A private cruise transfer to or from Port of Miami and The Palms Hotel and Spa runs about 7.5 miles in 24–26 minutes via SR A1A and MacArthur Causeway, at a flat rate from $135 per vehicle — a reserved black SUV with a bilingual chauffeur, luggage help, and pickup right at your ship’s own terminal.
Pricing is flat and per vehicle for the one-way run — the group travels together for a single locked fare, tolls and fuel included.
Book the ride before you dock and disembarkation becomes the easy part: your reserved black SUV meets you at the terminal and runs straight to The Palms Hotel and Spa, no stops.
Your driver follows SR A1A and MacArthur Causeway for the 7.5-mile hop and drops the group at the entrance, bags carried to the curb beside you.
Staying at The Palms Hotel and Spa puts the shoreline steps away — plenty of guests trade the ship’s pool for real sand the same afternoon they disembark.
If your itinerary includes MIA or FLL, ask for the airport leg when you message us: same vehicles, same flat pricing, one coordinated plan for the day.
Payment stays flexible while the reservation stays firm:
If you stay on after the cruise, the Miami Beach Boardwalk and the Faena District are close by, with Indian Creek and the Bass Museum of Art also nearby in Mid-Beach.
We keep it personal: one group per vehicle, a bilingual chauffeur, and premium service from the first message to the terminal curb.
Budget 24 to 26 minutes between Port of Miami and The Palms Hotel and Spa, depending on the hour.
Saturday and Sunday mornings are the port’s rush — thousands of passengers walk off the ships at once — so the pickup is timed to your actual disembarkation, with the SR A1A and MacArthur Causeway traffic already priced into the plan.
For a clean, surprise-free total, here is what stays outside the quoted price:
Courtesy wait time is included on every booking:
Families come off the ships every week — the car seat side is handled:
Quieter than South Beach but still on the ocean, Mid-Beach means Collins Avenue resorts, the beachwalk, and the Bass Museum a few blocks south.
For rooms, parking, and check-in questions, the property itself is the source — see The Palms Hotel and Spa’s official page.
Ships rarely clear all passengers at one exact minute, so the pickup is planned around your ship’s arrival with the included 30-minute wait absorbing customs and the luggage hall — you walk out, the vehicle is there, and The Palms Hotel and Spa is next.
Roughly 24 to 26 minutes terminal to door, depending on traffic and the hour.
Yes — the same flat one-way rate covers the reverse leg. Book both directions together and each pickup is planned around your ship’s schedule.
Plan on one checked bag plus a carry-on per passenger in the SUV; the vans carry proportionally more. Message us about oversized items and we confirm the right vehicle.
Yes — book both legs together (each priced at the flat one-way rate) and the return pickup is scheduled for your sailing date.
Ships sail on their own clock — pickups outside the 7:00 AM–9:00 PM window carry a small surcharge:
The difference shows at 8 AM on a turnaround Saturday: app queues and climbing multipliers at the port exits on one side; on the other, a chauffeur already staged at your terminal at a fare set days ago.
Coming off a ship with the whole passenger list, the calculus is simple — a locked fare and a driver already assigned, instead of hoping the nearest car accepts a trip from the port at rush hour.
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A short message with your travel date, party size, and cruise line is enough — we reply with the confirmed flat rate and the terminal pickup plan for The Palms Hotel and Spa.
Message first rather than calling — we are often mid-service with other clients and answer texts fastest.
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Booking a minimum of 24 hours out is our advice. During holidays and busy weekends, reserving early helps guarantee you get a spot.
Absolutely, we take reservations from anywhere on the globe. International payments are welcome, and we keep travelers in the loop through WhatsApp and email.
No. We handle advance reservations only. Booking at least four hours ahead is recommended; same-day rides depend on availability and can’t be promised.
Yes. To lock in your booking, we request a 50% down payment for reservations below $199 USD and 30% for reservations of $200 USD or higher.
No. To hold and guarantee the vehicle, a 50% deposit must be sent through our payment link or via Zelle. Whatever’s left can be paid in cash once the driver shows up.
No. Beyond the airport, we also cover hotels, ports, train stations, restaurants, and private residences.
We run XL SUVs for smaller parties, vans seating 12 and 14, and full-size buses holding 40 to 54 passengers — perfect for large gatherings.
Yes. We handle weddings, corporate conferences, VIP functions, and other special events. Get in touch for a personalized quote.
A number of vehicles in our fleet come with Wi-Fi and USB ports. Tell us ahead of time if it’s a must-have, and we’ll assign a vehicle that fits your needs.
No. We only do private transfers. The vehicle is set aside just for you and your party, with no shared seating whatsoever.
Not an issue. We follow your flight live and shift the pickup time as needed, with no added cost.
Pass along the updated details as soon as you can, and we’ll revise your booking while keeping an eye on the new flight status.
Curbside pickup is our main approach. Just message us your exit gate and the driver will roll up within minutes — typically quicker than the classic sign-holding option.
Should you rather have the driver wait in the terminal holding a sign with your name, we can set that up too for $20
The day before your ride, we’ll message you the driver’s name, the vehicle model, and its license plate, plus step-by-step curbside pickup directions.
No need to stress. We’ll message you the moment your flight touches down. If we don’t hear back quickly, the driver will automatically make his way to the international arrivals hall. Wait there and we’ll locate you; we never leave anyone stranded.
On domestic flights, we allow up to 60 minutes of waiting after arrival.
On international flights, the courtesy window stretches to 120 minutes.
For hotel pickups, there’s a 15-minute grace window.
For port pickups, we hold up to 60 minutes beyond the scheduled time.
This is uncommon, given that two complimentary hours of waiting are already built in. If you remain inside the airport past that point, the ride can be treated as a no-show. You may also ask for more waiting time, priced at US$ 30 for every additional 30-minute block, paid in cash straight to the driver.
Yes. Our drivers give a hand loading and unloading your luggage.
The standard limit is one large suitcase plus one carry-on for each traveler.
Bringing bulkier or extra items — additional suitcases, musical instruments, mobility gear, or strollers? Let us know beforehand so we can set aside the room. There may be an extra fee.
Yes. Small pets are welcome, provided they remain in a secure carrier. Please give us a heads-up in advance.
Yes. One free child car seat comes with the ride for kids under five. Need an additional seat? Request it ahead of time; it runs US$ 15.
We’d appreciate it if you didn’t eat while traveling. Only water in sealed bottles may be brought on board.
Unplanned stops aren’t part of the base fare. That said, if a short, nearby stop is set up in advance, we’ll do our best to work it in. A modest charge may apply depending on the extra time.
Yes. Give us a minimum of 24 hours’ notice and, subject to availability, we’ll move your pickup time.
No. The price we quote is what you pay — nothing hidden. A driver tip is optional and entirely up to you; it’s always appreciated.
Quick trip from PortMiami, zero stress after disembarking . Highly recommend.
On time, friendly driver, easy ride to the hotel No surge, price as quoted.
Felt taken care of. kind and attentive throughout, best of all they confirmed by message the night before.
Funcionou direitinho. chegou no horário certinho.
Driver knew exactly which terminal we were at.