From $89 per vehicle — a private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Provident Doral at the Blue Resort covers 6 miles in about 12 to 20 minutes, riding in a black SUV or climate-controlled van with a bilingual driver, at a flat rate. The driver meets your group as you exit the cruise terminal and drives door to door into Doral.
The fare is set per vehicle by group size, locked the moment you book, with no surge for traffic or demand.
Reserving a private vehicle ahead of your sailing date is the simplest way to leave the terminal. Pick the tier that matches your party: a black SUV handles couples and small families up to five, a van takes six to nine, and a larger van covers ten to fourteen. You book over WhatsApp or the website, send your ship name and arrival or departure date, and the rest is arranged before you step off the gangway. Each vehicle has room for cruise luggage, so suitcases, carry-ons, and duty-free bags ride with your group rather than in a separate car. The driver heads straight to the resort entrance in Doral, dropping you door to door with no extra stops and no waiting for other passengers to fill seats.
The drive covers about 14 miles and takes roughly 33 minutes when roads are clear, stretching toward 33 minutes during busier hours. Doral sits west of the port, so most of the route stays inland rather than crossing the causeways toward the beaches. Mid-morning and late-evening runs tend to move rapidly, while late-afternoon commuter traffic is the main reason the ride pushes toward the longer end of that window. Your driver plans the departure time around current conditions so you reach the resort without rushing.
Cruise mornings are the busiest window at the terminal, especially when several ships clear customs at once. Thousands of passengers exit within the same couple of hours, which slows the road out of the port. Booking a fixed pickup keeps your vehicle waiting for you rather than competing for an on-demand car in that crowd.
The vehicle belongs to your group alone for the whole ride, with no second pickup and no detour to collect other passengers. The fare is locked the moment you confirm, so the number you agree to at booking is the number you pay, regardless of road conditions. Coordination happens directly over WhatsApp, which means you talk to a real person who knows your ship and your schedule rather than starting from scratch at the curb. For cruise travelers working against a tight boarding or check-in window, a reserved car removes the guesswork of finding a ride after a long day on the water. That combination of a dedicated vehicle, a settled price, and direct contact is the core of the service.
Doral is a city just west of central Miami, known for its golf courses, business parks, and a dining scene that draws on the region’s Latin American community. It sits close to Miami International Airport, which makes it a practical base for travelers combining a cruise with onward flights. Provident Doral at the Blue Resort is a residential-style resort set within this district, with suites, pools, and on-site amenities. You can review the property on the Provident Doral at the Blue official site or check its listing on the Miami visitor hotel guide.
Provident Doral at the Blue Resort is the lodging at the center of this trip, offering suite-style rooms and resort facilities right at the drop-off point. If you want to explore the surrounding district, the wider Doral area holds a mix of business and stay options near the golf corridor, all a short drive from the resort itself.
Doral pairs golf and green space with shopping plazas and a broad range of restaurants, many featuring Colombian, Venezuelan, and other Latin American cuisine. The district’s proximity to the airport and major highways also makes day trips toward downtown Miami, Wynwood, or the beaches straightforward once you have settled in.
These are the questions travelers ask most about getting between the terminal and the resort. Each answer states the real detail up front.
Your driver follows the ship’s arrival and adjusts the pickup at no extra charge if you dock behind schedule. There is no need to re-book or scramble for a new car. The reserved vehicle simply shifts to match the time you actually clear the terminal.
The driver meets your group curbside as you walk out of the cruise terminal. Request a name sign in advance over WhatsApp and it will be ready, which makes the handoff easy in a crowded arrivals area after a long day disembarking.
Yes. Disembarkation-day pickups are the most common booking on this route. Reserve ahead with your ship name and date, and the vehicle waits for you on the morning you walk off, even during the busy multi-ship rush at the port.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person. Your whole party rides for the one flat price shown in the prices section, whether that is two travelers in the SUV or fourteen in the larger van. Group size only decides which vehicle tier you book.
Yes, you can book the return leg from the resort back to PortMiami in the same reservation. A round trip is priced as double the one-way fare for the route, arranged for whatever departure time your sailing requires.
Every driver is bilingual, speaking English and Spanish. Pets are not accepted; certified service animals are welcome with advance notice.
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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Send your ship name, sailing date, party size, and pickup direction over WhatsApp or the website to confirm your vehicle. Pay the full fare, and your black SUV or van is reserved for the journey to or from Provident Doral at the Blue Resort. Message early for cruise mornings so your driver is set before you dock.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (786) 682-8748From the Port of Miami, plan on about 33 minutes and 13.7 miles to reach Provident Doral at the Blue Resort via the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836). Prices are per vehicle, not per seat: $89 for the Black SUV, $140 for the Van, $200 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 13.7 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $89 |
| Drop-off address | 5300 NW 87th Ave, Doral |
| Drive time | 33 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $140 |
| Main roads | Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $200 |
| Back from Provident Doral at the Blue Resort | $89 / $140 / $200 |
For the trip back, your driver picks you up at the main entrance of the resort (5300 NW 87th Ave) and drives the 13.7 miles to your cruise terminal at PortMiami in about 33 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 Provident Doral at the Blue Resort as the pickup; just add the date and time. Book the return
Provident Doral at the Blue Resort is 13.7 miles by road from the Port of Miami. In light traffic the drive takes about 33 minutes via the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836); rush hour can add time, but it is a fixed fare, 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, Provident Doral at the Blue Resort is 13.7 miles away, about 33 minutes in light traffic.
At the curb outside your own cruise terminal (the terminals are listed below). Before the pickup you get the driver’s name, car and plate; when you are outside with your bags, message us and the car pulls up for the ride to Provident Doral at the Blue Resort.
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 Provident Doral at the Blue Resort.
We do. The driver picks you up at Provident Doral at the Blue Resort and takes you to your cruise terminal for $89 (Black SUV), $140 (Van) or $200 (Van XL). Plan on about 33 minutes for the 13.7 miles, more at rush hour.
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Nada que reprochar. vale cada centavo por la tranquilidad, lo mejor incluso con tráfico la ruta tuvo sentido.
booked, paid, done, loaded everything quickly and safely.
Nada que reprochar, todo el interior estaba ordenado, y encima el baúl entró cuatro maletas grandes más las de mano.
Sin queja alguna. ningún apuro con los bolsos de mano.
Servicio sólido. Asientos cómodos. Confirmación rápida.