From $165 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from Port of Miami to Higgins Ocean Resort in a chauffeured SUV or van.
These are fixed one-way fares for the whole car or van, tolls and fuel included, so the total is known before anyone gets in.
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.
Higgins Ocean Resort sits along the north Broward coast, in the stretch where Pompano Beach and Deerfield Beach meet the water. It is a place built for travelers who came south for the ocean and want it close, in an region with a family-friendly beach culture that has held onto its fishing roots for generations. After a cruise it makes a simple landing spot — far enough from the port to feel like a real change of scenery, close enough that the whole drive fits inside one peaceful afternoon.
The setting gives the resort its character. Two renovated piers anchor the region — the Pompano Beach Fishing Pier and the Deerfield Beach Pier — both within simple reach of the stay and both good for a slow walk over the water or a morning spent watching the anglers work the rail. Peaceful, family beaches run along this part of the coast, the kind where the water stays gentle and the crowds stay manageable. It is a quieter corner of South Florida than the neighborhoods closer to downtown, and that is the appeal.
There is more to fill the days than sand. The Pompano Beach Amphitheater sits neighboring for anyone timing a show around their stay, and Quiet Waters Park offers the group green space and open water a short way inland. Drop the bags at the resort and the beach is right there — a swim, a walk to the pier, an afternoon by the ocean before the journey winds down. For longer plans around Pompano and Deerfield Beach, the Greater Fort Lauderdale visitor resources cover what else is worth a look.
The ride runs door to door. Your driver tracks the ship and is staged at the terminal before you clear the disembarkation hall, so the wait belongs to the driver, not to you. Tell us your cruise line and the pickup is set at the correct terminal on Dodge Island — you walk off, your group meets one car at the curb, and the bags are carried over and loaded for you.
From the port it is roughly 43.6 miles up I-95 to Higgins Ocean Resort, a journey that normally takes 67 to 82 minutes depending on how the disembarkation morning is flowing. Your luggage rides in the vehicle with you the whole way, and the drop is right at the entrance — bags to the curb beside you, no second stop along the route. One group, one vehicle, straight to the door.
From the Port of Miami, plan on about 1 hour 9 minutes and 43.8 miles to reach Higgins Ocean Resort in Deerfield Beach via I-95. Prices are per vehicle, not per seat: $165 for the Black SUV, $290 for the Van, $350 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 43.8 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $165 |
| Drive time | 1 hour 9 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $290 |
| Main roads | I-95 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $350 |
| Back from Higgins Ocean Resort | $165 / $290 / $350 |
Going back works the same way. The driver meets you at the main entrance of the resort and takes you to your cruise terminal at PortMiami, 43.8 miles away, in about 1 hour 9 minutes with light traffic. Fares for the return from Higgins Ocean Resort are $165 (Black SUV), $290 (Van) and $350 (Van XL). The booking box below opens with the two points swapped. Book the return
The 43.8 miles from the Port of Miami to Higgins Ocean Resort take about 1 hour 9 minutes without heavy traffic via I-95. At busy hours, allow extra time. Each vehicle has a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $165 for the Black SUV, $290 for the Van and $350 for the Van XL.
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 Higgins Ocean Resort then takes about 1 hour 9 minutes.
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 Higgins Ocean Resort.
Count people and big suitcases together: up to 10 fit the Black SUV at $165. Larger groups going to Higgins Ocean Resort take the Van at $290, for 9 passengers and 9 cases, or the Van XL at $350, for 14 and 14. One carry-on each is included.
We do. The driver picks you up at Higgins Ocean Resort and takes you to your cruise terminal for $165 (Black SUV), $290 (Van) or $350 (Van XL). Plan on about 1 hour 9 minutes for the 43.8 miles, more at rush hour.
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Smooth transfer, fixed fare, no surprises from the terminal to Higgins Ocean Resort. Recommend it without hesitation.
There were nine of us stepping off at PortMiami, and one private transfer to Higgins Ocean Resort was the smart move. Getting to Higgins Ocean Resort first thing meant we could settle in without waiting around.
My partner and I wanted a clean handoff outside the terminal, so we reserved a private ride to Higgins Ocean Resort before we even sailed. For a no-hassle way to get from the ship to Higgins Ocean Resort, it was well worth it.
The two of us set up a private transfer for after the cruise so we wouldn’t hunt for a ride getting over to Higgins Ocean Resort. The fare was fixed when we booked, the same number we were quoted. Booking was simple, we got a solid confirmation, and everything lined up perfectly.
My wife and I wanted a clean handoff outside the terminal, so we booked a private ride to Higgins Ocean Resort before we even sailed. Booking was easy, we got clear pickup details, and everything went exactly as planned. An easy, relaxed handoff for the two of us — off the ship and into Higgins Ocean Resort with nothing left to sort out.