From $89 per vehicle — private transfers run to or from Port of Miami and EAST Miami Hotel in Brickell, a roughly 10 to 30 minute ride in a black SUV or climate-controlled van with a bilingual driver. The flat rate stays locked at booking — no surge, no per-person math. Daytime pickups run 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no extra charge.
The fare is per vehicle, set at booking, and covers the whole group exiting the cruise terminal together.
A pre-booked private vehicle is the simplest way to reach EAST Miami Hotel straight off the ship. You reserve one of three tiers — a black SUV for up to 5 passengers, a van for 6 to 9, or a van for 10 to 14 — and the whole party rides together with no transfers and no waiting for strangers to fill seats. There is plenty of room for cruise luggage, so suitcases and carry-ons load directly into the same vehicle. The driver carries you door to door and drops you at the hotel entrance on Brickell Plaza. Booking is direct over WhatsApp: send your ship name, arrival date, party size, and pickup direction, and your fare is confirmed before the journey. That single message locks everything in, so disembarkation day is just a short ride into Brickell rather than a hunt for a car.
The vehicle is reserved for your party alone — never shared, never re-routed to pick up anyone else. The fare is flat and fixed the moment you book, so peak demand and traffic never change the price you agreed to. A bilingual driver (English and Spanish) handles the arrival, which makes a tired post-cruise morning far smoother for first-time visitors. You reach us directly over WhatsApp, so there is a real person coordinating your pickup rather than an app queue. For cruise passengers stepping off with family and luggage on a tight schedule, that combination — one private car, one set price, one contact — removes the guesswork from the most stressful part of the day.
The driver greets you in English and switches to Spanish if that is easier for your group. That matters most in the first ten minutes off the ship, when you are confirming the hotel, sorting luggage, and getting children settled — clear communication keeps the whole handoff calm and quick.
The ride from PortMiami to EAST Miami Hotel runs about 10 to 30 minutes door to door. Brickell sits just across the bridge and a short way south of the port, so off-peak the journey lands at the low end of that window. The drive crosses out of the port, joins Biscayne Boulevard through downtown, and follows Brickell Avenue down to Brickell Plaza. Because the distance varies slightly with the exact terminal and the lane your ship uses, the realistic planning figure is the 10-to-30-minute variety rather than a single fixed number.
Disembarkation mornings push the ride toward the upper end of the range. When several ships clear at once, the port roads and downtown approaches back up, and a normally quick hop can stretch closer to 30 minutes. Building a small buffer into your morning keeps the arrival relaxed even on a heavy debark day.
EAST Miami Hotel is a contemporary high-rise hotel built into Brickell City Centre, Miami’s downtown shopping, dining, and finance district. The property is top known for its rooftop pool deck and Sugar bar, with sweeping views over the bay and skyline. Stepping out the door, you are inside an open-air mall of boutiques, restaurants, and cafés, with the Metromover line connecting the wider downtown for free. The neighborhood is walkable, hectic at night, and minutes from the waterfront — a handy base whether you are arriving early for a cruise or unwinding after one. For room types, dining, and amenities, see this EAST Miami Hotel guide.
Brickell suits cruise passengers who want a central, walkable stay close to the port. Restaurants and shops cluster within a few blocks, the Metromover offers free short hops around downtown, and the bayfront is nearby. Its location near the port keeps the transfer short on both your arrival and your departure days.
The booked fare is all-in for the road itself. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are already built into the rate, so nothing is added on the way to Brickell. Onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot during the ride. Pets are not accepted; certified service animals are welcome with advance notice.
Beyond the daytime fare, only one add-on can appear: a late-night surcharge for pickups outside 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Both are confirmed before you ride, so the total is always clear up front with nothing revealed at drop-off.
Your driver waits curb-side right outside your cruise terminal and meets the group as you exit. Request a name sign in advance over WhatsApp and it will be ready at the curb, making the handoff simple to spot in a crowded debark hall. From there it is straight into the vehicle and on to Brickell.
Yes — the transfer runs in both directions. We pick you up at EAST Miami Hotel and deliver you to your cruise terminal in time to board, with the same private vehicle and flat fare. Share your sailing time when booking and your departure pickup is scheduled to land you at the port with a relaxing margin.
Reserve your private ride to or from Port of Miami and EAST Miami Hotel in one message. Send your ship name, date, party size, and direction, and we confirm the vehicle, the flat fare, and the pickup window before you sail.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (786) 682-8748EAST Miami Hotel is 2.8 miles from the Port of Miami by road, about 17 minutes without heavy traffic via Port Boulevard (SR 886) and Biscayne Boulevard (US 1). The fare is per vehicle: $89 for the Black SUV, $140 for the Van and $200 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 2.8 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $89 |
| Drop-off address | 788 Brickell Plaza, Miami |
| Drive time | 17 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $140 |
| Main roads | Port Boulevard (SR 886), Biscayne Boulevard (US 1) |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $200 |
| Back from EAST Miami Hotel | $89 / $140 / $200 |
Going back works the same way. The driver meets you at the main entrance of the hotel (788 Brickell Plaza) and takes you to your cruise terminal at PortMiami, 2.8 miles away, in about 17 minutes with light traffic. Fares for the return from EAST Miami Hotel are $89 (Black SUV), $140 (Van) and $200 (Van XL). The booking box below opens with the two points swapped. Book the return
Plan on about 17 minutes for the 2.8 miles from the Port of Miami to EAST Miami Hotel via Port Boulevard (SR 886) and Biscayne Boulevard (US 1) when the roads are clear. Peak hours can stretch the trip; it is a fixed fare per vehicle, 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, EAST Miami Hotel is 2.8 miles away, about 17 minutes in light traffic.
Outside the cruise terminal, at the curb. Driver, car and plate arrive by message ahead of the pickup, so you know who to look for; the drive to EAST Miami Hotel starts as soon as the bags are loaded and takes about 17 minutes.
The Black SUV holds up to 5 passengers, with passengers plus big suitcases up to 10; on this route it costs $89. Six to nine travelers with their cases take the Van ($140), ten to fourteen the Van XL ($200). All three go door to door to EAST Miami Hotel.
On sailing day the ride from EAST Miami Hotel to your terminal is $89 for the Black SUV, $140 for the Van and $200 for the Van XL. The 2.8 miles take about 17 minutes in light traffic, so leave early enough for boarding.
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