From $380 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from Port of Miami to Tip Top isles resort and marina in a chauffeured SUV or van.
One number per vehicle covers the full journey one way. Choose by how many people ride and how many bags come along.
Walk off, clear the terminal, and the private vehicle is already outside. The driver knows which terminal the ship uses and times the pickup to the real disembarkation, with the curbside greeting included in the fare and the Meet & Greet at the terminal available for $40 if you want it. Bags in, and the car heads out of the port.
Tip Top Isles Resort and Marina sits on Estero Island, the long barrier strip that Fort Myers Beach calls home. It pairs a waterfront stay with its own marina, so guests wake close to the boats and to the wide Gulf sand that gives this part of the Florida coast its reputation. The road distance from the cruise terminal runs about 155 miles, which places the resort well up the state’s southwest side, far enough from the port that arriving with your luggage already in the vehicle makes the day much simpler.
The island keeps things barefoot. Sand runs wide and soft, and the Times Square pier district gathers the shops, casual food, and evening strolls that most visitors drift toward. At either end of Estero Island the passes are known for their dolphins, and it is common to spot them cutting through the water as boats come and go. Because the resort backs onto its marina, the water is part of the scene from the moment you arrive rather than something you go looking for.
There is more within easy reach when you want to wander. Lovers Key State Park sits nearby, a quieter counterpoint to the pier crowds, and Matanzas Pass adds another slice of the Fort Myers Beach shoreline to discover. Arriving by private transfer means you step out at the resort entrance with your bags carried to the curb beside you, ready to drop your things and be on the sand or the dock before the afternoon is gone.
Book before you dock and the run to Tip Top Isles Resort and Marina stays simple. Your reserved SUV meets your group at the cruise terminal your line uses, on Dodge Island, and the driver is organized by message as you clear the hall. Bags go straight into the vehicle, and the journey heads out with no stops along the way.
From the port the route follows I-595 for the roughly 155-mile drive, and you should plan on 160 to 171 minutes depending on the hour. Traffic on I-595 is the one real variable, which is why the pickup is planned around your ship’s actual arrival with room to spare. A 60-minute wait window is built in to cover the gangway and the luggage hall, so when you walk out the vehicle is there and the resort is next.
Booking takes the full fare up front, paid online. There are no seat fees and no add-ons unless you request them.
From the Port of Miami, plan on about 2 hours 41 minutes and 155.2 miles to reach Tip Top Isles Resort and Marina in Fort Myers Beach via I-595. Prices are per vehicle, not per seat: $380 for the Black SUV, $500 for the Van, $610 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 155.2 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $380 |
| Drive time | 2 hours 41 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $500 |
| Main roads | I-595 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $610 |
| Back from Tip Top Isles Resort and Marina | $380 / $500 / $610 |
The return covers the same 155.2 miles: pickup at the main entrance of the resort, drop-off at your cruise terminal at PortMiami after about 2 hours 41 minutes. From Tip Top Isles Resort and Marina the Black SUV costs $380, the Van $500 and the Van XL $610. Open the booking box with the points swapped and choose the date and time. Book the return
Tip Top Isles Resort and Marina is 155.2 miles by road from the Port of Miami. In light traffic the drive takes about 2 hours 41 minutes via I-595; rush hour can add time, but it is a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $380 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 Tip Top Isles Resort and Marina then takes about 2 hours 41 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 Tip Top Isles Resort and Marina starts as soon as the bags are loaded and takes about 2 hours 41 minutes.
Count people and big suitcases together: up to 10 fit the Black SUV at $380. Larger groups going to Tip Top Isles Resort and Marina take the Van at $500, for 9 passengers and 9 cases, or the Van XL at $610, for 14 and 14. One carry-on each is included.
On sailing day the ride from Tip Top Isles Resort and Marina to your terminal is $380 for the Black SUV, $500 for the Van and $610 for the Van XL. The 155.2 miles take about 2 hours 41 minutes in light traffic, so leave early enough for boarding.
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The two of us sailed out of PortMiami and having a private car meet us at the terminal for the ride over to Tip Top isles resort and marina was the best part of the day. Booking was quick, we got clear pickup details, and everything went exactly as planned.
Viaje fácil, tarifa fija, sin sorpresas de la terminal a Tip Top isles resort and marina. Lo recomiendo sin dudar. Había un buen período de gracia desde la hora acordada, así que nunca tuvimos que apurarme para juntar las maletas.
Nuestro grupo entero fue todo junto directo del puerto a Tip Top isles resort and marina, y salió buenísimo. El auto estaba con espacio de sobra para todo el equipaje del crucero, con lugar para todo. Había una ventana de cortesía desde la hora acordada, así que nunca tuvimos que apurarme para pasar la aduana.
My wife and I walked off the ship at PortMiami and a private car was already at the curb to take us to Tip Top isles resort and marina. Honestly the smoothest part of the whole trip — everything just fell into place at the terminal.
My partner and I had a great sailing and followed it with a private car waiting right at the terminal to take us to Tip Top isles resort and marina — not one worry at the terminal.