From $140 per vehicle — a private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Le Méridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel covers 28.7 miles (46.2 km) in about 54–64 minutes door to door, at a flat rate. A black SUV or climate-controlled van with a bilingual driver runs the journey north up I-95 to Dania Beach.
The fare is set per vehicle by passenger count, locked the moment you book, with no per-person charge and no surge.
A private door-to-door ride is the simplest way to create this 28.7-mile run after a cruise. Your driver pulls up curbside at the cruise terminal, meets your group as you walk off the ship, and loads everyone into one reserved vehicle. There is ample room for cruise luggage, so suitcases ride with you rather than being split between cars. Pick the tier that matches your party: the black SUV for up to five travelers, or a climate-controlled van for six to nine or ten to fourteen. From the terminal the driver follows I-95 north to the hotel entrance in Dania Beach, dropping you right at the lobby door. Booking takes one message on WhatsApp with your ship name, arrival date, and headcount, and you confirm the pickup details there — including a name sign at the terminal if you desire one.
The transfer takes about 42 minutes off-peak and up to 64 minutes in heavier traffic. The whole journey stays on I-95 north between PortMiami and Dania Beach, so the drive time depends mostly on the volume on that corridor and on how many ships disembark the same morning. When three or more vessels clear customs together, the terminal exit roads and the first stretch of highway slow down, pushing the run toward the upper end of that window. Mid-morning and early-afternoon departures commonly land near the off-peak figure. Your driver watches conditions live and chooses the cleanest path north, but the fare never changes for traffic — the time may stretch, the price will not. For a flight out of Fort Lauderdale after your stay, build in the peak figure so you reach the hotel and airport region with margin to spare.
Our service is built around the rhythm of a cruise day rather than a generic airport run. The vehicle is reserved for your group only, so you never share the cabin or wait while another fare is picked up. A bilingual driver — English and Spanish — handles the journey, which smooths things out when a family is split across languages after a week at sea. The fare is a flat rate locked at booking, so the number you agree to is the number you pay, regardless of how the I-95 traffic behaves that morning. You reach us directly on WhatsApp to confirm your ship, headcount, and pickup, and the same channel stays open if plans shift. The focus is narrow on purpose: one cruise-port pickup, one organized drop at the Dania Beach hotel, handled by a driver who already knows the terminal layout.
The hotel sits in Dania Beach, immediately south of Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, which makes it a natural overnight base before or after a sailing. The location puts you minutes from the airport terminals, a short hop from Dania Pointe’s shopping and dining, and within simple reach of the South Florida beaches along the coast. For room details, amenities, and current rates, check the Le Méridien Dania Beach hotel overview or the local tourism listing on Visit Lauderdale’s destination guide. We drop you at the lobby entrance so you can check in and unwind without juggling a second ride.
Dania Pointe, a walkable outdoor complex of restaurants and shops, is the closest spot for a meal once you settle in. The Atlantic beaches and the Fort Lauderdale waterfront are a short drive east, and the airport itself sits right beside the hotel for an early flight out. If you only have one evening between ship and plane, the dining around the hotel keeps things simple.
The price covers the whole vehicle and the people in it, not a list of add-ons billed later. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all built into the rate, so nothing extra appears at the end of the journey. Onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot in the vehicle, handy for reconnecting after days of ship signal. The bilingual driver and the curbside terminal pickup are part of the typical service. A name sign at the terminal is available at no charge when you ask for it in advance on WhatsApp.
Gratuity for the driver is at your discretion and not part of the fare. Anything beyond the point-to-point transfer — time past the one included 30-minute stop, hotel meals, or your room — sits outside the booking. Late-night pickups outside daytime hours add a surcharge, detailed further down the page.
Pets are not accepted; certified service animals are welcome with advance notice.
The driver meets your group curbside right outside your cruise terminal as you exit with your bags. Request a name sign in advance on WhatsApp and the driver holds it at the pickup point so you spot each other rapidly in the post-disembarkation crowd. From there it is a direct load and a straight run to the Dania Beach hotel.
Yes — disembarkation morning is the most common pickup for this route. Book ahead with your ship and date, and the driver is positioned for the terminal exit even when several ships clear at once. That early reservation is what keeps the wait short on a hectic morning, since the vehicle is already assigned to your group before you walk off.
Reserve your ride to or from Port of Miami and Le Méridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel by sending your ship name, arrival date, headcount, and vehicle tier. We confirm the pickup, set the name sign if you desire one, and lock the flat fare on the spot. Message us to hold your date.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (786) 682-8748From the Port of Miami, plan on about 42 minutes and 22.9 miles to reach Le Méridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel via I-95. Prices are per vehicle, not per seat: $140 for the Black SUV, $200 for the Van, $250 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 22.9 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $140 |
| Drop-off address | 1825 Griffin Rd, Dania Beach |
| Drive time | 42 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $200 |
| Main roads | I-95 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $250 |
| Back from Le Méridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel | $140 / $200 / $250 |
The return covers the same 22.9 miles: pickup at the main entrance of the hotel (1825 Griffin Rd), drop-off at your cruise terminal at PortMiami after about 42 minutes. From Le Méridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport 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
Plan on about 42 minutes for the 22.9 miles from the Port of Miami to Le Méridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel via I-95 when the roads are clear. Peak hours can stretch the trip; it is a fixed fare per vehicle, no traffic or surge charges: $140 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 Le Méridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel then takes about 42 minutes.
Outside the cruise terminal, at the curb. Driver, car and plate arrive by message ahead of the pickup, so you know who to look for; the drive to Le Méridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel starts as soon as the bags are loaded and takes about 42 minutes.
Count people and big suitcases together: up to 10 fit the Black SUV at $140. Larger groups going to Le Méridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport 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 Le Méridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel and takes you to your cruise terminal for $140 (Black SUV), $200 (Van) or $250 (Van XL). Plan on about 42 minutes for the 22.9 miles, more at rush hour.
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Clean SUV. Good price. Friendly driver.
Booked, paid, done. the van looked freshly cleaned.
Viajando con los chicos, trato cordial desde el primer momento. viaje fluido desde la acera hasta el lobby. Reservaremos con antelación la próxima
Llegada a la boda exactamente a tiempo. Sin observaciones.
Súper bien. acomodó las valijas con cuidado, la verdad nos confirmaron por mensaje la noche anterior.