From $110 per vehicle — a private transfer to or from Port of Miami and the Sunny Hotel covers 18.0 miles (28.9 km) in about 39 to 49 minutes by black SUV or climate-controlled van, at a flat rate. One bilingual driver meets your group curbside at the cruise terminal and drives door to door up to Sunny Isles Beach — no surge, no shared seats, one price locked the moment you book.
The fare is a flat, per-vehicle rate set the moment you book, so pick the size that fits your cruise party and the whole group rides for one price.
The simplest way off the ship is a private vehicle booked in advance and waiting at your terminal. Select the Black SUV for up to five passengers, or a van for six to nine or ten to fourteen. After you clear customs and collect your bags, the driver meets your group curbside at the exact cruise terminal — holding a name sign if you request one on WhatsApp ahead of time. There is generous room for cruise luggage, so the whole party and its suitcases ride together. From the port you head north toward Sunny Isles Beach and the driver drops you straight at the Sunny Hotel entrance, with no transfers, no extra stops, and no waiting for other riders. To lock a pickup, message your ship name, sailing date, and passenger count, and the time slot is reserved under your booking.
The 18.0-mile run takes about 39 minutes when roads are clear and up to 49 minutes at peak. Most of the journey follows I-95 EXPR north out of downtown before heading east toward the ocean and Sunny Isles Beach. Midday and mid-afternoon commonly move nearest to the off-peak figure, while late-afternoon commuter volume pushes the drive toward the upper end. Because the fare is locked, a slower run never costs you more — the meter is set before you leave the terminal.
Disembark mornings, when several ships empty at once, can add roughly ten minutes near the port exits as thousands of passengers leave together. Once you reach the highway the pace normalizes. Booking a slightly later slot, rather than the first wave off the ship, often clears the heaviest terminal congestion.
The Sunny is a beachfront hotel set in Sunny Isles Beach, the slim oceanfront strip north of Miami Beach and Bal Harbour. The setting is built around the broad Atlantic sand that defines this stretch of coast, with the ocean on one side and the city’s high-rise skyline on the other. It is a simple base for travelers who desire to step off a cruise and straight onto the beach without staying in the busier central districts. For rooms, rates, and current details, see the The Sunny Hotel official site, or read recent coverage on the The Sunny press page.
The Sunny itself is your destination and the place we drop you, right at its entrance. If you want to be steps away, the broader Sunny Isles Beach oceanfront stretches in both directions along Collins Avenue, lined with beach access and dining within a short walk of the hotel. We deliver you straight to the Sunny door regardless of where in the area you wander afterward.
Sunny Isles Beach sits minutes from Aventura Mall, one of the largest shopping centers in the region, and a short drive from the upscale shops of Bal Harbour. The Haulover Park inlet and its long public beach are just south. The whole area is walkable and beach-focused, so the hotel works well as a calm coastal base after a sailing.
Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all included in the quoted rate — there are no add-ons tacked on for the road itself. The vehicle carries onboard WiFi through a mobile hotspot, so the group can get back online the moment you leave the terminal. The rate covers the door-to-door drive for your party in one private vehicle.
Pickups outside daytime hours add a late-night surcharge, detailed below. Anything personal — food, hotel charges, or a driver gratuity if you choose to leave one — sits outside the transfer rate.
Common questions from arriving and departing cruise passengers on this route, answered with the real numbers and policies.
We track your ship’s arrival, so a late dock means we re-time your pickup at no extra charge. Send your ship name and sailing date on WhatsApp when you book; the driver works from the actual debark time, not the printed schedule, and waits for you to come off.
Yes — the same private SUV and vans run between the cruise port and Miami International, Fort Lauderdale, and area airport hotels. Share your flight details on WhatsApp and we set a flat per-vehicle fare for that leg as well, with the same curbside, door-to-door handling.
The price is per vehicle, not per person, so your whole group rides for the one flat fare shown above. Five passengers in the SUV pay the same total as a solo traveler. A round trip is just double the one-way figure for your chosen vehicle.
Yes — disembarkation pickups are routine. Give us your terminal and ship on WhatsApp and the driver meets you curbside as you clear customs with your bags. Departures earlier than 7:00 AM are available with the after-hours surcharge added to the booking.
Pets are not accepted; certified service animals are welcome with advance notice.
Reserve your ride by sending your ship name, sailing date, terminal, passenger count, and whether you require the journey one-way or round journey. We confirm the vehicle, lock the fare, and reserve your time slot — message us and your driver will be waiting when you step off the ship.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (786) 682-8748The ride from the Port of Miami to The Sunny Hotel covers 16.5 miles and takes about 43 minutes in light traffic via I-95. Each vehicle has its own fare: Black SUV $110, Van $170, Van XL $200. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 16.5 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $110 |
| Drive time | 43 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $170 |
| Main roads | I-95 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $200 |
| Back from The Sunny Hotel | $110 / $170 / $200 |
Going back works the same way. The driver meets you at the main entrance of the hotel and takes you to your cruise terminal at PortMiami, 16.5 miles away, in about 43 minutes with light traffic. Fares for the return from The Sunny Hotel are $110 (Black SUV), $170 (Van) and $200 (Van XL). The booking box below opens with the two points swapped. Book the return
The Sunny Hotel is 16.5 miles by road from the Port of Miami. In light traffic the drive takes about 43 minutes via I-95; rush hour can add time, but it is a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $110 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, The Sunny Hotel is 16.5 miles away, about 43 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 The Sunny Hotel.
Count people and big suitcases together: up to 10 fit the Black SUV at $110. Larger groups going to The Sunny Hotel take the Van at $170, for 9 passengers and 9 cases, or the Van XL at $200, for 14 and 14. One carry-on each is included.
On sailing day the ride from The Sunny Hotel to your terminal is $110 for the Black SUV, $170 for the Van and $200 for the Van XL. The 16.5 miles take about 43 minutes in light traffic, so leave early enough for boarding.
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Bringing my parents along, easiest part of the whole travel day. they confirmed by message the night before.
Last leg of a long travel day handled without fuss.
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Loved it, easy reservation, no back-and-forth.
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