From $89 per vehicle — a private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Loews Coral Gables Hotel covers 6 miles (9.7 km) in about 11 to 18 minutes, off-peak to peak, in a black SUV or climate-controlled van with a bilingual driver, at a flat rate. The driver meets your cruise party at the terminal and drives straight to the hotel door.
The fare is flat and charged per vehicle, locked the moment you reserve, so your whole cruise party travels for one set price.
Booking a private car is the simplest way to clear PortMiami after a cruise. You pick the vehicle that matches your party size, send the ship name and terminal, and the rest is handled door to door. A black SUV suits couples and small families; the vans carry larger groups traveling together. The driver pulls up at the terminal curb as you wheel your bags out, loads everyone in, and heads straight to the hotel entrance in Coral Gables — no transfers, no waiting on a shared route. There is plenty of room for cruise luggage in every vehicle.
Yes. You can lock the whole journey over WhatsApp before you sail, sending your ship name, terminal, party size, and pickup time in one message. A real person confirms the vehicle and driver, so the car is already arranged for the day the gangway opens, and you can adjust details there too.
The drive covers 10 miles (9.7 km) and runs about 30 minutes off-peak, stretching toward 30 minutes when traffic is heavy. Most of the variation comes from disembarkation mornings, when several ships release passengers at once and the roads out of PortMiami back up. The route heads out of the port, through downtown Miami, and south toward the Coral Gables district. A midday or early-afternoon pickup tends to land near the low end of that variety; a weekday rush-hour run sits closer to 18 minutes. Even on the slower end, you reach the hotel entrance directly, with no mid-route stops.
Loews Coral Gables Hotel anchors The Plaza Coral Gables, a mixed-utilize complex in the Coral Gables business district. The region pairs a walkable downtown with quiet, tree-lined residential streets. You can browse the shops and restaurants along Miracle Mile, swim at the historic Venetian Pool, or wander Coconut Grove’s waterfront, all a short ride away. The University of Miami sits neighboring as well. For room details, dining, and amenities, see the Loews Coral Gables Hotel Overview or the Michelin Guide Hotel Listing.
Loews Coral Gables Hotel is the destination this transfer serves, so most cruise travelers booking this route are checking in here directly. If you want to base yourself elsewhere, the wider Coral Gables and nearby Coconut Grove areas keep you close to downtown shopping and the waterfront. We drive to the hotel entrance regardless of where your stay begins or ends.
Coral Gables rewards a stroll. Miracle Mile lines up boutiques and sidewalk cafes, while the 1920s Venetian Pool offers a swim carved from coral rock. The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and Matheson Hammock Park draw visitors a little farther out, and Coconut Grove’s marina sits minutes away. It is an easy base for exploring south Miami before or after a cruise.
Loews Coral Gables Hotel works well as a pre- or post-cruise base. It sits close enough to PortMiami for a short transfer, yet far enough from the downtown crush to feel calm after a sailing. The on-site dining and central Coral Gables location make it convenient for an extra night before boarding or after you disembark.
The driver waits curbside at your cruise terminal and meets your group as you exit with your bags. Request a name sign over WhatsApp in advance and the driver will be holding it where you come out, so there is no guessing in the crowd. From there it is straight to the vehicle and on to the hotel.
Yes — disembarkation day is exactly what this transfer is built for. Book the pickup for your scheduled debark time and the driver is positioned at the terminal as passengers come off. Because arrival is tracked, an early or delayed gangway opening is absorbed without rebooking. One confirmation over WhatsApp sets the whole thing up.
A more coordinated, premium service — flat fare, named driver, cruise-terminal pickup — at a significantly lower total cost than Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
| Feature | Us | Uber | Lyft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Flat rate locked at booking | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak |
| Vehicle | Black SUV reserved for your group | Driver’s own car | Driver’s own car |
| Cruise terminal meet-and-greet | Driver waits at the terminal with your name | Curbside only after you book | Curbside only after you book |
| Ship arrival tracking | Yes — free re-timing if your ship docks late | No — you re-book if delayed | No — you re-book if delayed |
One booking, one coordinated pickup, significantly lower cost than an Uber Black or Lyft Lux surge.
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Lock in your private transfer before you sail and the car is confirmed and waiting on the day. Send your ship name, terminal, party size, and pickup time over WhatsApp or email, and we will set the vehicle, the driver. Reserve a one-way ride or both legs for your whole cruise stay.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (786) 682-8748Loews Coral Gables Hotel is 10.1 miles from the Port of Miami by road, about 30 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 | 10.1 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $89 |
| Drop-off address | 2950 Coconut Grove Dr, Coral Gables |
| Drive time | 30 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $140 |
| Main roads | Dolphin Expressway (SR 836), Southwest 37th Avenue |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $200 |
| Back from Loews Coral Gables Hotel | $89 / $140 / $200 |
For the trip back, your driver picks you up at the main entrance of the hotel (2950 Coconut Grove Dr) and drives the 10.1 miles to your cruise terminal at PortMiami in about 30 minutes. The return fare is $89 for the Black SUV, $140 for the Van and $200 for the Van XL. The booking box opens with Loews Coral Gables Hotel as the pickup; just add the date and time. Book the return
Plan on about 30 minutes for the 10.1 miles from the Port of Miami to Loews Coral Gables Hotel via the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) and Southwest 37th Avenue when the roads are clear. Peak hours can stretch the trip; it is a fixed fare per vehicle, no traffic or surge charges: $89 for the Black SUV.
Set the pickup for when you expect to clear the cruise terminal, allowing for customs and the luggage hall. From the terminal, Loews Coral Gables Hotel is 10.1 miles away, about 30 minutes in light traffic.
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 Loews Coral Gables Hotel starts as soon as the bags are loaded and takes about 30 minutes.
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 Loews Coral Gables Hotel.
We do. The driver picks you up at Loews Coral Gables Hotel and takes you to your cruise terminal for $89 (Black SUV), $140 (Van) or $200 (Van XL). Plan on about 30 minutes for the 10.1 miles, more at rush hour.
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sem stress. sem ligação atrás de ligação, sem confusão no embarque.
Tal y como prometieron. Nada que reprochar, absolutamente nada.
A tiempo. Trayecto silencioso. Recomiendo.
Viajero individual aquí, los usamos el año pasado y de nuevo en este viaje. no hubo que buscar a nadie, el auto estaba donde dijeron.
Uma escapadinha de fim de semana em casal, voltamos porque funciona, simples assim. confirmaram por mensagem na noite anterior. Valeu a reserva.