From $380 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from Port of Miami to Latitude 26 Waterfront Resort and Marina in a chauffeured SUV or van.
The fare is locked per vehicle for the one-way trip, and it already covers the tolls, the fuel and the driver’s time.
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.
Latitude 26 Waterfront Resort and Marina sits on Estero Island, the barrier strip better known as Fort Myers Beach, where the water is part of the address rather than a view from it. As the name promises, it pairs resort rooms with a working marina, so the docks and the Gulf sit steps from where you check in. After a cruise out of the Port of Miami, it is the kind of place where the pace drops the moment the bags come off the vehicle.
The island keeps things barefoot. Broad, soft sand runs the length of Estero, and the resort puts you within reach of it without a long walk. The Times Square pier district — the island’s compact hub of shops, casual food, and the fishing pier — anchors the scene neighboring, so an evening out means strolling rather than driving. At either end of the island the passes are known for dolphins, and it is common to spot them working the channels close to shore.
That mix is what makes Latitude 26 a simple landing after a week at sea: a marina for anyone chartering or merely watching the boats come and go, sand within a short stroll, and a walkable district for meals and browsing. For the specifics of your stay — room type, parking, check-in windows, and marina details — the property’s own official page is the place to confirm, since those belong to the resort. What matters for the ride is that your driver brings you to the entrance with the luggage, on the Gulf side of the state, ready for the barefoot part to start.
The run from the Port of Miami to Latitude 26 Waterfront Resort and Marina covers roughly 155 miles and takes about 160 to 171 minutes, depending on the hour, with I-595 carrying most of it across the state. Your chauffeur is organized by message as you walk off the ship on Dodge Island, meets you at the terminal curb, and loads the luggage there — one direct leg west to the Gulf coast, with no transfers to create and nothing to sort out along the way.
Because it is a single vehicle reserved for your group, the departure runs on your schedule rather than a fixed one, and the bags stay aboard the whole way. At Latitude 26, the driver brings you to the main entrance, so the ride ends right where your stay begins. Booked in reverse for embarkation day, the same trip is timed to your ship’s departure, with luggage handled at both ends.
Latitude 26 Waterfront Resort and Marina in Fort Myers Beach is 155.2 miles from the Port of Miami by road, about 2 hours 41 minutes without heavy traffic via I-595. The fare is per vehicle: $380 for the Black SUV, $500 for the Van and $610 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 155.2 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $380 |
| Drop-off address | 17863 San Carlos Blvd, Fort Myers Beach |
| Drive time | 2 hours 41 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $500 |
| Main roads | I-595 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $610 |
| Back from Latitude 26 Waterfront Resort and Marina | $380 / $500 / $610 |
The return covers the same 155.2 miles: pickup at the main entrance of the resort (17863 San Carlos Blvd), drop-off at your cruise terminal at PortMiami after about 2 hours 41 minutes. From Latitude 26 Waterfront Resort and Marina the Black SUV costs $380, the Van $500 and the Van XL $610. Open the booking box with the points swapped and choose the date and time. Book the return
The 155.2 miles from the Port of Miami to Latitude 26 Waterfront Resort and Marina take about 2 hours 41 minutes without heavy traffic via I-595. At busy hours, allow extra time. Each vehicle has a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $380 for the Black SUV, $500 for the Van and $610 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 Latitude 26 Waterfront Resort and Marina then takes about 2 hours 41 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 155.2 miles to Latitude 26 Waterfront Resort and Marina.
In the Black SUV ($380 to Latitude 26 Waterfront Resort and Marina) passengers plus big suitcases can add up to 10, so five people with five cases fit. The Van ($500) carries 9 passengers and 9 big cases, the Van XL ($610) 14 and 14, and everyone keeps a carry-on.
Yes. The return from Latitude 26 Waterfront Resort and Marina to the Port of Miami costs $380 in the Black SUV, $500 in the Van and $610 in the Van XL. Allow about 2 hours 41 minutes for the drive, plus a margin, before your boarding time; the return section above has the booking link.
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Stepping off the ship, having a private car ready to Latitude 26 Waterfront Resort and Marina was worth every bit.
Easy ride, fixed fare, no surprises from the terminal to Latitude 26 Waterfront Resort and Marina. Would book again. The driver took care of every bag so we didn’t have to lift a thing.
I was sailing on my own and set up a private car to meet me at the cruise terminal once the ship docked and take me straight to Latitude 26 Waterfront Resort and Marina.
My husband and I didn’t want the taxi scramble outside the terminal, so we reserved a private ride to Latitude 26 Waterfront Resort and Marina before we even sailed. The driver handled the suitcases so we didn’t have to struggle with anything.
Comfortable ride, no waiting around, and a driver who handled the terminal like a pro. Recommend. The ride from the terminal to Latitude 26 Waterfront Resort and Marina was easy the whole way, and we could just settle in.