Port of Miami and Port Everglades cruise transfers
Private car service to PortMiami and Port Everglades, timed to the boarding window on your ticket, with genuine space for a week of luggage.
Getting to the ship without the stress
Cruise days run on someone else’s clock. Boarding windows are fixed, luggage is heavy, and PortMiami on a Saturday morning is one of the busiest passenger terminals in the world. A pre-booked private transfer removes the one variable you can actually control.
Limolux MB runs door-to-terminal transfers to PortMiami, which most people still call the Port of Miami, and to Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. Pickups are from Miami Beach, Downtown, Brickell, either airport or your hotel, in a chauffeured luxury SUV with genuine luggage capacity.
How long does the drive to the port take?
Both ports sit closer to the airports than most visitors expect, and the short runs are the ones people misjudge. Typical drive times outside rush hour:
| Pickup | To PortMiami | To Port Everglades |
|---|---|---|
| Miami International Airport (MIA) | 15 to 25 minutes | 35 to 50 minutes |
| Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) | 40 to 60 minutes | 10 to 15 minutes |
| Miami Beach (South Beach) | 15 to 25 minutes | 45 to 60 minutes |
| Downtown Miami and Brickell | 10 to 15 minutes | 35 to 50 minutes |
These are driving times, not door-to-ship times. When several ships board on the same morning, the approach to the terminals adds more, which is why we set the pickup from your boarding window and not from the map.
Why an SUV matters on a cruise run
This is the trip where vehicle size stops being a luxury and becomes practical. A couple on a seven-night cruise typically travels with two large cases, two carry-ons and a day bag. That does not fit in a standard sedan alongside the passengers. The vehicle takes up to 6 passengers, or fewer passengers with a full load of luggage, without anything riding on a lap.
How we time it
- Boarding window, not departure time. We work backwards from the time printed on your boarding pass, not the ship’s sailing time.
- Terminal-specific drop-off. PortMiami has multiple terminals and they are not close together. Send your ship and we will take you to the right one.
- Disembarkation pickups. Returning passengers are released in waves. We track your assigned group rather than guessing.
- Airport-to-ship in one booking. If you are flying in the same day, we handle both legs as a single trip.
Which PortMiami terminal does your ship use?
PortMiami’s terminals are strung along Dodge Island and are not walkable from one another, so the right door matters. These are the port’s published assignments as of October 2026:
| Terminal | Cruise line |
|---|---|
| AA | MSC Cruises |
| A | Royal Caribbean International |
| B | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| C | Shared by several lines |
| D, E and F | Carnival Cruise Line |
| J | Smaller and luxury ships |
| V | Virgin Voyages |
Terminal G is being rebuilt and is expected to reopen in 2027. Lines do move ships between terminals, so treat the table as a guide: the terminal printed on your boarding documents is the one that counts, and we check it against your booking before the day. Port Everglades works the same way, with several terminals assigned by ship.
Flying in the same day?
It is common, and it is tighter than people expect. If your flight lands after 11am for an afternoon sailing, tell us when you book so we can plan the route and the wait time properly. Check which port the ship sails from before you book flights: Fort Lauderdale airport is minutes from Port Everglades but up to an hour from PortMiami. See airport transfers for how the arrivals side works.
A day in Miami before you sail?
Plenty of passengers fly in the day before. If you would rather see something of Miami than sit in a hotel lobby with your cases, book the vehicle by the hour: the luggage stays locked in the car while you have lunch or see the beach, and the day ends at the terminal or your hotel. See hourly charter for how that works.
Book your port transfer
Send your ship name, sailing date and boarding time for a quote.
Call +1 (774) 368-5006 or request a quote.
Larger group sailing together? We fulfil bigger vehicles through vetted partner operators, and we tell you plainly which vehicle is ours and which is a partner’s. If you are staying on before or after the sailing, our neighbourhoods guide covers getting around the city.
Common questions
What time should I be picked up for my cruise?
We work backwards from the boarding window on your ticket, not the sailing time. As a rule we aim to have you at the terminal at the start of your window, which for most PortMiami sailings means a late-morning pickup. Send us the ticket and we will set the time for you.
Do you know which terminal my ship uses?
Yes. PortMiami operates several terminals spread along the causeway and they are not walkable from one another. Give us the cruise line and ship name when you book and we will confirm the terminal.
How does the pickup work when I get off the ship?
Disembarkation happens in assigned groups over a couple of hours. Tell us your group or approximate release time and we will meet you rather than have the vehicle sitting on the meter while you queue.
Can you take us straight from the airport to the ship?
Yes, and it is one of our most common bookings. It is a single trip, not two. If your flight lands after 11am for an afternoon sailing, mention it when booking so we can plan for the tighter window.
What if there are more than six of us?
For larger parties we arrange a bigger vehicle through vetted partner operators, quoted the same way.
Do you go to Port Everglades too?
Yes. Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale is a longer run than PortMiami and is priced separately, but it works exactly the same way.
How long does it take to get from Miami airport to the Port of Miami?
Usually 15 to 25 minutes outside rush hour. The port sits beside Downtown Miami, about eight miles from MIA. Allow longer on weekend mornings, when several ships board at once and the approach to the terminals backs up.
How far is Fort Lauderdale airport from the Port of Miami?
About 40 to 60 minutes by road, depending on I-95. Fort Lauderdale airport sits next to Port Everglades, roughly 10 to 15 minutes away, so check which port your ship sails from before you book flights.
Is PortMiami the same as the Port of Miami?
Yes. PortMiami is the official name, most people still say Port of Miami, and some cruise documents say Miami cruise port. They are the same place, on Dodge Island beside Downtown Miami.
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