From $345 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from Port of Miami to Gulf Pointe Resorts 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.
Tell us the ship and the driver times the pickup to its arrival, then waits at your terminal’s curb at PortMiami. The curbside greeting there is included in the fare; the Meet & Greet at the terminal is a $40 add-on. From the port the ride is direct, with no other passengers.
Gulf Pointe Resorts sits in Naples, over on the Gulf side of the state — the opposite shore from where your ship ties up. It is the classic switch after a cruise: you trade one coast for the other and land somewhere calmer, where the sand is real and the water sits right at the edge of the stay. Many guests are out on the beach the same afternoon they step off the ship, swapping the pool deck for open shoreline within a few hours of docking.
The draw here is the shoreline itself. Staying at Gulf Pointe Resorts puts the beach only steps from the door, so a morning walk on soft, pale sand becomes part of the routine rather than a day trip. Naples is known for that powder-fine beach and its long pier reaching out over the Gulf, an easy anchor for sunset watching or a slow stroll once the bags are unpacked and the ride is behind you.
Beyond the sand, the town gives you plenty to fill the days. Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South sit within relaxing reach, both lined with galleries, shops, and places to eat at an unhurried pace. The Naples Botanical Garden is nearby as well, a quieter option for anyone who wants a break from the beach without going far. It adds up to a stay where the water, the walkable streets, and the garden are all close at hand — the kind of place that rewards a slow, warm arrival after time at sea.
This is a straight terminal-to-door run. Your chauffeur is already staged at your ship’s terminal on Dodge Island before you clear the hall, so the waiting is theirs and not yours. You are met right at the curb, your luggage goes into the vehicle for you, and the group rides together in one private car with no extra stops. From the Port of Miami, the driver heads across the state on I-75 toward the Gulf coast and drops you at the entrance of your stay.
Plan on roughly two and a half hours for the crossing under normal conditions, a little more or less depending on traffic. Because disembarkation mornings back up at the terminal exits, the pickup is timed to your actual arrival rather than a fixed clock, and your booking carries free wait time so a slow customs line never costs you the ride within that time. When you reach Gulf Pointe Resorts, your bags come out and are carried to the curb beside you.
The ride from the Port of Miami to Gulf Pointe Resorts covers 131.7 miles and takes about 2 hours 18 minutes in light traffic via I-75 (Alligator Alley). Each vehicle has its own fare: Black SUV $345, Van $455, Van XL $560. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 131.7 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $345 |
| Drop-off address | 9439 Gulf Shore Dr, Naples |
| Drive time | 2 hours 18 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $455 |
| Main roads | I-75 (Alligator Alley) |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $560 |
| Back from Gulf Pointe Resorts | $345 / $455 / $560 |
The return covers the same 131.7 miles: pickup at the main entrance of the resort (9439 Gulf Shore Dr), drop-off at your cruise terminal at PortMiami after about 2 hours 18 minutes. From Gulf Pointe Resorts the Black SUV costs $345, the Van $455 and the Van XL $560. Open the booking box with the points swapped and choose the date and time. Book the return
The 131.7 miles from the Port of Miami to Gulf Pointe Resorts take about 2 hours 18 minutes without heavy traffic via I-75 (Alligator Alley). At busy hours, allow extra time. Each vehicle has a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $345 for the Black SUV, $455 for the Van and $560 for the Van XL.
Set the pickup for when you expect to clear the cruise terminal, allowing for customs and the luggage hall. From the terminal, Gulf Pointe Resorts is 131.7 miles away, about 2 hours 18 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 Gulf Pointe Resorts.
Count people and big suitcases together: up to 10 fit the Black SUV at $345. Larger groups going to Gulf Pointe Resorts take the Van at $455, for 9 passengers and 9 cases, or the Van XL at $560, for 14 and 14. One carry-on each is included.
On sailing day the ride from Gulf Pointe Resorts to your terminal is $345 for the Black SUV, $455 for the Van and $560 for the Van XL. The 131.7 miles take about 2 hours 18 minutes in light traffic, so leave early enough for boarding.
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Reliable. respectful driver who let us decompress. the trunk fit four large suitcases plus carry-ons. Solid all around. We were 8 in the van and still comfortable!
De cruzeiro com as crianças, queríamos o porto resolvido, então uma van privativa esperando no terminal Gulf Pointe Resorts valeu cada minuto. Já guardamos o contato para o nosso próximo cruzeiro saindo do PortMiami.
Our group of friends rode together straight from the terminal to Gulf Pointe Resorts, and nobody had to think about a thing. The last thing you want after a week at sea is a ride that falls through, and this was reliable and on time.
Éramos sete descendo no PortMiami, e um traslado privativo até Gulf Pointe Resorts foi o jeito fácil. Chegar a Gulf Pointe Resorts logo cedo significou que pudemos deixar as malas e começar o dia. O van estava limpo, fresco e confortável, com o ar perfeito depois do navio.
Esperando en la acera apenas salimos, y un trayecto tranquilo hasta Gulf Pointe Resorts. La tarifa estaba acordada de antemano, sin sorpresas en una mañana de desembarque cargada.