’re wondering about isn’t listed here, ask on WhatsApp before you book so it’s clear up front.
Two things can add to the base fare: a night premium on trips outside daytime hours, and round-trip service, which is billed as two one-way legs. All of these are spelled out before you pay, so nothing appears as a surprise on trip day.
Cruise port transportation is a private, pre-booked ride connecting the seaport with your hotel or resort, replacing the scramble for a car the moment thousands of passengers disembark at once. For this route it means a door-to-door trip between PortMiami’s terminals and the resort, in a vehicle reserved only for your party. Unlike grabbing a curbside car on the spot, the pickup is scheduled around your actual ship time, the price is agreed before you sail, and the driver knows the terminal layout. South Florida’s cruise hubs see heavy turnover on weekends, when one wave of arrivals overlaps with the next round of departures, so a planned transfer removes the guesswork of how you’ll cover the distance from the ship to the coast. It’s the simplest way to move a group with luggage from a hectic port straight to the beach.
Embarkation day pickups run from the resort to the cruise terminal on your sailing date. We handle the trip in both directions, to or from Port of Miami and Caribbean Resort by the Ocean, so a single booking can cover your ride to the ship and your ride back after the cruise. Tell us your boarding time and the pickup is timed to land you at the terminal with margin for check-in and security, not at the last minute. Reserving both legs together means the same vehicle class is set for departure and return, and the driver already has your details. For a morning sailing, an earlier pickup beats the heaviest port traffic; for an evening one, we plan around the afternoon build-up. Either way the leg is door to door, with your luggage loaded at the resort and unloaded at the terminal drop-off.
Common questions from arriving and departing cruise passengers, answered directly.
Your driver tracks the ship’s arrival, so a late docking re-times your pickup automatically at no extra charge. Send your ship name when you book and the driver adjusts to the actual disembark time. You ride when you’ve cleared the terminal, not on a fixed clock that penalizes a delay.
Your driver waits curbside at the cruise terminal as your group exits, holding a name sign if you ask for one over WhatsApp ahead of time. There’s no hunting through a rideshare lane — walk out with your bags and the vehicle is ready at the curb, ready to load and go.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person, so your whole group rides for the single fare shown above. Whether two travelers or fourteen, you pay one price for the SUV or van. Splitting that across your party usually makes it the budget choice for families and larger groups.
A round trip is simply double the one-way fare listed above — one charge out, one charge back, at the same rate shown. Reserve both legs together and the same vehicle class handles your embarkation-day ride to the port and your disembarkation-day ride to the resort.
Pets are not accepted; certified service animals are welcome with advance notice.
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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Lock in your transfer by messaging the WhatsApp line with your ship name, group size, date, and whether you desire one-way or round-trip service. You’ll obtain the vehicle class and fare confirmed back, then pay the fare to hold your ride — and your driver is waiting at the curb when you reach.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (786) 682-8748Caribbean Resort by the Ocean in Hollywood is 24.6 miles from the Port of Miami by road, about 49 minutes without heavy traffic via I-95. The fare is per vehicle: $140 for the Black SUV, $200 for the Van and $250 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 24.6 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $140 |
| Drop-off address | 313 Hayes St, Hollywood |
| Drive time | 49 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $200 |
| Main roads | I-95 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $250 |
| Back from Caribbean Resort by the Ocean | $140 / $200 / $250 |
For the trip back, your driver picks you up at the main entrance of the resort (313 Hayes St) and drives the 24.6 miles to your cruise terminal at PortMiami in about 49 minutes. The return fare is $140 for the Black SUV, $200 for the Van and $250 for the Van XL. The booking box opens with Caribbean Resort by the Ocean as the pickup; just add the date and time. Book the return
The 24.6 miles from the Port of Miami to Caribbean Resort by the Ocean take about 49 minutes without heavy traffic via I-95. At busy hours, allow extra time. Each vehicle has a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $140 for the Black SUV, $200 for the Van and $250 for the Van XL.
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 Caribbean Resort by the Ocean then takes about 49 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 Caribbean Resort by the Ocean.
Count people and big suitcases together: up to 10 fit the Black SUV at $140. Larger groups going to Caribbean Resort by the Ocean take the Van at $200, for 9 passengers and 9 cases, or the Van XL at $250, for 14 and 14. One carry-on each is included.
We do. The driver picks you up at Caribbean Resort by the Ocean and takes you to your cruise terminal for $140 (Black SUV), $200 (Van) or $250 (Van XL). Plan on about 49 minutes for the 24.6 miles, more at rush hour.
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Friendly driver. Pro driver. Nice ride. Comfortable seats.
Hassle-free. took a shuttle last time, this was a different league. I got in at 11pm and the car was right there. Will book ahead next visit.
Smart routing. Recommend. Good price. Worth it.
Reservé la noche anterior, llegada puntual, listo
Muito bem organizado, me senti seguro a viagem inteira.