From $600 per vehicle — a private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa covers 233.4 miles (375.6 km) in about 244 to 250 minutes by black SUV or climate-controlled van, at a flat rate. The northbound run up toward Orlando is door-to-door, with curbside cruise-terminal pickup for your whole party, luggage included.
Fares are flat per vehicle and locked when you book, covering the whole group for the one-way trip.
Booking is straightforward: reserve in advance, share your ship and arrival details, and a driver is assigned for your party alone. Your group rides in a single private vehicle straight from the terminal toward the resort lobby — no shared seats, no extra stops along the way. Choose the black SUV for up to five travelers, or a van when six to fourteen people sail together. There is ample room for cruise luggage, so checked bags and carry-ons ride with you. The driver pulls up curbside as you clear the terminal, loads the bags, and heads north toward Orlando. Drop-off is at the resort entrance, not a distant lot or station. Returning to the ship works the same way in reverse: the driver collects you from the resort and delivers you to the correct cruise terminal in time for boarding. One message on WhatsApp confirms the pickup window and the vehicle class.
The drive covers 233.4 miles (375.6 km) and runs about 244 minutes in light traffic, edging toward 250 minutes at peak. Florida’s Turnpike handles the long middle stretch north out of Miami-Dade toward the Orlando area, where the route is speedy and steady once you are past the metro exits. Most of the delta between off-peak and peak comes from the first miles leaving the port and the final approach near the resort, not the open highway. Disembark mornings, when several ships empty at once, are the slowest window to clear the terminal itself; the driver builds that into the pickup timing. Departing the resort for a return sailing, the same corridor brings you back to the cruise terminal with buffer for check-in. Plan for roughly four hours and ten minutes of road time, offer or take, depending on the hour you set out.
The driver waits curbside at your assigned PortMiami terminal as your group exits with luggage. If you request it on WhatsApp ahead of time, the driver holds a name sign so you spot the pickup rapidly, even in the disembark-morning rush when several ships unload together. Share your ship name, terminal, and expected off-time when you book so the timing matches your actual exit rather than a guessed slot. Once you reach the curb, the driver loads the bags and you head straight out — no walking to a remote lot or waiting in a rideshare queue. For departures, the meeting point flips to the resort entrance: the driver arrives at the lobby at the agreed time and brings you to the right terminal for boarding. A swift message on the day keeps both ends organized if your plans shift by a few minutes.
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa is a lakefront resort on Turkey Lake Road in Orlando, minutes from the Universal Orlando area and the International Drive corridor. The property spreads across one- and two-bedroom villa-style suites, several pools, an on-site spa, and lakeside dining — a relaxing landing pad after days at sea, or a roomy base before you board. The location puts the main theme parks within a short drive, which is why numerous itineraries pair a Miami sailing with a few Orlando days on either end. You can review room types and amenities on the Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa Official Page or browse the wider portfolio on the Westgate Resorts Official Site. Our drop-off is at the resort’s main entrance, so you roll your bags straight to check-in.
The flat fare already covers the costs that catch travelers off guard. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel for the whole drive are built into the rate — nothing extra is collected en route. Onboard WiFi runs off a mobile hotspot, so the family can stream or check resort details along the way. Pets are not accepted; certified service animals are welcome with advance notice. The price you agree to is the price for the ride.
A few items sit outside the flat fare. Pickups scheduled outside daytime hours add a surcharge detailed below. Otherwise the rate is all-in — tolls, fuel, and WiFi need no top-up on the road.
Cruise travelers ask the same practical questions before booking a long transfer north to Orlando. Below are direct answers on late ships, luggage, pricing, and disembark-day pickup, drawn from how this specific PortMiami-to-resort run actually works, so you can reserve with the full picture.
Your pickup is re-timed at no extra charge. Ship arrivals are monitored, so a late dock simply shifts your window — the driver waits rather than leaving. Share your ship name and sailing date on WhatsApp when you book, and any delay is handled without re-booking or a surge fare.
There is room for the luggage you carry off the ship — checked bags and carry-ons ride with your group. Travel light or fully loaded; the SUV and vans are sized for cruise parties and their gear. Tell us your group size on WhatsApp and the right vehicle is assigned.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person — your whole party rides for the one flat price shown above. Whether two or twelve travel together, the fare for that vehicle does not change. This is why a full group often pays far less per head than booking individual rides.
A round trip is simply double the one-way fare — the outbound transfer to the resort plus the return to your cruise terminal, booked together. Reserving both legs at once locks your departure-day pickup, so a ride is set and waiting when you head back to the port.
Yes — disembarkation-day pickups are the core of this service. The driver meets you curbside as you clear the terminal, even on busy mornings when several ships unload at once. Send your ship and expected off-time on WhatsApp, and the pickup is timed to your actual exit.
A more coordinated, premium service — flat fare, named driver, cruise-terminal pickup — at a significantly lower total cost than Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
| Feature | Us | Uber | Lyft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Flat rate locked at booking | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak |
| Vehicle | Black SUV reserved for your group | Driver’s own car | Driver’s own car |
| Cruise terminal meet-and-greet | Driver waits at the terminal with your name | Curbside only after you book | Curbside only after you book |
| Ship arrival tracking | Yes — free re-timing if your ship docks late | No — you re-book if delayed | No — you re-book if delayed |
One booking, one coordinated pickup, significantly lower cost than an Uber Black or Lyft Lux surge.
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Lock in your PortMiami transfer now and have a private driver set for arrival or departure day. Message us with your ship name, sailing date, party size, and the daytime or after-hours pickup window, and you’ll obtain the vehicle assignment plus a secure payment link in return. Cruise weekends book up early, so reserve ahead to hold your slot.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (786) 682-8748The ride from the Port of Miami to Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa covers 228.8 miles and takes about 3 hours 50 minutes in light traffic via Florida’s Turnpike. Each vehicle has its own fare: Black SUV $600, Van $850, Van XL $1050. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 228.8 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $600 |
| Drop-off address | 9500 Turkey Lake Rd, Orlando |
| Drive time | 3 hours 50 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $850 |
| Main roads | Florida’s Turnpike |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $1050 |
| Back from Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa | $600 / $850 / $1050 |
The return covers the same 228.8 miles: pickup at the main entrance of the resort (9500 Turkey Lake Rd), drop-off at your cruise terminal at PortMiami after about 3 hours 50 minutes. From Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa the Black SUV costs $600, the Van $850 and the Van XL $1050. Open the booking box with the points swapped and choose the date and time. Book the return
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa is 228.8 miles by road from the Port of Miami. In light traffic the drive takes about 3 hours 50 minutes via Florida’s Turnpike; rush hour can add time, but it is a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $600 for the Black SUV.
Choose the moment you will be on the curb with your luggage. The driver is at your terminal at the agreed time, then covers the 228.8 miles to Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa.
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 Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa.
The Black SUV holds up to 5 passengers, with passengers plus big suitcases up to 10; on this route it costs $600. Six to nine travelers with their cases take the Van ($850), ten to fourteen the Van XL ($1050). All three go door to door to Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa.
On sailing day the ride from Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa to your terminal is $600 for the Black SUV, $850 for the Van and $1050 for the Van XL. The 228.8 miles take about 3 hours 50 minutes in light traffic, so leave early enough for boarding.
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Sin contratiempos. llegó puntual sin demoras, y nos confirmaron por mensaje la noche anterior.
Interior limpio. Ayudó con maletas. Bien hecho. Vale la pena.
Hice la reserva desde el lobby del hotel, éramos una familia de cinco y llegó puntual sin demoras. siguieron la llegada de nuestro crucero sin que se lo pidiéramos. Nos facilitó el día. (con 3 carry-ons y 2 maletas grandes)
Confirmación rápida. Reservé fácil. Bien hecho.
Nice service. smooth driving, no sudden moves, honestly even with traffic the route was sensible. (we were 8 in the van and still comfortable)