From $89 per vehicle — a private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel runs about 10 to 30 minutes in a black SUV or climate-controlled van, with a flat rate. Your bilingual driver meets you curb-side at the cruise terminal and drives you door-to-door to 1717 Collins Avenue in South Beach.
Fares for a private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel are flat and charged per vehicle, locked the moment you book.
The simplest way off the ship is a pre-booked private vehicle that collects your whole party at the terminal. Select the black SUV for up to five travelers, or a van for groups of six to nine or ten to fourteen. Once your sailing and headcount are confirmed over WhatsApp, your driver is assigned to your group alone.
Your driver waits curb-side as you clear the terminal doors, holding a name sign when you request one in advance over WhatsApp. There is ample room inside for cruise luggage, so suitcases and carry-ons load straight from the curb. From there the ride is direct and door-to-door, dropping you at the Kimpton Surfcomber entrance on Collins Avenue without stops, detours, or shared seats.
The journey commonly runs 10 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic and ship volume. The route crosses the MacArthur Causeway from PortMiami into Miami Beach, then turns up toward Collins Avenue. Off-peak, early in the morning, the drive sits near the low end. On a heavy disembark day, when several ships clear passengers at once, causeway traffic stretches the ride closer to half an hour. Your driver leaves with that buffer in mind so you reach the hotel comfortably, whether you are checking in after the cruise or heading back to board.
The Kimpton Surfcomber sits right on Collins Avenue in the heart of South Beach, steps from the sand and the Art Deco Historic District. Ocean Drive, Lincoln Road’s open-air shopping, and the pastel storefronts of the 1930s lie within a simple walk, making it a natural landing spot before or after a sailing. The beach itself is directly across from the property, so a swim or a sunrise stroll needs no extra transport. You can confirm room types, the pool deck, and on-site dining on the Kimpton Surfcomber official site or review rates and policies through the Surfcomber South Beach booking page.
Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all built into the price you book, so nothing is added en route. The ride also includes onboard WiFi from a mobile hotspot and a bilingual driver who handles the curb-side meet.
A departure outside daytime hours adds the after-hours fee described further down. Beyond those, the booked fare is the fare — there is no per-bag charge and no demand pricing.
Public buses do cross the MacArthur Causeway between the mainland and Miami Beach, and routes like the Line 100 are a low-cost choice for light, flexible travelers. For someone stepping off a cruise, though, the trade-offs add up: you walk to a stop with your luggage, share the ride with every other passenger, and may transfer before reaching Collins Avenue. A private transfer skips all of that, collecting your group at the terminal and going straight to the hotel door, which matters most when you are managing suitcases, kids, and a check-in time.
Your driver tracks the ship’s arrival and re-times the pickup at no extra charge when you dock late. Send your sailing details over WhatsApp when you book, and the schedule adjusts to your real disembark time — there is no need to re-book or pay again for the delay.
The fare is per vehicle, not per person, so your entire group rides for the one flat price shown in the prices list above. Whether the SUV carries two travelers or five, the rate is identical — you are reserving the whole vehicle, not buying individual seats.
Pets are not accepted; certified service animals are welcome with advance notice.
Yes — a round trip is booked as a return leg priced at double the one-way fare. Many passengers reserve both directions at once so the same private vehicle handles the hotel-to-terminal run on sailing day, keeping a single confirmed schedule for the whole stay.
Send your ship name, sailing date, group size, and the direction you require, and we will confirm your private vehicle and lock the flat fare. Reach out by email or message us on WhatsApp to hold your pickup before you sail.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (786) 682-8748The ride from the Port of Miami to Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel covers 6.6 miles and takes about 22 minutes in light traffic via MacArthur Causeway and Collins Avenue. Each vehicle has its own fare: Black SUV $89, Van $140, Van XL $200. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 6.6 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $89 |
| Drop-off address | 1717 Collins Ave, Miami Beach |
| Drive time | 22 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $140 |
| Main roads | MacArthur Causeway, Collins Avenue |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $200 |
| Back from Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel | $89 / $140 / $200 |
Going back works the same way. The driver meets you at the main entrance of the hotel (1717 Collins Ave) and takes you to your cruise terminal at PortMiami, 6.6 miles away, in about 22 minutes with light traffic. Fares for the return from Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel are $89 (Black SUV), $140 (Van) and $200 (Van XL). The booking box below opens with the two points swapped. Book the return
The 6.6 miles from the Port of Miami to Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel take about 22 minutes without heavy traffic via MacArthur Causeway and Collins 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.
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 Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel then takes about 22 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 6.6 miles to Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel.
In the Black SUV ($89 to Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel) passengers plus big suitcases can add up to 10, so five people with five cases fit. The Van ($140) carries 9 passengers and 9 big cases, the Van XL ($200) 14 and 14, and everyone keeps a carry-on.
We do. The driver picks you up at Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel and takes you to your cruise terminal for $89 (Black SUV), $140 (Van) or $200 (Van XL). Plan on about 22 minutes for the 6.6 miles, more at rush hour.
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Buenísimo. cargó todo rápido y con cuidado.
Viagem em família com dois filhos pequenos, mais organizado que o rideshare. o porta-malas levou quatro malas grandes mais as de mão.
Bringing my parents along, no extra charges popped up. no surprise tolls, no upselling, just the ride. Worth the booking. The $80 rate stayed firm.
Pontuais e atenciosos. usei no cruzeiro passado e de novo nesse. não precisou procurar ninguém, o carro tava onde disseram. Já guardei o contato pra próxima viagem.
Reservé y llegaron. se sintió como un viaje normal, sin lío, lo mejor llegamos a las 11pm y el auto ya estaba allí.