From $140 per vehicle — a private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Caribbean Resort Suites covers 23.0 miles in about 51–61 minutes door to door, riding in a black SUV or climate-controlled van with a bilingual driver, at a flat rate. The route heads north from the cruise terminals to this oceanfront Florida resort, with the driver waiting as your group steps off the ship.
The price is set per vehicle and locked when you book, so the figure below is what your whole party pays — no surge, no change for disembark-morning traffic.
A pre-booked private vehicle is the simplest way off the ship and up to the resort. You reserve one tier for your group — a black SUV for up to 5 passengers, a van for 6 to 9, or a larger van for 10 to 14 — and the driver is assigned to your party only. Pickup is curb-side right at the cruise terminal: the driver tracks the meet point as you clear customs and pulls up where you exit, with a name sign if you request one over WhatsApp ahead of time. There is room for cruise luggage, so the whole family loads in one stop and rides straight through to the resort entrance. To book, send your ship name, arrival date, and passenger count by WhatsApp or the website, and the journey is confirmed with the fare locked.
The driver runs north out of the port and joins the I-95 EXPR express lanes for most of the 23.0-mile trip, exiting toward the coast for the final stretch to the resort. Using the express corridor keeps the route direct on a busy disembark morning, and any tolls along the way are already covered in the rate.
The drive covers 23.0 miles and takes about 51 minutes off-peak, stretching toward 61 minutes at peak. The gap comes down to traffic on the express corridor and the time it takes to clear the port itself on a heavy cruise day. Off-peak windows — mid-morning after the first debark wave, or early afternoon — move nearest to the 51-minute end. Mid-week sailings with a single ship in port also run lighter than weekend turnarounds. The driver watches live conditions and adjusts the departure so you reach the resort without rushing through the terminal.
A busy debark morning can add several minutes, mostly inside the port rather than on the highway. When multiple ships release passengers in the same window, the terminal roadways and the merge onto the highway slow down. The driver builds that into the pickup timing, so a packed disembarkation does not leave your group standing on the curb.
Caribbean Resort Suites sits along the South Florida coast north of downtown Miami, an oceanfront base built around beach access and a relaxed resort feel. After a week at sea, numerous cruise passengers utilize it as a soft landing — a day or two by the water before flying home, or a pre-cruise night to settle in close to the ship. The surrounding stretch of coast pairs walkable beach with simple reach back to the port and the airport. You can confirm room types, on-site amenities, and check-in details on the Caribbean Resort Florida website before you journey.
Caribbean Resort Suites is itself the lodging this transfer serves, so your room is the destination. The wider area is a quiet oceanfront and residential stretch rather than a hotel strip, which suits cruise travelers who want beach quiet between embarkation and the flight home. Book the resort directly and have the driver drop you at the entrance.
The beach itself is the main draw — swimming, a sand walk, and ocean views steps from the rooms. The coastal location keeps you within an easy drive of greater Miami’s dining and shopping when you want it, then back to a calm shoreline when you don’t. It is an easy spot to unwind for a day after a sailing.
Yes — disembarkation day is exactly what this transfer is built for. Tell us your ship and arrival date, and the driver is at the terminal as your group clears the port. Pickup is curb-side where you exit, so there is no walking to a separate lot or app pin with your luggage in tow.
Book as early as you have your ship and date confirmed — full payment locks the vehicle and the driver for your arrival window. Advance notice also lets us arrange the extras that require lead time: a name sign at the terminal. Last-minute requests depend on availability.
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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Send your ship name, arrival date, passenger count, and any extras — name sign — and we will confirm the journey with the fare locked and the driver assigned to your ship’s window. Reserve the return leg at the same time if you desire a guaranteed ride back to the port for embarkation.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (786) 682-8748From the Port of Miami, plan on about 49 minutes and 24.7 miles to reach Caribbean Resort Suites in Hollywood via I-95. Prices are per vehicle, not per seat: $140 for the Black SUV, $200 for the Van, $250 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 24.7 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $140 |
| Drop-off address | 332 Garfield St, Hollywood |
| Drive time | 49 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $200 |
| Main roads | I-95 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $250 |
| Back from Caribbean Resort Suites | $140 / $200 / $250 |
The return covers the same 24.7 miles: pickup at the main entrance of the resort (332 Garfield St), drop-off at your cruise terminal at PortMiami after about 49 minutes. From Caribbean Resort Suites the Black SUV costs $140, the Van $200 and the Van XL $250. Open the booking box with the points swapped and choose the date and time. Book the return
Caribbean Resort Suites is 24.7 miles by road from the Port of Miami. In light traffic the drive takes about 49 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.
Set the pickup for when you expect to clear the cruise terminal, allowing for customs and the luggage hall. From the terminal, Caribbean Resort Suites is 24.7 miles away, about 49 minutes in light traffic.
Curbside at the terminal your ship uses. Leave the building with your luggage, send a message, and the driver comes to that curb. From there it is 24.7 miles to Caribbean Resort Suites.
Count people and big suitcases together: up to 10 fit the Black SUV at $140. Larger groups going to Caribbean Resort Suites 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.
Yes. The return from Caribbean Resort Suites to the Port of Miami costs $140 in the Black SUV, $200 in the Van and $250 in the Van XL. Allow about 49 minutes for the drive, plus a margin, before your boarding time; the return section above has the booking link.
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Pontuais e atenciosos. usei ano passado e de novo nessa viagem.
Funcionou bem. o que pagamos bateu com o orçamento.
Fomos em casal pra Miami e cabine confortável, tudo limpinho. não precisou procurar ninguém, o carro tava onde disseram. Jeito esperto de começar uma viagem!
No hassle. Smart routing. Friendly driver. Smooth ride
Excelente servicio. un comienzo tranquilo de las vacaciones