From $89 per vehicle — a private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Hotel St. Michel runs 5 to 30 minutes door to door in a black SUV or climate-controlled van, at a flat rate. Your bilingual driver meets the group curbside at the cruise terminal and drives straight to the hotel’s door in Coral Gables — no shared seats, no surge, no meter.
Each price below covers the whole vehicle and your whole party in one direction, with no per-person charge.
The simplest way from the cruise terminal to Hotel St. Michel is a private door-to-door vehicle booked ahead. You pick the tier that matches your party: a black SUV for up to 5 passengers, a van for 6 to 9, or a larger van for 10 to 14. After you clear the gangway and collect your bags, the driver is waiting curbside at your terminal, loads the cruise luggage, and pulls out toward Coral Gables with room to spare. There is no taxi line to join and no app to refresh. You ride straight to the hotel entrance on Alcazar Avenue and step out at the door. To reserve, send your ship name, terminal, and arrival date over WhatsApp, and the pickup is locked to your group alone.
After you disembark and clear customs, walk out to the terminal’s ground-transportation curb. Your driver is already there and, if you ask on WhatsApp in advance, holds a name sign so you spot them fast. They take the bags, you board, and you leave — no scanning a parking lot for a stranger’s sedan.
The drive from PortMiami to Hotel St. Michel takes between 5 and 30 minutes. Off-peak, with light roads, you reach the hotel near the low end of that window. The high end applies during weekday rush hours and on busy disembark mornings, when traffic leaving the port area and crossing toward Coral Gables thickens. Your driver knows the surface streets and the quickest path for the conditions on the day, so the spread reflects real traffic rather than guesswork. Because the fare is set when you book, a slower run never changes what you pay. Plan your onward day around the upper end if you have a tight reservation, and you will usually reach with time in hand.
Yes. When three or more ships empty on the same morning, the roads around the terminals and the bridges into the city fill quickly, pushing the ride toward the longer end of the window. Booking a private vehicle means your driver is already positioned for you rather than circling for a fare.
Hotel St. Michel sits at 162 Alcazar Avenue in Coral Gables, a leafy, walkable district of Mediterranean architecture southwest of downtown Miami. Step outside and you are minutes from Miracle Mile, the city’s main run of boutiques, cafés, and dining, and a short stroll from the historic Venetian Pool carved from coral rock. The surrounding streets are lined with galleries, tree-shaded plazas, and the offices of the Coral Gables business core, making the hotel a simple base for both leisure and work. After a cruise, it is a peaceful landing spot with quick access to the rest of greater Miami. For rooms, rates, and amenities, see the Hotel St. Michel official site before you journey.
Yes. Hotel St. Michel opened in 1926 as a European-style boutique property in Coral Gables and is recognized as a local historic landmark. Its Mediterranean Revival design, period detailing, and intimate scale set it apart from the larger chain hotels nearby, giving arriving cruise guests a character-rich place to stay.
Within easy reach you have Miracle Mile for shopping and restaurants, the coral-rock Venetian Pool for a swim, and the quiet residential avenues of Coral Gables for an evening walk. Downtown Miami, the waterfront, and the wider metro area are all a short drive on, so the hotel works well for both relaxing and exploring.
The fare covers the private vehicle, your bilingual driver, and the full ride from the cruise terminal to the hotel door. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all built into the price, so nothing is added along the way. Onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot in the vehicle. Beyond that, the only extras that ever apply are spelled out plainly below, never sprung on you at drop-off.
Two items can add to the base fare. A pickup scheduled outside daytime hours adds the late-night amount listed further down this page. Nothing else is charged — tolls, fuel, and the standard ride are already part of the rate.
Yes. Each vehicle carries a mobile hotspot, so you can message family, confirm your hotel check-in, or pull up directions while you ride. It is handy right after a cruise, when your phone may still be catching up after days of limited signal at sea.
Your driver waits curbside at your cruise terminal’s ground-transportation area, right where passengers exit after customs. Ask on WhatsApp in advance and they hold a name sign so you find each other rapidly. Tell us your terminal letter when you book and the meeting point is set before you ever step ashore.
Yes. Disembarkation morning is one of the most common pickups we handle. Reserve in advance with your ship name and terminal, and the driver is positioned for you as you walk off, even when several ships empty at once. That avoids the taxi queue exactly when the curb is busiest and you want to obtain moving.
Send your ship name, terminal, and journey date through WhatsApp or email to reserve your private ride to or from Port of Miami and Hotel St. Michel. Pets are not accepted; certified service animals are welcome with advance notice. Book ahead and your driver is waiting curbside the moment you step off the ship.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (786) 682-8748Hotel St. Michel in Coral Gables is 9.4 miles from the Port of Miami by road, about 28 minutes without heavy traffic via the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) and Southwest 37th Avenue. The fare is per vehicle: $89 for the Black SUV, $140 for the Van and $200 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 9.4 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $89 |
| Drive time | 28 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $140 |
| Main roads | Dolphin Expressway (SR 836), Southwest 37th Avenue |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $200 |
| Back from Hotel St. Michel | $89 / $140 / $200 |
Going back works the same way. The driver meets you at the main entrance of the hotel and takes you to your cruise terminal at PortMiami, 9.4 miles away, in about 28 minutes with light traffic. Fares for the return from Hotel St. Michel are $89 (Black SUV), $140 (Van) and $200 (Van XL). The booking box below opens with the two points swapped. Book the return
The 9.4 miles from the Port of Miami to Hotel St. Michel take about 28 minutes without heavy traffic via the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) and Southwest 37th Avenue. At busy hours, allow extra time. Each vehicle has a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $89 for the Black SUV, $140 for the Van and $200 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, Hotel St. Michel is 9.4 miles away, about 28 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 Hotel St. Michel.
The Black SUV holds up to 5 passengers, with passengers plus big suitcases up to 10; on this route it costs $89. Six to nine travelers with their cases take the Van ($140), ten to fourteen the Van XL ($200). All three go door to door to Hotel St. Michel.
On sailing day the ride from Hotel St. Michel to your terminal is $89 for the Black SUV, $140 for the Van and $200 for the Van XL. The 9.4 miles take about 28 minutes in light traffic, so leave early enough for boarding.
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Furst class service. calm pace, easy on the kid.
Servicio sólido. Vehículo impecable. Ayudó con maletas.
Cumplieron al 100%. primera vez reservando así, lo haríamos otra vez. (la tarifa de $80 se mantuvo)
Tudo certo. Boa viagem. Bom motorista.
Trajeto silencioso. Interior limpo. Sem dor de cabeça. Reserva fácil. (com 3 bagagens de mão e 2 despachadas)