From $140 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from Port of Miami to The Winterset Suites in a chauffeured SUV or van.
Pricing is by vehicle, not by seat: a solo traveler and a full car pay the same flat one-way rate.
The driver is outside the PortMiami terminal when you come through, plans around the ship’s real arrival time, and loads the bags. The curbside greeting is covered by the fare and the Meet & Greet at the terminal is offered for $40. Then it is one private vehicle straight to the destination.
The Winterset Suites sits in Fort Lauderdale, roughly 31.7 miles up the coast from the cruise terminals at Port of Miami. For travelers stepping off a ship, it makes a peaceful base away from the crowds of the terminal — close enough to reach in under an hour and a half, yet firmly its own corner of South Florida. The hotel keeps you within easy reach of the water, the beach, and the walkable heart of the city, so the day you arrive can turn into more than a transfer between two points.
Fort Lauderdale earned the name the Venice of America for a reason: canals thread the city from Las Olas out to the Intracoastal, and the beachfront promenade runs for miles along the sand. From The Winterset Suites you are set up to savor that layout — the Riverwalk winding through downtown, Fort Lauderdale Beach a short move away, and quieter green space at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park when you desire shade and trees instead of surf.
Guests who land here frequently fold a little sightseeing into the same journey. The historic Bonnet House, with its gardens and grounds, sits nearby and rewards an unhurried afternoon. Whether the plan is a beach day, a slow lunch along the canals, or a walk down Las Olas before checking in, arriving by a private ride means your bags are handled and your time is yours from the first minute ashore.
The journey runs door to door. Your chauffeur is staged at your ship’s own terminal on Dodge Island before you clear the arrivals hall, so the wait belongs to the driver, not to you. Bags go straight from the terminal curb into the vehicle, one group only, and the route heads north on I-95 as a single direct leg — no shared stops, no detours to collect strangers along the way.
Plan on roughly 55 to 72 minutes from the terminal to the hotel door, depending on traffic and the hour. Disembarkation mornings stack up quickly at the exits, but with a car already waiting and one straight run up the highway, the drive to The Winterset Suites stays simple. Luggage help is included at both ends, and the flat rate already covers gas and typical tolls.
The Winterset Suites in Fort Lauderdale is 32.0 miles from the Port of Miami by road, about 58 minutes without heavy traffic via I-95. The fare is per vehicle: $140 for the Black SUV, $290 for the Van and $350 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 32.0 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $140 |
| Drop-off address | 2899 Terramar St, Fort Lauderdale |
| Drive time | 58 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $290 |
| Main roads | I-95 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $350 |
| Back from The Winterset Suites | $140 / $290 / $350 |
The return covers the same 32.0 miles: pickup at the main entrance of the hotel (2899 Terramar St), drop-off at your cruise terminal at PortMiami after about 58 minutes. From The Winterset Suites the Black SUV costs $140, the Van $290 and the Van XL $350. Open the booking box with the points swapped and choose the date and time. Book the return
The Winterset Suites is 32.0 miles by road from the Port of Miami. In light traffic the drive takes about 58 minutes via I-95; rush hour can add time, but it is a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $140 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 The Winterset Suites then takes about 58 minutes.
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 Winterset Suites.
The Black SUV holds up to 5 passengers, with passengers plus big suitcases up to 10; on this route it costs $140. Six to nine travelers with their cases take the Van ($290), ten to fourteen the Van XL ($350). All three go door to door to The Winterset Suites.
We do. The driver picks you up at The Winterset Suites and takes you to your cruise terminal for $140 (Black SUV), $290 (Van) or $350 (Van XL). Plan on about 58 minutes for the 32.0 miles, more at rush hour.
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The little ones were half asleep when we walked off, and a private van right at the terminal got everyone to The Winterset Suites in one piece. The ride from the terminal to The Winterset Suites was easy the whole way, and we could just settle in. We were dropped right at the front door of The Winterset Suites, not on a corner with the bags.
We cruised as a group and wanted everyone and the luggage in one private ride to The Winterset Suites after disembarking. It was a private car for our party alone — no side pickups — so much nicer than piling in with strangers. Booking was easy, we got clear pickup details, and everything lined up perfectly.
We cruised with a big crew and wanted all of us and the bags in one private ride to The Winterset Suites after disembarking.
Took all the worry out of disembarkation morning — highly recommend. For a no-hassle way to get from the ship to The Winterset Suites, it was money well spent.
Stepping off the ship, having the ride already handled to The Winterset Suites was such a relief. There was a name sign at the terminal doors, so we didn’t have to look around.