Ride private to or from Port of Miami and Anchor Inn and Cottages: roughly 162.2 miles, 170–181 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.
These are one-way, per-vehicle rates for transfers to or from Port of Miami; the price you book is the price you pay.
The most reliable option is a pre-booked private transfer: a dedicated SUV assigned to your group, timed to your ship’s arrival, staged at the terminal when you walk off.
Your driver follows I-595 for the 162.2-mile hop and drops the group at the entrance, bags carried to the curb beside you.
On a run this long the difference between a packed shuttle and your own vehicle is the whole day: you set the departure, the pace, and the playlist.
Hotel pickups happen at the lobby door at the agreed hour. Terminal pickups are timed to disembarkation, with half an hour of free waiting so customs lines never cost you the ride.
Staying at Anchor Inn and Cottages puts the shoreline steps away — plenty of guests trade the ship’s pool for real sand the same afternoon they disembark.
Guests here often fit in the J.N. ‘Ding’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge and the Sanibel Lighthouse once they land ashore, with Bowman’s Beach and Captiva Village also nearby in Sanibel & Captiva.
The booking terms fit on one hand — deposit, balance, refund window, done.
Every reservation carries free wait time:
The flat rate is honest because its edges are clear — these are not included:
We keep it personal: one group per vehicle, a bilingual chauffeur, and better service from the first message to the terminal curb.
The trip normally runs 170–181 minutes for the 162.2-mile route.
Traffic on I-595 is the only variable, which is why the pickup follows your ship’s actual arrival with room to spare rather than a slot cut to the minute.
Families come off the ships every week — the car seat side is handled:
No high-rises on Sanibel: just the lighthouse, the refuge’s mangroves, and sand that surrenders more shells than anywhere else in Florida.
Roughly 170 to 181 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.
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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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 Anchor Inn and Cottages.
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.
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.
Sem dor de cabeça: carregou tudo rápido e com cuidado, coube o carrinho do bebê e as malas, primeira vez de transfer privado em Miami, sem arrependimento.
Motorista gentil. Bom preço. Vale a pena. Viagem tranquila.
Confirmação rápida. Trajeto silencioso. Carro limpo. Ajudou com as malas.
Sozinho, queria algo simples e boa primeira impressão de Miami graças a esse serviço. trajeto suave do meio-fio até o lobby. Não tem o que reclamar.
Reservé y llegaron, segunda reserva, misma calidad.