From $605 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from Port of Miami to Paradise Palms Resort Disney Area in a chauffeured SUV or van.
Every fare below is per vehicle, one way, with the driver, fuel and tolls inside the number. Pick the row that fits your group and luggage.
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.
Paradise Palms Resort sits in the Davenport and Clermont area, the stretch of Orlando’s vacation-home belt that spreads southwest of Disney. This is resort country built around gated communities, pool homes, and golf rather than a downtown grid, so arriving here feels less like pulling up to a hectic hotel block and more like reaching a quiet residential resort with its own front door. It is a natural base for families who desire space and a kitchen after a week at sea.
The neighborhood around the property is anchored by ChampionsGate, one of the better-known names in this pocket of gated pool-home resorts and golf. Above it all rise the lake hills of Clermont, a greener and higher landscape than most visitors expect from the Orlando area. Between the two, the Davenport and Clermont corridor gives you the vacation-home rhythm of the region while keeping the theme parks within easy reach for the days you desire them.
Travelers who linger after a cruise locate ample to fill the calendar without straying far. Reunion Resort is close by, and the Clermont chain of lakes offers open water and easy drives, with Lake Louisa State Park neighboring for anyone who wants trails and quiet over crowds. It is the kind of destination where you can spend a morning at a park and an afternoon by the pool, then wind down among the lakes. When your driver drops you at the door of Paradise Palms Resort, you land in the middle of that mix, luggage and all, ready to settle in.
From your ship’s terminal at the Port of Miami, the journey to Paradise Palms Resort is essentially one long run up Florida’s Turnpike, covering roughly 237.9 miles and landing at the door of the resort. Plan on somewhere between 245 and 254 minutes from terminal to door, with traffic on the Turnpike being the main thing that pushes the clock one way or the other. Because it is a genuine road journey, a private vehicle earns its place here: room to stretch, your own climate, and a straight shot north.
Your driver is organized as you leave the terminal hall and meets your group curbside, so there is no scramble on the sidewalk. Your bags ride with you in the same vehicle for the whole drive, and the pickup is staged around your ship’s actual arrival rather than a fixed slot. From the pier it is one direct run to Paradise Palms Resort, door to door, for your party alone.
Paradise Palms Resort Disney Area in Kissimmee is 237.6 miles from the Port of Miami by road, about 3 hours 59 minutes without heavy traffic via Florida’s Turnpike. The fare is per vehicle: $605 for the Black SUV, $860 for the Van and $1060 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 237.6 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $605 |
| Drive time | 3 hours 59 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $860 |
| Main roads | Florida’s Turnpike |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $1060 |
| Back from Paradise Palms Resort Disney Area | $605 / $860 / $1060 |
Going back works the same way. The driver meets you at the main entrance of the resort and takes you to your cruise terminal at PortMiami, 237.6 miles away, in about 3 hours 59 minutes with light traffic. Fares for the return from Paradise Palms Resort Disney Area are $605 (Black SUV), $860 (Van) and $1060 (Van XL). The booking box below opens with the two points swapped. Book the return
The 237.6 miles from the Port of Miami to Paradise Palms Resort Disney Area take about 3 hours 59 minutes without heavy traffic via Florida’s Turnpike. At busy hours, allow extra time. Each vehicle has a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $605 for the Black SUV, $860 for the Van and $1060 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 Paradise Palms Resort Disney Area then takes about 3 hours 59 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 Paradise Palms Resort Disney Area starts as soon as the bags are loaded and takes about 3 hours 59 minutes.
In the Black SUV ($605 to Paradise Palms Resort Disney Area) passengers plus big suitcases can add up to 10, so five people with five cases fit. The Van ($860) carries 9 passengers and 9 big cases, the Van XL ($1060) 14 and 14, and everyone keeps a carry-on.
We do. The driver picks you up at Paradise Palms Resort Disney Area and takes you to your cruise terminal for $605 (Black SUV), $860 (Van) or $1060 (Van XL). Plan on about 3 hours 59 minutes for the 237.6 miles, more at rush hour.
Every policy in full: FAQ
My partner and I stepped off the ship at PortMiami and a private car was waiting at the terminal curb to take us to Paradise Palms Resort Disney Area.
We weren’t about to wrangle kids and luggage looking for a ride at the port, so we reserved a private van to Paradise Palms Resort Disney Area. Booking was simple, we got clear pickup details, and everything matched what we were told.
Our group came off the ship together and booked one private van from the cruise terminal to Paradise Palms Resort Disney Area. We went from the terminal to a real bed with nothing to worry about in between. Getting to Paradise Palms Resort Disney Area with no detours meant we could settle in without waiting around.
Con los niños, coordinar un auto privado de la terminal a Paradise Palms Resort Disney Area significó nada de correr la mañana del desembarque. La tarifa estaba fija desde la reserva, sin nada extra en la acera. Ya guardamos el contacto para nuestro próximo crucero desde PortMiami. Sin estrés alguno.
Getting the whole party off the ship and over to Paradise Palms Resort Disney Area is usually a headache, but one pre-booked private van made it effortless. The ride from the terminal to Paradise Palms Resort Disney Area was calm and comfortable, and we could just unwind after the cruise.