From $415 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from Port of Miami to ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort in a chauffeured SUV or van.
The fare is locked per vehicle for the one-way journey, and it already covers the tolls, the fuel and the driver’s time.
Disembarkation at Port of Miami is easier with a driver already outside the terminal. The greeting at the curb is part of the price, the Meet & Greet at the terminal adds $40, and the vehicle is yours alone from the port to the destination, luggage included.
‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort sits on Captiva Island, a slender barrier island curling into the Gulf at the northern end of the Sanibel and Captiva chain. The name fits the geography: the property rests on the narrow band of land with the Gulf on one side and calmer bay water on the other, so both shorelines stay within a short walk. It is a full island resort rather than a single building, the kind of place travelers settle into for a few unhurried days after a cruise.
Step outside and the island’s best-known landmarks are close at hand. The J.N. ‘Ding’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge and the Sanibel Lighthouse are both within simple reach, while Blind Pass — the channel that marks the edge of Captiva — and the small cluster of shops at Captiva Village round out what you can explore on foot or by bike. This is quiet, low-rise island country, a world away from the pace of the port you just left.
The wider draw here is the shoreline itself. Captiva and its beaches are famous among shell collectors, and the sand fills with visitors bent over in the classic hunt for the day’s locate. Bike paths thread the island, the water stays gentle, and the Gulf light softens everything by late afternoon. Arriving by private car means you reach all of this with your luggage already in the vehicle and no transfers to sort out, so the first thing you do on Captiva is unpack rather than problem-solve.
The journey runs as one direct leg. Your chauffeur meets you right at the terminal your cruise line uses, takes your bags at the curb, and loads them into the vehicle reserved for your group alone. From there it is a single straight run across the state to the island — no stops to make and no connections to catch, with the same car and driver from the terminal door to the resort entrance.
Plan on roughly 175 miles and about 194 to 203 minutes between the port and ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort, depending on the hour and the disembarkation crowds. Because the driver is staged before you clear the terminal hall, the waiting is theirs rather than yours, and there is courtesy wait time built in for exactly that reason. Tell us your ship and arrival date, and the pickup is timed to when your group actually steps off.
From the Port of Miami, plan on about 3 hours 15 minutes and 174.0 miles to reach ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort in Captiva Island via I-595. Prices are per vehicle, not per seat: $415 for the Black SUV, $550 for the Van, $675 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 174.0 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $415 |
| Drive time | 3 hours 15 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $550 |
| Main roads | I-595 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $675 |
| Back from ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort | $415 / $550 / $675 |
Going back works the same way. The driver meets you at the main entrance of the resort and takes you to your cruise terminal at PortMiami, 174.0 miles away, in about 3 hours 15 minutes with light traffic. Fares for the return from ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort are $415 (Black SUV), $550 (Van) and $675 (Van XL). The booking box below opens with the two points swapped. Book the return
The 174.0 miles from the Port of Miami to ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort take about 3 hours 15 minutes without heavy traffic via I-595. At busy hours, allow extra time. Each vehicle has a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $415 for the Black SUV, $550 for the Van and $675 for the Van XL.
Set the pickup for when you expect to clear the cruise terminal, allowing for customs and the luggage hall. From the terminal, ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort is 174.0 miles away, about 3 hours 15 minutes in light traffic.
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 ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort starts as soon as the bags are loaded and takes about 3 hours 15 minutes.
Count people and big suitcases together: up to 10 fit the Black SUV at $415. Larger groups going to ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort take the Van at $550, for 9 passengers and 9 cases, or the Van XL at $675, for 14 and 14. One carry-on each is included.
Yes. The return from ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort to the Port of Miami costs $415 in the Black SUV, $550 in the Van and $675 in the Van XL. Allow about 3 hours 15 minutes for the drive, plus a margin, before your boarding time; the return section above has the booking link.
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Our whole crew walked off together and it was so easy to have one private van waiting at the terminal for the ride to ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort — nobody splitting up. Booking was easy, we got clear pickup details, and everything went exactly as planned. There was space to spare for the whole group and everyone’s bags in one van to ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort.
We booked one van for the entire crew from the terminal to ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort so nobody got left behind. It was a private car for our party alone — no side pickups — exactly right for the morning. We got a clear confirmation, so there was no guessing at the port.
My husband and I finished a wonderful cruise and capped it off with a private car ready at the curb to take us to ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort — no fuss at the port. Honestly the most stress-free part of the whole trip — the port end was completely handled. Booking was quick, we got everything in writing, and everything matched what we were told.
No íbamos a batallar con los pequeños y el equipaje buscando transporte en el puerto, así que coordinamos una van privada a ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort. Ya guardamos el contacto para nuestro próximo crucero desde PortMiami. El conductor nos dejó en la entrada de ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort, y no a media cuadra.
Para un desembarque tranquilo, mi esposo y yo hicimos que un conductor privado nos esperara en la terminal de cruceros y nos llevara a ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort. Sinceramente la parte más tranquila del viaje — el puerto quedó totalmente resuelto. El van estaba con espacio de sobra para todo el equipaje del crucero, con lugar para todo.