Ride private to or from Port of Miami and Bikini Hostel: roughly 5.3 miles, 13–15 minutes by MacArthur Causeway and SR A1A, reserved ahead at a flat rate from $80 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 private 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 MacArthur Causeway and SR A1A, so the roughly 5.3 miles to Bikini Hostel is a single, direct leg.
From the sand at Lummus Park to the pastel facades of Ocean Drive, South Beach concentrates the classic Miami Beach postcard — the Art Deco district, Española Way, and Lincoln Road — into one walkable grid.
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 Bikini Hostel is next.
Choose by headcount and luggage — every option is private and runs direct between the terminals and Bikini Hostel.
Count on roughly 13–15 minutes terminal to door, light traffic to heavy.
Traffic on MacArthur Causeway and SR A1A 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.
Every booking gets its own vehicle and chauffeur — a better experience built around your sailing, not a pooled shuttle making the rounds.
For a clean, surprise-free total, here is what stays outside the quoted price:
Courtesy wait time is included on every booking:
Reserving is simple: half now, half on the day, and a fair cancellation window.
Guests here often fit in Ocean Drive and Lincoln Road Mall once they land ashore, with Lummus Park Beach and the New World Center also nearby in South Beach.
At your ship’s own terminal on Dodge Island — the driver is coordinated by message as you exit the hall and meets your group at the curb. Tell us the cruise line and we stage at the correct terminal.
For the whole vehicle. The flat rate above covers your entire group one way — it does not increase per passenger.
As soon as your group clears the terminal — self-assist walkers are often out within the first hour, checked-luggage groups a little later. Your booking includes 30 minutes of complimentary wait, so the pace of customs never costs you the ride.
Yes. One seat for a child under 5 rides free on every booking; additional seats carry a small fee listed in the add-ons section of this page.
We watch the port schedule and shift the pickup to the ship’s actual arrival — no penalty, no re-booking. The same applies to delayed flights on airport legs.
When the schedule falls outside 7:00 AM–9:00 PM, this is the only adjustment:
Disembarkation mornings are exactly when app prices spike: thousands of passengers request cars at once and an Uber or Lyft fare can multiply at the terminal curb. A reserved transfer to Bikini Hostel is priced before any of that happens, and it cannot move.
After a week at sea, certainty beats convenience-on-demand: the reservation carries a built-in wait window, luggage help at the curb, and a driver who has run these terminals hundreds of times.
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Groups of 15 or more, or drop-offs outside the listed areas, are also arranged by message — write to us and we build the plan around your ship.
Written messages reach us fastest; while driving we cannot always take calls, but WhatsApp and SMS get quick replies.
WhatsApp: the green button on this site | SMS: +1 (786) 682-8748 | 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.
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.
Easy booking, driver texted us at the terminal Kids were comfortable the whole way.
sin queja alguna. mucho más tranquilo que esperar en la fila de taxis.
Reservé la noche anterior, llegada puntual, listo.
Embarque bem na saída do terminal de cruzeiros Tudo muito profissional.
No drama. easiest part of the whole travel day, and even with traffic the route was sensible.