From $365 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from Port of Miami to Seaside Resort in a chauffeured SUV or van.
One number per vehicle covers the full journey one way. Select by how many people ride and how many bags come along.
Tell us the ship and the driver times the pickup to its arrival, then waits at your terminal’s curb at PortMiami. The curbside greeting there is included in the fare; the Meet & Greet at the terminal is a $40 add-on. From the port the ride is direct, with no other passengers.
Seaside Resort sits on Estero Island, the slim barrier island that makes up Fort Myers Beach on Florida’s Gulf coast. Coming off your ship at Port of Miami, this is the far side of the state — a coast where the water turns shallow and peaceful and the days slow down. The property puts you within reach of the sand rather than the highway, so once your bags are inside, the beach is the natural next move.
The island is known for seven miles of shallow Gulf water and the pier district around Times Square, the walkable heart of Fort Myers Beach. Estero Island’s north end holds Bowditch Point Park, with Matanzas Pass close by, and the wild beaches of Lovers Key sit just next door. It is a compact, on-foot kind of place — the sort where you can drop your things at Seaside Resort and walk straight to the water without moving the car again.
Because the resort lines the coast, a beach afternoon right after the cruise is simple to fold into arrival day. When your driver pulls up, look for them at the main entrance; from there the stay itself is yours to plan. Anything about the rooms, dining, or the property’s own details lives on Seaside Resort’s official page — our part is the private ride that gets you there from the terminal, peaceful and on your schedule.
This is one direct leg across the state, planned around your ship rather than app availability. As you walk off at Port of Miami, your driver coordinates the pickup by message and meets you at your ship’s own terminal on Dodge Island, with a 60-minute wait window built in to absorb a slow gangway. Every bag is loaded at the terminal curb, and the vehicle is reserved for your group alone from that first pickup all the way to the door at Seaside Resort.
From the port the chauffeur takes I-595 and runs it as a single journey, no stops or transfers along the way. Plan on roughly 166 to 176 minutes on the road for the drive of about 155 miles, depending on the hour — weekend mornings are the port’s busiest, so the pickup is timed to your actual disembarkation. Tolls and fuel are already in the flat rate, so nothing is added on the day.
Booking takes the full fare up front, paid online. There are no seat fees and no add-ons unless you request them.
Seaside Resort in Fort Myers Beach is 146.3 miles from the Port of Miami by road, about 2 hours 42 minutes without heavy traffic via I-595. The fare is per vehicle: $365 for the Black SUV, $480 for the Van and $585 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 146.3 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $365 |
| Drop-off address | 4770 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach |
| Drive time | 2 hours 42 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $480 |
| Main roads | I-595 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $585 |
| Back from Seaside Resort | $365 / $480 / $585 |
Going back works the same way. The driver meets you at the main entrance of the resort (4770 Estero Blvd) and takes you to your cruise terminal at PortMiami, 146.3 miles away, in about 2 hours 42 minutes with light traffic. Fares for the return from Seaside Resort are $365 (Black SUV), $480 (Van) and $585 (Van XL). The booking box below opens with the two points swapped. Book the return
Plan on about 2 hours 42 minutes for the 146.3 miles from the Port of Miami to Seaside Resort via I-595 when the roads are clear. Peak hours can stretch the trip; it is a fixed fare per vehicle, no traffic or surge charges: $365 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 Seaside Resort then takes about 2 hours 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 Seaside Resort starts as soon as the bags are loaded and takes about 2 hours 42 minutes.
Count people and big suitcases together: up to 10 fit the Black SUV at $365. Larger groups going to Seaside Resort take the Van at $480, for 9 passengers and 9 cases, or the Van XL at $585, for 14 and 14. One carry-on each is included.
We do. The driver picks you up at Seaside Resort and takes you to your cruise terminal for $365 (Black SUV), $480 (Van) or $585 (Van XL). Plan on about 2 hours 42 minutes for the 146.3 miles, more at rush hour.
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A few friends and I came off the ship together and booked one private van from the port to Seaside Resort.
There were eight of us stepping off at PortMiami, and one private transfer to Seaside Resort was far simpler than splitting into cars. The van was roomy enough for all the cruise luggage, and there was space for everything. There was a sign with our name at the exit, so we knew right where to go.
Getting all of us off the ship and over to Seaside Resort is usually a headache, but one pre-booked private van made it effortless. Getting to Seaside Resort first thing meant we could drop the bags and start the day. The ride from the terminal to Seaside Resort was quiet and relaxed, and we could just unwind after the cruise.
Los dos zarpamos de PortMiami y tener un auto privado esperándonos en la terminal para el viaje hasta Seaside Resort fue lo mejor del día. El conductor nos dejó en la entrada de Seaside Resort, y no en una esquina con las maletas. Había una ventana de cortesía desde la hora acordada, así que nunca tuvimos que apurarme para pasar la aduana.
As a solo cruiser I lined up a private transfer from PortMiami to Seaside Resort for the morning I got off, and it could not have been easier. The fare was set up front, no surprise on a busy disembarkation morning. Getting to Seaside Resort straight from the terminal meant I could drop the bags and start the day.