From $140 per vehicle — a private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Home2 Suites by Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port Hotel covers 22 miles in about 42–52 minutes by black SUV or climate-controlled van, at a flat rate. A bilingual driver meets your group curbside at the cruise terminal and drives straight to the hotel door — one booking, no surge, no shared ride.
Fares are flat and per vehicle for the whole group, set the moment you book.
Book the vehicle that matches your headcount, share your ship and arrival details over WhatsApp, and the rest is handled. A black SUV covers parties up to 5; a van takes 6-9, and a larger van seats 10-14, with room for the whole group’s cruise luggage. On debark day the driver waits curbside at your cruise terminal and meets the group as you exit — request a name sign in advance and it is there. From PortMiami the car heads north and runs door to door, dropping you at the hotel entrance with no transfers, no second leg, and no figuring out trains or stops along the way. You confirm the pickup, the driver confirms the timing against your ship, and you step off the gangway into a car already waiting for your name.
The drive covers 22 miles and takes about 42 minutes off-peak, stretching toward 52 minutes at peak. The route rides the I-95 express lanes north out of Miami before reaching the Fort Lauderdale airport corridor where the hotel stands. Cruise mornings are the wild card: when several ships disembark together, the terminal exit lanes and the first stretch of highway slow to a crawl, which is why the longer end of the window exists. Afternoon and evening departures from the port commonly land near the shorter figure. The express lanes carry most of the distance, keeping the journey on the main artery rather than weaving through surface streets, so the time you see at booking reflects real traffic patterns for this corridor rather than a guess.
The Home2 Suites by Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port Hotel is an all-suite property set in the Fort Lauderdale airport corridor, a short hop from both Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the cruise terminals. The all-suite layout and extended-stay amenities create it a practical base for cruise passengers spending a night before sailing or after stepping off the ship. Browse the Home2 Suites Property Overview for room layouts, and the Hotel Information & Amenities page for check-in details, parking, and on-site features. The surrounding region leans practical — chain dining, fuel, and speedy airport access rather than beachfront crowds — which suits a pre- or post-cruise stopover where a simple bed and a swift morning ride matter most. The beaches and the port are both a short drive when you desire them.
The quoted fare carries the full ride with no add-ons at the curb. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all built into the price, so nothing gets tacked on for the express lanes. Every car carries onboard WiFi through a mobile hotspot, handy for posting cruise photos or pulling up your hotel confirmation on the way north. Pets are not accepted; certified service animals are welcome with advance notice. What sits outside the fare is short: the after-hours amount for pickups scheduled outside daytime hours, both detailed below.
A few real questions come up on every cruise transfer along this route — here are the short answers.
Nothing changes on your end and the fare does not move. Your driver tracks your ship’s debark window and re-times the pickup for free if the vessel berths behind schedule. You clear the terminal, the car is there — no re-booking, no penalty, and no scramble to arrange another ride on the spot.
The driver waits curbside right at your cruise terminal and meets the group as you walk out. Send your terminal and ship over WhatsApp ahead of time, and request a name sign so you can spot the car instantly among the disembark crowd. From there it is a straight ride to the hotel.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person — your whole party rides for the one flat price shown above, whether that is two of you or a group of fourteen. A round trip is simply double the one-way. Nobody pays a separate seat fare, and the total never climbs with group size within the tier.
Yes — disembark-day pickups are the core of this service. Book ahead, share your ship and terminal, and the driver times the curbside meet to your actual debark window. Heavy mornings with several ships in port can slow the exit lanes, so the booking builds in margin and the car waits for your name.
Pets are not accepted; certified service animals are welcome with advance notice. This keeps the cabin comfortable for everyone and means there is no surprise at the curb on a busy disembark morning.
A more coordinated, premium service — flat fare, named driver, cruise-terminal pickup — at a significantly lower total cost than Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
| Feature | Us | Uber | Lyft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Flat rate locked at booking | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak |
| Vehicle | Black SUV reserved for your group | Driver’s own car | Driver’s own car |
| Cruise terminal meet-and-greet | Driver waits at the terminal with your name | Curbside only after you book | Curbside only after you book |
| Ship arrival tracking | Yes — free re-timing if your ship docks late | No — you re-book if delayed | No — you re-book if delayed |
One booking, one coordinated pickup, significantly lower cost than an Uber Black or Lyft Lux surge.
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Reserve your private car now and your driver, vehicle, and curbside pickup are set for cruise day. Message the journey date, your ship and terminal, group size, and any name-sign request over WhatsApp or email, pay the fare, and the confirmation locks the flat fare. Whether you are heading to the hotel after your sailing or back to PortMiami to board, you can add both directions to one booking — the flat fare shown is one-way, so a round journey is merely double.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (786) 682-8748Home2 Suites by Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port Hotel in Dania Beach is 21.9 miles from the Port of Miami by road, about 40 minutes without heavy traffic via I-95. The fare is per vehicle: $140 for the Black SUV, $200 for the Van and $250 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 21.9 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $140 |
| Drive time | 40 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $200 |
| Main roads | I-95 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $250 |
| Back from Home2 Suites by Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port Hotel | $140 / $200 / $250 |
The return covers the same 21.9 miles: pickup at the main entrance of the hotel, drop-off at your cruise terminal at PortMiami after about 40 minutes. From Home2 Suites by Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port Hotel the Black SUV costs $140, the Van $200 and the Van XL $250. Open the booking box with the points swapped and choose the date and time. Book the return
The 21.9 miles from the Port of Miami to Home2 Suites by Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port Hotel take about 40 minutes without heavy traffic via I-95. At busy hours, allow extra time. Each vehicle has a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $140 for the Black SUV, $200 for the Van and $250 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 Home2 Suites by Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port Hotel then takes about 40 minutes.
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 21.9 miles to Home2 Suites by Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port Hotel.
Count people and big suitcases together: up to 10 fit the Black SUV at $140. Larger groups going to Home2 Suites by Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port Hotel take the Van at $200, for 9 passengers and 9 cases, or the Van XL at $250, for 14 and 14. One carry-on each is included.
We do. The driver picks you up at Home2 Suites by Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port Hotel and takes you to your cruise terminal for $140 (Black SUV), $200 (Van) or $250 (Van XL). Plan on about 40 minutes for the 21.9 miles, more at rush hour.
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Excelente servicio. reservé online y me confirmaron rápido. no hubo que buscar a nadie, el auto estaba donde dijeron. Nos facilitó el día.
Conductor amable. Confirmación rápida. Tado bien.
Nada que reprochar. no había que pensar, solo subir y llegar, además el baúl entró cuatro maletas grandes más las de mano.
Tras un día largo de viaje, todos juntos, ya reservamos el próximo viaje con ellos. llegamos a las 11pm y el auto ya estaba allí. Recomendamos sin dudar. Llevábamos 4 maletas grandes.