From $89 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from Port of Miami to David William Hotel in a chauffeured SUV or van.
The fare is locked per vehicle for the one-way journey, and it already covers the tolls, the fuel and the driver’s time.
The driver is outside the PortMiami terminal when you come through, plans around the ship’s real arrival time, and loads the bags. The curbside greeting is covered by the fare and the Meet & Greet at the terminal is offered for $40. Then it is one private vehicle straight to the destination.
The David William Hotel is a Coral Gables address, and Coral Gables is one of the calmer, greener corners of the Miami region. This is the city’s Mediterranean-revival quarter, laid out along fountain-lined boulevards with a historic, leafy feel that sets it apart from the high-rise energy along the water. After a week at sea, the pace here reads as a welcome change: shaded streets, low buildings, and an easy walk to the district’s landmarks.
Step out of the property and the neighborhood does the rest. Miracle Mile, the district’s signature stretch of shops and dining, sits within the Gables, and two of Miami’s most photographed landmarks are close by — the Biltmore Hotel, with its Mediterranean tower, and the Venetian Pool, a spring-fed swimming spot carved from coral rock. Together they give arriving guests plenty to fill the hours between checking in and heading out, without ever leaving the Gables.
The surrounding region rewards a longer stay, too. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and the University of Miami are both neighboring, and leafy, historic Coconut Grove sits just next door for another slow-paced afternoon. When you desire the louder side of the city, Little Havana, Wynwood, Downtown, and Brickell are all reachable, along with shopping runs to Dolphin Mall or Lincoln Road. The David William Hotel works as a quiet home base with easy reach in every direction — the polished, tree-lined half of Miami on your doorstep and the rest of the city a short drive away.
The run from the Port of Miami to the David William Hotel covers roughly 10.5 miles, and your chauffeur takes US-1 and Southwest 22nd Street straight through to the door — a single, direct leg with no stops along the way. Once you clear the ship, the driver is already waiting for you at the terminal curb, loads every bag, and gets your group settled. The whole party rides together in one vehicle reserved for you alone, from the pier to the hotel entrance.
Plan on about 27 to 30 minutes terminal to door, depending on the hour and the traffic on US-1. Because the pickup is staged around your ship’s actual arrival rather than a fixed clock time, there is room to spare if disembarkation runs slow — no scramble, no shared van, and your luggage stays in the vehicle the whole way to Coral Gables.
The ride from the Port of Miami to David William Hotel covers 10.5 miles and takes about 30 minutes in light traffic via the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) and SR 953. Each vehicle has its own fare: Black SUV $89, Van $140, Van XL $200. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 10.5 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $89 |
| Drive time | 30 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $140 |
| Main roads | Dolphin Expressway (SR 836), SR 953 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $200 |
| Back from David William Hotel | $89 / $140 / $200 |
For the trip back, your driver picks you up at the main entrance of the hotel and drives the 10.5 miles to your cruise terminal at PortMiami in about 30 minutes. The return fare is $89 for the Black SUV, $140 for the Van and $200 for the Van XL. The booking box opens with David William Hotel as the pickup; just add the date and time. Book the return
David William Hotel is 10.5 miles by road from the Port of Miami. In light traffic the drive takes about 30 minutes via the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) and SR 953; rush hour can add time, but it is a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $89 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, David William Hotel is 10.5 miles away, about 30 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 10.5 miles to David William Hotel.
In the Black SUV ($89 to David William Hotel) passengers plus big suitcases can add up to 10, so five people with five cases fit. The Van ($140) carries 9 passengers and 9 big cases, the Van XL ($200) 14 and 14, and everyone keeps a carry-on.
Yes. The return from David William Hotel to the Port of Miami costs $89 in the Black SUV, $140 in the Van and $200 in the Van XL. Allow about 30 minutes for the drive, plus a margin, before your boarding time; the return section above has the booking link.
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Mejor imposible, no hubo que llamar para ubicarlo.
We cruised with a group of friends and wanted all of us and the bags in one private ride to David William Hotel after disembarking. No lot to comb through — we just went straight from the curb into the car.
We came off the ship ready for a real bed and a private car straight to David William Hotel was exactly right. The night before, we got a text with the driver’s name and license plate, so there was no guessing at the curb on the way out.
Tras el crucero, mi esposo y yo no íbamos a jugárnosla con un transporte en la terminal, así que coordinamos un auto privado a David William Hotel. El conductor cargó todas nuestras maletas del crucero para que no tuviéramos que hacer fuerza. Sinceramente la parte más fácil del viaje — el puerto quedó totalmente resuelto.
The stress-free way to get from the ship to David William Hotel. Would book again in a heartbeat. Honestly the most stress-free part of the whole trip — ship to hotel door with zero stress.