From $400 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from Port of Miami to Hurricane House Resort in a chauffeured SUV or van.
Every fare below is per vehicle, one way, with the driver, fuel and tolls inside the number. Pick the row that fits your group and luggage.
Book with the ship’s name and the date, and the driver handles the rest at PortMiami: waiting at the correct terminal, helping with the suitcases, and leaving the port without a queue. The curbside greeting costs nothing extra; the Meet & Greet at the terminal with a name sign adds $40.
Hurricane House Resort sits out on Sanibel and Captiva, the pair of barrier islands that curve into the Gulf off Florida’s southwest coast. These are quiet, low-slung islands built around the water rather than around a skyline, and the resort puts you within a simple walk of the sand. After a long cruise, that is the appeal — you drop the bags and the beach is right there.
Sanibel and Captiva are known first for their shelling. The islands bend into the Gulf in a way that gathers shells along the shore, and collectors come specifically for it. Between beach mornings you can follow the island bike paths, wander the small streets near your stay, or spend an afternoon at Bowman’s Beach. Captiva Village sits close by as well, an unhurried cluster of shops and eateries a short hop up the coast from the resort.
The natural side of the islands is a genuine draw. The J.N. ‘Ding’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge is within simple reach of the stay, a protected stretch of mangrove and tidal flats that rewards a slow drive or a walk. The Sanibel Lighthouse stands neighboring too, marking the eastern tip of the island. Anything about the property itself lives on Hurricane House Resort’s own page — our part is getting you here comfortably, with the beach afternoon waiting as the natural next move once the cruise is behind you.
Book before you dock and disembarkation becomes the simple part. Your chauffeur meets you at your ship’s own terminal on Dodge Island and runs straight to Hurricane House Resort with no stops in between. Every bag is carried from the terminal to the curb beside you, and the vehicle is yours alone from pickup to drop-off. The route follows I-595 for the run to the islands, and the driver drops the group right at the entrance.
Plan on roughly 165.9 miles and about 180 to 186 minutes terminal to door, depending on the hour and traffic. Weekend mornings are the port’s busiest stretch, so the pickup is timed to your actual disembarkation rather than a guessed clock time. The luggage stays with you in the vehicle the whole way, and there is room to stretch out and settle in for what is, honestly, a proper road journey across the state.
From the Port of Miami, plan on about 2 hours 59 minutes and 166.1 miles to reach Hurricane House Resort in Sanibel via I-595. Prices are per vehicle, not per seat: $400 for the Black SUV, $530 for the Van, $650 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 166.1 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $400 |
| Drop-off address | 2939 W Gulf Dr, Sanibel |
| Drive time | 2 hours 59 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $530 |
| Main roads | I-595 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $650 |
| Back from Hurricane House Resort | $400 / $530 / $650 |
Going back works the same way. The driver meets you at the main entrance of the resort (2939 W Gulf Dr) and takes you to your cruise terminal at PortMiami, 166.1 miles away, in about 2 hours 59 minutes with light traffic. Fares for the return from Hurricane House Resort are $400 (Black SUV), $530 (Van) and $650 (Van XL). The booking box below opens with the two points swapped. Book the return
Plan on about 2 hours 59 minutes for the 166.1 miles from the Port of Miami to Hurricane House Resort via I-595 when the roads are clear. Peak hours can stretch the trip; it is a fixed fare per vehicle, no traffic or surge charges: $400 for the Black SUV.
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 Hurricane House Resort then takes about 2 hours 59 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 166.1 miles to Hurricane House Resort.
The Black SUV holds up to 5 passengers, with passengers plus big suitcases up to 10; on this route it costs $400. Six to nine travelers with their cases take the Van ($530), ten to fourteen the Van XL ($650). All three go door to door to Hurricane House Resort.
On sailing day the ride from Hurricane House Resort to your terminal is $400 for the Black SUV, $530 for the Van and $650 for the Van XL. The 166.1 miles take about 2 hours 59 minutes in light traffic, so leave early enough for boarding.
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No quería andar buscando un transporte la mañana en que desembarqué, así que reservé un auto privado de la terminal a Hurricane House Resort.
We got off the ship with the little ones worn out after the cruise, and a private van waiting at the port made the run to Hurricane House Resort so easy. There was a courtesy waiting window from the agreed time, so we never had to rush off the ship.
Como crucerista solo, coordiné un traslado privado de PortMiami a Hurricane House Resort para el día en que desembarqué, y quitó toda la incertidumbre. Para llegar del barco a Hurricane House Resort de forma confiable, valió cada minuto. La tarifa estaba fija desde la reserva, exactamente lo acordado.
For an easy morning off the ship, my wife and I had a private driver meet us at the cruise terminal to run us over to Hurricane House Resort. Getting to Hurricane House Resort straight from the terminal meant we could settle in without waiting around. We’ve already earmarked them for our next cruise out of PortMiami.
Right on schedule, professional, and the driver knew the terminal perfectly. The last thing you want after a week at sea is a ride that falls through, and this was rock solid.