From $89 per vehicle — a private transfer to or from Port of Miami and SLS LUX Brickell Hotel covers 7 miles (11.3 km) in about 12 to 22 minutes door to door, riding in a black SUV or climate-controlled van with a bilingual driver, at a flat rate. Your group is met curbside at the cruise terminal and driven straight to the hotel in Brickell.
Fares are flat and per vehicle, locked the moment you book, with no surge for traffic or demand:
A pre-booked private transfer is the simplest way to reach the hotel after you disembark. Pick the vehicle that matches your party: a black SUV for up to five travelers, or a climate-controlled van for groups of six to nine or ten to fourteen. Reserve over WhatsApp or the website, and the vehicle is assigned to your group alone. On arrival day, the driver meets you curbside right outside the cruise terminal as you walk out with your bags. There is ample room for cruise luggage, so nobody balances suitcases on their lap. From the terminal it is a short, direct run north into Brickell, ending with door-to-door drop-off at the hotel entrance. The same plan works in reverse on sailing day, collecting you from the hotel and delivering you back to the ship in good time.
The drive covers 3 miles (11.3 km) and runs about 12 to 22 minutes door to door. Off-peak — early mornings and mid-afternoon — the run north from the port stays close to 12 minutes on a clear road. During peak hours, downtown Miami congestion and the occasional bridge opening near the Brickell waterfront push it toward the 22-minute end. Because the fare is fixed, a slower journey never changes what you pay; the clock plays no part in the cost. Plan a modest time buffer on sailing day so you board the ship peaceful rather than rushed, and let the driver handle the route choice through traffic.
SLS LUX Brickell Hotel stands in Brickell, Miami’s high-rise financial and dining district just south of the Miami River. The neighborhood pairs sleek residential towers with rooftop bars, waterfront promenades, and the open-air shopping and restaurant complex of Brickell City Centre a short walk away. From the hotel you are minutes from Brickell Avenue’s cafes, the Underline linear park, and water access along Biscayne Bay. Downtown Miami, the arts venues near Museum Park, and the causeways out to Miami Beach all sit close by. For rooms and rates, see the Official SLS LUX Brickell Hotel Page, and for a wider look at the district browse this Brickell Neighborhood Guide.
SLS LUX Brickell Hotel is the destination on this route, so most guests are headed straight there. The wider Brickell area offers plenty of lodging within walking distance of the same waterfront, dining, and shopping. If you have booked SLS LUX Brickell, your driver delivers you right to its entrance.
Brickell City Centre sits steps away for shopping and dining, while Brickell Avenue lines up cafes and rooftop bars. The Underline park, Biscayne Bay waterfront, and the Miami River are all close. Downtown Miami, Bayfront Park, and the Museum Park venues are a short ride north of the hotel.
These are the questions cruise travelers ask most about this PortMiami-to-Brickell route. Each answer states the real detail up front so you can plan before you sail.
Your driver tracks the ship’s arrival, so a late dock simply re-times the pickup at no extra charge. Send your ship name and terminal over WhatsApp when you book, and the driver adjusts to the actual debark time rather than a guessed schedule. You step off to a driver who already knows you are running behind.
Your driver waits curbside right outside the cruise terminal as you exit with your luggage. Request a name sign over WhatsApp in advance and the driver holds it at the door, so you spot them quickly in the disembarkation crowd and walk straight to the waiting vehicle.
Yes — once your payment is in, you receive confirmation directly over WhatsApp with your vehicle, pickup point, and timing. You can reply to that same thread anytime before the trip to adjust details, change party size, or ask a question, and a real person answers.
Yes. Before pickup you receive driver and vehicle details over WhatsApp, and your driver stays reachable on that same thread. On trip day you can message to say you have cleared the terminal, so the driver knows exactly when you are heading out to the curb.
Yes. Payment runs through the secure checkout on the site (card or Apple Pay) or a Stripe payment link sent via WhatsApp — no card numbers are read aloud over the phone or stored by a driver. You confirm and hold your ride before the trip, then handle the rest through the same secure thread.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person, so your whole group rides for the single fare shown above. Whether you are one traveler or a full van of fourteen, the price is set by the vehicle you reserve, never multiplied by the number of passengers aboard.
There is ample room for cruise luggage in both the SUV and the vans, so suitcases, carry-ons, and bags ride in the vehicle rather than on your lap. Tell us your group size when you book and we match a vehicle with the space your party needs.
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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Reserve your private transfer to or from Port of Miami and SLS LUX Brickell Hotel before you sail, and your vehicle, price, and pickup are settled in advance. Message us with your ship, date, party size, and any name-sign, and we confirm the rest. Lock it in today and step off the ship to a driver already waiting at the curb.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (786) 682-8748From the Port of Miami, plan on about 17 minutes and 2.9 miles to reach SLS LUX Brickell Hotel in Miami via Port Boulevard (SR 886) and Biscayne Boulevard (US 1). 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 | 2.9 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $89 |
| Drive time | 17 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $140 |
| Main roads | Port Boulevard (SR 886), Biscayne Boulevard (US 1) |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $200 |
| Back from SLS LUX Brickell Hotel | $89 / $140 / $200 |
The return covers the same 2.9 miles: pickup at the main entrance of the hotel, drop-off at your cruise terminal at PortMiami after about 17 minutes. From SLS LUX Brickell Hotel the Black SUV costs $89, the Van $140 and the Van XL $200. Open the booking box with the points swapped and choose the date and time. Book the return
SLS LUX Brickell Hotel is 2.9 miles by road from the Port of Miami. In light traffic the drive takes about 17 minutes via Port Boulevard (SR 886) and Biscayne Boulevard (US 1); 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, SLS LUX Brickell Hotel is 2.9 miles away, about 17 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 2.9 miles to SLS LUX Brickell Hotel.
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 SLS LUX Brickell Hotel.
We do. The driver picks you up at SLS LUX Brickell Hotel and takes you to your cruise terminal for $89 (Black SUV), $140 (Van) or $200 (Van XL). Plan on about 17 minutes for the 2.9 miles, more at rush hour.
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Smooth ride. Fair price. Clean SUV.
As crianças vinham cansadas, então o valor combinado se manteve. pousamos às 23h e o carro já tava lá. Valeu a reserva.
With three suitcases and a stroller, transparent pricing from booking to drop-off. they tracked our cruise ship’s arrival without us asking.
Spot on. ended up cheaper than the Uber Black I got last cruise.