From $340 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from Port of Miami to The Gondolier Inn 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.
On disembarkation morning the driver plans around the ship’s arrival and waits at the curb outside your terminal at PortMiami. The curbside greeting at the terminal is included; the Meet & Greet at the terminal, your driver holding a name sign, is available for $40. Luggage goes straight from the terminal into the vehicle and the ride leaves private and direct.
The Gondolier Inn sits on the Gulf coast in Naples, the polished southwest corner of Florida where white-tablecloth blocks and quiet beach mornings share the same few square miles. It is a genuine road journey from the cruise terminals, and that distance is the point: instead of a quick hop, the ride south lands you in a town built for slowing down. When your group steps out of the vehicle at the door, the coast, the dining streets, and the parks are all within easy reach.
What sits neighboring gives the stay its shape. Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South anchor the walkable center, with restaurants, shops, and the historic pier that draws people out at sunset. For time outdoors, the Naples Botanical Garden and Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park are both close, and the edge of the Everglades sits at the back door of the region. It is the kind of place where you can plan a full day or simply walk a block and let the afternoon decide for you.
Because the run from PortMiami is a real drive rather than a short transfer, arriving fresh matters. A private vehicle reserved for your party alone means room to stretch, your own climate control, and stops only when you ask for them. The chauffeur handles the bags from curb to door, so the last thing between the ship and Naples is a single, unhurried leg. You reach The Gondolier Inn ready to start the stay, not recovering from the way you got there.
Pickup happens at your ship’s own terminal on Dodge Island, timed to your actual disembarkation rather than to app availability. The chauffeur meets you at the curb, loads every bag, and takes I-75 south in one direct leg. The drive covers roughly 132.7 miles from the terminal to the door of The Gondolier Inn, and the price already accounts for the highway traffic along the way, so there is nothing to renegotiate at the curb.
Plan on about 134 to 147 minutes terminal to door, depending on the hour. Weekend mornings are the port’s busiest stretch, with thousands of passengers walking off at once, which is exactly why the pickup is built around your ship. Ships rarely clear everyone at one exact minute, so the included wait window absorbs customs and the luggage hall. You walk out, the vehicle is there, and Naples is next.
The Gondolier Inn in Naples is 129.3 miles from the Port of Miami by road, about 2 hours 14 minutes without heavy traffic via I-75 (Alligator Alley). The fare is per vehicle: $340 for the Black SUV, $450 for the Van and $550 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 129.3 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $340 |
| Drop-off address | 407 8th Ave S, Naples |
| Drive time | 2 hours 14 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $450 |
| Main roads | I-75 (Alligator Alley) |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $550 |
| Back from The Gondolier Inn | $340 / $450 / $550 |
The return covers the same 129.3 miles: pickup at the main entrance of the inn (407 8th Ave S), drop-off at your cruise terminal at PortMiami after about 2 hours 14 minutes. From The Gondolier Inn the Black SUV costs $340, the Van $450 and the Van XL $550. Open the booking box with the points swapped and choose the date and time. Book the return
The 129.3 miles from the Port of Miami to The Gondolier Inn take about 2 hours 14 minutes without heavy traffic via I-75 (Alligator Alley). At busy hours, allow extra time. Each vehicle has a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $340 for the Black SUV, $450 for the Van and $550 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 The Gondolier Inn then takes about 2 hours 14 minutes.
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 129.3 miles to The Gondolier Inn.
Count people and big suitcases together: up to 10 fit the Black SUV at $340. Larger groups going to The Gondolier Inn take the Van at $450, for 9 passengers and 9 cases, or the Van XL at $550, for 14 and 14. One carry-on each is included.
We do. The driver picks you up at The Gondolier Inn and takes you to your cruise terminal for $340 (Black SUV), $450 (Van) or $550 (Van XL). Plan on about 2 hours 14 minutes for the 129.3 miles, more at rush hour.
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My husband and I didn’t want the taxi scramble outside the terminal, so we booked a private ride to The Gondolier Inn before we even sailed. There was a thirty-minute cushion from the agreed time, so we never had to rush off the ship. We got a clear confirmation, so there was nothing to worry about at the terminal.
Our whole crew walked off at once and it was so easy to have one private van ready at the curb for the ride to The Gondolier Inn — everyone in one vehicle. There was a sign with our name at the terminal doors, so we knew right where to go. For a no-hassle way to get from the ship to The Gondolier Inn, it was money well spent.
We got off the ship with the little ones worn out after the cruise, and a private van waiting at the port made the run to The Gondolier Inn painless. Honestly the easiest part of the whole trip — the port end was completely handled.
The painless way to get from the ship to The Gondolier Inn. Highly recommend. For a stress-free way to get from the ship to The Gondolier Inn, it was well worth it.
Stepping off the ship, having a private car ready to The Gondolier Inn was worth every bit.