From $385 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from Port of Miami to Casa Playa Beach Resort in a chauffeured SUV or van.
The prices are flat and quoted per vehicle for the whole one-way ride: no meter, no surge, nothing added at the curb.
Book with the ship’s name and the date, and the driver handles the rest at PortMiami: waiting at the correct terminal, helping with the suitcases, and leaving the port without a queue. The curbside greeting costs nothing extra; the Meet & Greet at the terminal with a name sign adds $40.
Casa Playa Beach Resort sits on Fort Myers Beach, the seaside community that runs the length of Estero Island on Florida’s southwest coast. This is a barefoot stretch of shoreline — broad, pale Gulf sand that gives the island its easygoing reputation. After a week at sea, arriving here means trading the cruise-terminal bustle for open beach and slower days, with the water only a few steps from where you stay.
The island wears its personality in the Times Square pier district, the walkable heart of the beach where the fishing pier meets the shops and gathering spots. At either end of Estero Island the passes draw dolphins, so mornings and evenings on the water frequently come with company. Casa Playa Beach Resort places you within that rhythm — close enough to wander into the pier district on foot and settle into the coastal pace that brings travelers to this part of the Gulf.
Beyond the beach itself, the surrounding stretch of Fort Myers Beach keeps more within simple reach. Lovers Key State Park sits neighboring, its quieter sand and mangrove water a short journey from the resort, and Matanzas Pass adds another slice of the island’s natural side. Whether you plan to stay put on the sand or discover the passes and parks around Estero Island, the resort gives you a base right where the Gulf meets the shore, with the rest of Fort Myers Beach spread out in either direction.
The ride begins at your ship’s own terminal on Dodge Island, where your chauffeur is already staged for the morning you disembark. There is no line to join and no crowd to wait through — your group steps off the ship, meets the driver at the curb, and loads straight into the vehicle reserved for you alone. Your bags go in with you, and the same driver handles them at both ends of the journey.
From the port it is a single run to Casa Playa Beach Resort — roughly 157.6 miles along I-595, ending at the door of your stay on Fort Myers Beach. Plan on 167 to 179 minutes depending on the hour. With one flat fare set at booking, the drive stays direct: no stops and no meter, just the road from the terminal out to Estero Island while you settle in for the ride.
The ride from the Port of Miami to Casa Playa Beach Resort covers 157.9 miles and takes about 2 hours 48 minutes in light traffic via I-595. Each vehicle has its own fare: Black SUV $385, Van $505, Van XL $620. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 157.9 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $385 |
| Drop-off address | 510 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach |
| Drive time | 2 hours 48 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $505 |
| Main roads | I-595 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $620 |
| Back from Casa Playa Beach Resort | $385 / $505 / $620 |
The return covers the same 157.9 miles: pickup at the main entrance of the resort (510 Estero Blvd), drop-off at your cruise terminal at PortMiami after about 2 hours 48 minutes. From Casa Playa Beach Resort the Black SUV costs $385, the Van $505 and the Van XL $620. 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 157.9 miles from the Port of Miami to Casa Playa Beach Resort 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: $385 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, Casa Playa Beach Resort is 157.9 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 Casa Playa Beach Resort.
Count people and big suitcases together: up to 10 fit the Black SUV at $385. Larger groups going to Casa Playa Beach Resort take the Van at $505, for 9 passengers and 9 cases, or the Van XL at $620, for 14 and 14. One carry-on each is included.
Yes. The return from Casa Playa Beach Resort to the Port of Miami costs $385 in the Black SUV, $505 in the Van and $620 in the Van XL. Allow about 2 hours 48 minutes for the drive, plus a margin, before your boarding time; the return section above has the booking link.
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There were six of us stepping off at PortMiami, and one private transfer to Casa Playa Beach Resort was far simpler than splitting into cars. The ride from the terminal to Casa Playa Beach Resort was quiet and relaxed, and we could just unwind after the cruise.
Fuimos de crucero con una tropa grande y queríamos al grupo entero en un solo viaje privado a Casa Playa Beach Resort tras desembarcar. Ya guardamos el contacto para nuestro próximo crucero desde PortMiami. Llegar a Casa Playa Beach Resort directo desde la terminal significó que pudimos hacer el check-in y por fin darnos una ducha tras la semana en el mar.
My wife and I finished a wonderful cruise and followed it with a private car ready at the curb to take us to Casa Playa Beach Resort — no fuss at the port. The night before, we got a message with the driver’s name and license plate, so there was no wondering which car was the right one on the way out. No app to fight with — we just went straight from the curb into the car. Made getting off the ship so easy.
Our family of five came off the ship at PortMiami and the driver had room for all the suitcases for the ride to Casa Playa Beach Resort. The night before, we got a text with the driver’s name and license plate, so there was nothing to figure out on the way out.
No pudo ser más simple — recibidos en la acera, equipaje resuelto, y un viaje cómodo hasta Casa Playa Beach Resort.