From $165 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from Port of Miami to Vistalmar Beach Resort in a chauffeured SUV or van.
Every fare below is per vehicle, one way, with the driver, fuel and tolls inside the number. Pick the row that fits your group and luggage.
Tell us the ship and the driver times the pickup to its arrival, then waits at your terminal’s curb at PortMiami. The curbside greeting there is included in the fare; the Meet & Greet at the terminal is a $40 add-on. From the port the ride is direct, with no other passengers.
Vistalmar Beach Resort sits along the low-key stretch of coast in Pompano & Deerfield Beach, just north of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. This is a quieter side of the shoreline, where Pompano keeps its old fishing-village character and Deerfield holds onto its Blue Wave beach. After days at sea, it is an easy place to land — the pace here is peaceful, and the ocean is the whole point.
Staying at the resort puts the shoreline just steps away, so the sand is close enough that plenty of guests trade the ship’s pool for the real thing the same afternoon they disembark. The setting leans toward relaxed beach days rather than a packed itinerary, which suits travelers who want to slow down the moment they step out of the vehicle. For rooms, parking, check-in times, and any property-specific questions, the resort’s own official page is the reliable source — we handle the ride, and they handle the stay.
There is plenty within easy reach once you have settled in. The Pompano Beach Fishing Pier and the Deerfield Beach Pier both sit close to the resort, and the Pompano Beach Amphitheater and Quiet Waters Park round out the options nearby in Pompano & Deerfield Beach. It is a compact, walkable pocket of the coast, so you can spend a first day wandering the piers or the beach without needing to plan much at all. That mix of shoreline and small local landmarks is what keeps this part of the coast feeling personal rather than crowded.
The trip runs as a single, direct leg. Your chauffeur meets your group curbside at your own terminal on Dodge Island, organized by message as you come out of the hall, then loads the bags right at the terminal curb — no dragging luggage across a parking lot. From there it is I-95 north to Vistalmar Beach Resort, roughly 43.5 miles covered as one clean run rather than a series of stops.
Plan on about 67 to 82 minutes between Port of Miami and the resort, depending on the hour, since traffic on I-95 is the only real variable. That is exactly why the pickup is timed to your ship’s actual arrival with room to spare, not cut to a rigid slot. Your booking includes 60 minutes of complimentary wait at the terminal, so the pace of customs never costs you the ride within that time. The vehicle is yours alone for the whole trip, from the first message to the door at Vistalmar Beach Resort.
The ride from the Port of Miami to Vistalmar Beach Resort covers 43.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 9 minutes in light traffic via I-95. Each vehicle has its own fare: Black SUV $165, Van $290, Van XL $350. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 43.8 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $165 |
| Drop-off address | 259 NE 20th Ave, Deerfield Beach |
| Drive time | 1 hour 9 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $290 |
| Main roads | I-95 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $350 |
| Back from Vistalmar Beach Resort | $165 / $290 / $350 |
Going back works the same way. The driver meets you at the main entrance of the resort (259 NE 20th Ave) and takes you to your cruise terminal at PortMiami, 43.8 miles away, in about 1 hour 9 minutes with light traffic. Fares for the return from Vistalmar Beach Resort are $165 (Black SUV), $290 (Van) and $350 (Van XL). The booking box below opens with the two points swapped. Book the return
Plan on about 1 hour 9 minutes for the 43.8 miles from the Port of Miami to Vistalmar Beach Resort via I-95 when the roads are clear. Peak hours can stretch the trip; it is a fixed fare per vehicle, no traffic or surge charges: $165 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, Vistalmar Beach Resort is 43.8 miles away, about 1 hour 9 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 Vistalmar Beach Resort.
In the Black SUV ($165 to Vistalmar Beach Resort) passengers plus big suitcases can add up to 10, so five people with five cases fit. The Van ($290) carries 9 passengers and 9 big cases, the Van XL ($350) 14 and 14, and everyone keeps a carry-on.
Yes. The return from Vistalmar Beach Resort to the Port of Miami costs $165 in the Black SUV, $290 in the Van and $350 in the Van XL. Allow about 1 hour 9 minutes for the drive, plus a margin, before your boarding time; the return section above has the booking link.
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After our cruise, my husband and I didn’t feel like chasing a ride at the terminal, so we arranged a private car to Vistalmar Beach Resort. The night before, we got a message with the driver’s name and plate number, so there was no guessing at the curb on the way out. The fare was locked in at booking, no surprise on a busy disembarkation morning.
El desembarque más tranquilo que hemos tenido — conductor en la acera, maletas resueltas, directo a la puerta de Vistalmar Beach Resort. Sin filas que hacer — caminamos de la terminal a un auto que ya estaba ahí.
My husband and I walked off the ship at PortMiami and a private car was waiting at the terminal curb to take us to Vistalmar Beach Resort. We were dropped straight at the door of Vistalmar Beach Resort, not across the street. There was a board with our name on it at the exit, so we spotted the driver immediately.
As a solo cruiser I pre-booked a private transfer from the terminal to Vistalmar Beach Resort for the morning I got off, and it took all the guesswork out of it. For a stress-free way to get from the ship to Vistalmar Beach Resort, it was money well spent.
My wife and I didn’t want the taxi scramble outside the terminal, so we reserved a private ride to Vistalmar Beach Resort before we even sailed. No lot to comb through — we just went straight from the curb into the car. We knew the plan before the ship even docked, so there was no guessing at the port.