From $110 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from Port of Miami to FENDI Chateau Residences in a chauffeured SUV or van.
Pricing is by vehicle, not by seat: a solo traveler and a full car pay the same flat one-way rate.
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.
FENDI Chateau Residences rises along the peaceful northern stretch of Miami’s barrier island, in Surfside — the quieter side of the coast, where the pace slows and the crowds thin. This is a residential address rather than a resort strip, set close to the water on a run of shoreline known for wide, uncrowded sand and an unhurried tone that sets it apart from the busier neighborhoods to the south.
Surfside and neighboring Bal Harbour anchor this end of the island, and the well-known Bal Harbour Shops sit within simple reach of the building — a short distance for anyone who wants an afternoon among the storefronts and cafes. The Surfside beachwalk runs nearby too, a flat oceanfront path made for a morning stroll or an evening turn along the sand. Arriving here, you trade the noise of the port for a stretch of coast built around peaceful.
The setting keeps a few local landmarks close at hand. Just up the road in North Beach, the North Beach Bandshell hosts open-air events, and Haulover Park spreads along the water with its own beaches and green space. For travelers planning a longer stay, the area makes a simple base — steps from the ocean, minutes from the shops, and far enough from the tourist churn to feel like a genuine neighborhood rather than a layover between one thing and the next.
Your chauffeur meets your group right at your ship’s terminal on Dodge Island, curbside as you clear the hall — not out in a parking lot. Every bag is handled from the terminal to the vehicle, and the car is reserved for your party alone, so the run to FENDI Chateau Residences goes straight through with no stops and no strangers sharing the seats.
From the pier it is one clean run north — about 13.6 miles along the Julia Tuttle Causeway and I-195, commonly 36 to 38 minutes depending on how the causeway is moving. Because the pickup follows your ship’s actual arrival with room to spare, the pace of customs never costs you the ride. You step off the water and, a short drive later, arrive at the door of FENDI Chateau Residences.
Booking takes the full fare up front, paid online. There are no seat fees and no add-ons unless you request them.
From the Port of Miami, plan on about 36 minutes and 13.8 miles to reach FENDI Chateau Residences in Surfside via I-195 (Julia Tuttle Causeway) and SR 907. Prices are per vehicle, not per seat: $110 for the Black SUV, $170 for the Van, $200 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 13.8 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $110 |
| Drop-off address | 9349 Collins Ave, Surfside |
| Drive time | 36 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $170 |
| Main roads | I-195 (Julia Tuttle Causeway), SR 907 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $200 |
| Back from FENDI Chateau Residences | $110 / $170 / $200 |
The return covers the same 13.8 miles: pickup at the main entrance of the hotel (9349 Collins Ave), drop-off at your cruise terminal at PortMiami after about 36 minutes. From FENDI Chateau Residences the Black SUV costs $110, the Van $170 and the Van XL $200. Open the booking box with the points swapped and choose the date and time. Book the return
The 13.8 miles from the Port of Miami to FENDI Chateau Residences take about 36 minutes without heavy traffic via I-195 (Julia Tuttle Causeway) and SR 907. At busy hours, allow extra time. Each vehicle has a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $110 for the Black SUV, $170 for the Van and $200 for the Van XL.
Choose the moment you will be on the curb with your luggage. The driver is at your terminal at the agreed time, then covers the 13.8 miles to FENDI Chateau Residences.
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 13.8 miles to FENDI Chateau Residences.
In the Black SUV ($110 to FENDI Chateau Residences) passengers plus big suitcases can add up to 10, so five people with five cases fit. The Van ($170) carries 9 passengers and 9 big cases, the Van XL ($200) 14 and 14, and everyone keeps a carry-on.
On sailing day the ride from FENDI Chateau Residences to your terminal is $110 for the Black SUV, $170 for the Van and $200 for the Van XL. The 13.8 miles take about 36 minutes in light traffic, so leave early enough for boarding.
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Loved it, no thinking, just got in and got there.
Auto limpio, recogida fácil, y un conductor que sabía exactamente a dónde ir. Recomendado. Para llegar del barco a FENDI Chateau Residences sin complicaciones, fue dinero bien gastado.
Stepping off the ship, having the ride already handled to FENDI Chateau Residences was worth every bit. The van was clean, cool, and comfortable, a relief in the Miami heat.
Depois do cruzeiro, minha esposa e eu não íamos nos arriscar com um transporte no terminal, então reservamos um carro privativo até FENDI Chateau Residences. Na noite anterior recebemos uma mensagem com o nome do motorista e a placa, então não havia dúvida de qual era o carro na saída. Fomos do navio à recepção de FENDI Chateau Residences sem uma só complicação.
The little ones were half asleep when we walked off, and a private van already at the curb got everyone to FENDI Chateau Residences with no drama.