Ride private to or from Port of Miami and Flip Flop Inn 143: roughly 144.3 miles, 155–167 minutes by I-595, reserved ahead at a flat rate from $350 per vehicle. One group per vehicle, a bilingual chauffeur, and a pickup staged for your ship’s arrival — never a shared shuttle.
Pricing is flat and per vehicle for the one-way run — the group travels together for a single locked fare, tolls and fuel included.
The most reliable option is a pre-booked private transfer: a reserved black SUV assigned to your group, timed to your ship’s arrival, staged at the terminal when you walk off.
The chauffeur loads the bags at the terminal curb and takes I-595, so the roughly 144.3 miles to Flip Flop Inn 143 is a single, direct leg.
With Fort Myers Beach right on the coast, a beach afternoon after the cruise is the natural next move — drop the bags at Flip Flop Inn 143 and walk to the water.
From Flip Flop Inn 143 the port is a genuine road trip, and that is exactly when a private vehicle earns its keep — space to stretch, your own climate zone, and stops only when you ask.
Times Square and the pier and Lovers Key State Park sit within easy reach of the stay, with Matanzas Pass and Bowditch Point Park also nearby in Fort Myers Beach.
Reserving is simple: half now, half on the day, and a fair cancellation window.
The trip normally runs 155–167 minutes for the 144.3-mile route.
Disembarkation mornings stack up fast at the terminal exits; your driver is staged before you clear the hall, so the wait is theirs, not yours, and I-595 does the rest.
We keep it personal: one group per vehicle, a bilingual chauffeur, and better service from the first message to the terminal curb.
A few things sit outside the fare, so you can plan for them:
Every reservation carries free wait time:
Fort Myers Beach lines Estero Island with seven miles of shallow Gulf water, the pier district at Times Square, and Lovers Key’s wild beaches next door.
Planning extra days around Fort Myers Beach? See the official Fort Myers Islands & Beaches visitor site.
Child safety seats are part of the service:
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 Flip Flop Inn 143 is next.
For the whole vehicle. The flat rate above covers your entire group one way — it does not increase per passenger.
Roughly 155 to 167 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.
For dawn embarkations or late-night returns, a modest after-hours amount applies:
An app assigns whoever is nearby, in whatever car they drive, at whatever the surge says. A reservation assigns a specific vehicle to your group at a fixed fare, staged for your ship’s arrival — a different product for a morning when everyone leaves at once.
There is also the wait itself. A rideshare is requested only after you clear the hall and hauls you to a pickup zone; our driver is coordinated by message as you exit, with 30 minutes of courtesy wait already included, and a schedule change on your side is a message, not a new fare.
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Send the date, group size, and your ship and we confirm the vehicle to Flip Flop Inn 143 with the pickup staged around your arrival.
Message first rather than calling — we are often mid-service with other clients and answer texts fastest.
WhatsApp: the green button on this site | SMS: +1 (305) 497-0440 | Email: [email protected]
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.
Cancellation Policy: For any ride booked, once it hits 24 hours or less it is non-refundable. More then 24+(anticipation) full refund.
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.
Traffic made it slower than the quoted time, but sorted it out quickly, 20-minute pickup window worked for us.
Llegamos tarde y agotados, nuestra familia de cuatro llegó tarde y lo elegiría antes que el shuttle del hotel. incluso con tráfico la ruta tuvo sentido. Nos ayudó con las cuatro maletas grandes. (la tarifa de $80 se mantuvo)
Bom motorista. Motorista profissional. No horário. Pontual.
A confirmação chegou mais tarde do que eu esperava, mas o motorista foi educado
Sin contratiempos. primera vez con transfer privado en Miami, sin arrepentirnos. nos confirmaron por mensaje la noche anterior. Sin observaciones.