From $89 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from Port of Miami to Normandy Boutique Hostel in a chauffeured SUV or van.
One number per vehicle covers the full trip one way. Choose by how many people ride and how many bags come along.
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.
Normandy Boutique Hostel sits in North Beach, on the north end of the island where the pace slows down and the sand takes over. By road it is about 10.8 miles from the Port of Miami cruise terminals, close enough that numerous guests step off their ship in the morning and are digging their toes into real ocean sand the same afternoon. The shoreline is steps from the door, so trading the ship’s pool deck for open beach is an easy call once you reach.
This stretch of the coast swaps nightlife for space. You obtain broad beaches, an oceanfront path made for slow walks, and quiet residential blocks that feel more like a neighborhood than a tourist strip. Bal Harbour Shops and the North Beach Bandshell are close by if you desire somewhere to browse or catch an outdoor show, while Haulover Park and Collins Avenue sit within easy reach for a longer day out. North Beach, Surfside, and Bal Harbour all fold together up here, each one leaning toward peaceful rather than crowds.
For a traveler coming straight off a cruise, that combination is the appeal: a place to land that feels restful the moment you unpack. The hostel keeps you near the water and near enough to the shops and green space that you never have to plan far ahead. Reach, drop your bags, and the beach, the walking path, and a handful of low-key spots are already waiting a short stroll away.
Your ride begins right at your ship’s own terminal. Once you clear the gangway, the driver is already organized by message and waiting, so there is no taxi line and no dragging bags along the curb while you search for a car. Luggage goes into the vehicle with a hand at both ends of the trip, and the group rides together from the terminal straight to the door of Normandy Boutique Hostel.
From the port, the route follows Northwest 79th Street and SR-934 for the roughly 10.8-mile hop to North Beach, which commonly takes 28 to 34 minutes depending on the hour and the traffic. The pickup is timed to your actual disembarkation rather than an app’s availability, and a 60-minute wait window covers a slow walk-off. You are dropped at the entrance with your bags carried beside you.
Booking takes the full fare up front, paid online. There are no seat fees and no add-ons unless you request them.
Normandy Boutique Hostel in Miami Beach is 11.0 miles from the Port of Miami by road, about 30 minutes without heavy traffic via SR 934 and I-95. 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 | 11.0 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $89 |
| Drive time | 30 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $140 |
| Main roads | SR 934, I-95 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $200 |
| Back from Normandy Boutique Hostel | $89 / $140 / $200 |
For the trip back, your driver picks you up at the main entrance of the hostel and drives the 11.0 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 Normandy Boutique Hostel as the pickup; just add the date and time. Book the return
Plan on about 30 minutes for the 11.0 miles from the Port of Miami to Normandy Boutique Hostel via SR 934 and 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: $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, Normandy Boutique Hostel is 11.0 miles away, about 30 minutes in light traffic.
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 11.0 miles to Normandy Boutique Hostel.
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 Normandy Boutique Hostel.
Yes. The return from Normandy Boutique Hostel to the Port of Miami costs $89 in the Black SUV, $140 in the Van and $200 in the Van XL. Allow about 30 minutes for the drive, plus a margin, before your boarding time; the return section above has the booking link.
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My partner and I wanted a clean handoff outside the terminal, so we booked a private ride to Normandy Boutique Hostel before we even sailed. We went from the terminal to a real bed with no stress at all.
My wife and I wanted a clean handoff outside the terminal, so we booked a private ride to Normandy Boutique Hostel before we even sailed. There was a courtesy waiting window from the agreed time, so we never had to rush through customs. The ride from the terminal to Normandy Boutique Hostel was quiet and relaxed, and we could just settle in.
Traveling with the kids, we booked a private van to meet us at the cruise terminal and take everyone over to Normandy Boutique Hostel. We had the driver’s details ahead of time, so there was nothing to worry about at the terminal.
Los dos salimos en crucero desde PortMiami y tener un auto privado esperándonos en la terminal para el viaje hasta Normandy Boutique Hostel nos quitó todo el estrés. Un traspaso fácil y tranquilo para los dos — del barco a Normandy Boutique Hostel sin nada que resolver. Teníamos todo el plan antes de que el barco atracara, así que no había que adivinar nada en el puerto.
My wife and I weren’t up for the chaos outside the terminal, so we booked a private ride to Normandy Boutique Hostel before we even sailed. We got a clear confirmation, so there was no guessing at the port.