From $170 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from Port of Miami to Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Northwest 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.
On disembarkation morning the driver plans around the ship’s arrival and waits at the curb outside your terminal at PortMiami. The curbside greeting at the terminal is included; the Meet & Greet at the terminal, your driver holding a name sign, is available for $40. Luggage goes straight from the terminal into the vehicle and the ride leaves private and direct.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Northwest sits at 6800 Northwest 88th Avenue in Tamarac, 33321, in the quiet inland stretch of North Broward County. This is the suburban, green side of the region, well away from the coastal crowds — the kind of address you reach by highway rather than by waterfront traffic. When you arrive, your chauffeur meets you at the main entrance, so there is no wandering the lot looking for a car after a long journey day.
The surrounding towns — Tamarac, along with neighboring Plantation, Sunrise, and Coral Springs — are leafy and residential, anchored by a few genuine landmarks. Sawgrass Mills, one of the largest outlet complexes in the area, is close enough to fold into your plans, and Amerant Bank Arena, home to the Panthers, sits in the same corner of the county. Both create simple outings once you have settled in.
If you would rather stay outdoors, North Broward keeps its natural side within reach as well. Tradewinds Park offers open green space and trails, while Everglades Holiday Park puts you on the edge of the wetlands for airboat runs and wildlife. Between the shopping, the arena, and the parks, the hotel works as a calm base after a cruise — a place to unpack, rest, and decide where the rest of your journey goes. Anything about the stay itself is the hotel’s own domain; getting you there smoothly from the ship is the part we handle.
The journey begins right where your ship docks on Dodge Island. As you walk off, the pickup is organized by message, so your chauffeur is staged for your actual disembarkation rather than a guessed time. A built-in 60-minute wait window covers slow gangways and customs lines, so a delayed exit does not leave you scrambling within that time. The driver loads every bag at the terminal curb — nothing to drag across the port.
From there it is a single, direct leg up Florida’s Turnpike and I-95 to the hotel door in Tamarac. Your luggage stays in the vehicle the whole way, and the car is reserved for your party alone, so there are no extra stops or detours. When you reach Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Northwest, the chauffeur pulls up at the main entrance and helps you with the bags, from curb to lobby.
From the Port of Miami, plan on about 59 minutes and 36.2 miles to reach Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Northwest in Tamarac via Florida’s Turnpike and I-95. Prices are per vehicle, not per seat: $170 for the Black SUV, $290 for the Van, $350 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 36.2 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $170 |
| Drop-off address | 6800 NW 88 Ave, Tamarac |
| Drive time | 59 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $290 |
| Main roads | Florida’s Turnpike, I-95 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $350 |
| Back from Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Northwest | $170 / $290 / $350 |
The return covers the same 36.2 miles: pickup at the main entrance of the inn (6800 NW 88 Ave), drop-off at your cruise terminal at PortMiami after about 59 minutes. From Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Northwest the Black SUV costs $170, the Van $290 and the Van XL $350. Open the booking box with the points swapped and choose the date and time. Book the return
Plan on about 59 minutes for the 36.2 miles from the Port of Miami to Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Northwest via Florida’s Turnpike and I-95 when the roads are clear. Peak hours can stretch the trip; it is a fixed fare per vehicle, no traffic or surge charges: $170 for the Black SUV.
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 Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Northwest then takes about 59 minutes.
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 Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Northwest starts as soon as the bags are loaded and takes about 59 minutes.
In the Black SUV ($170 to Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Northwest) passengers plus big suitcases can add up to 10, so five people with five cases fit. The Van ($290) carries 9 passengers and 9 big cases, the Van XL ($350) 14 and 14, and everyone keeps a carry-on.
We do. The driver picks you up at Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Northwest and takes you to your cruise terminal for $170 (Black SUV), $290 (Van) or $350 (Van XL). Plan on about 59 minutes for the 36.2 miles, more at rush hour.
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No íbamos a batallar con los pequeños y el equipaje buscando transporte en el puerto, así que coordinamos una van privada a Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Northwest. La noche anterior recibimos un mensaje con el nombre del conductor y la placa, así que no quedaba nada por resolver al salir. La sillita para el niño estaba lista cuando subimos, lo que fue una gran ayuda esa mañana.
For an easy morning off the ship, my partner and I had a private driver meet us at the cruise terminal to run us over to Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Northwest.
A few friends and I came off the ship together and arranged one private van from the cruise terminal to Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Northwest. The ride from the terminal to Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Northwest was quiet and relaxed, and we could just unwind after the cruise. We got a clear confirmation, so there was nothing to worry about at the terminal.
Los dos dejamos listo un traslado privado para después del crucero y así no lidiar con el gentío del puerto camino a Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Northwest. El auto estaba con espacio de sobra para todo el equipaje del crucero, con lugar para todo. Había treinta minutos de margen desde la hora acordada, así que nunca tuvimos que apurarme para bajar del barco.