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MSC Cruises PortMiami Transfers
We drive MSC Cruises passengers from Miami Airport, Fort Lauderdale Airport and Miami hotels straight to the MSC Cruises terminal at PortMiami, and back after the cruise. From MIA it is 15–30 minutes and $166 for a sedan, all-inclusive.
MSC Cruises at PortMiami at a glance
Which terminal MSC Cruises uses
MSC Cruises sails from its own terminal at PortMiami, Terminal AA (with the adjoining AAA berth), which opened in 2025 and is one of the largest cruise terminals anywhere.
Terminal assignments change by ship and date — always check the terminal on your boarding pass or in the cruise line's app, and give us the letter when you book.
Transfer prices to MSC Cruises at PortMiami
| Vehicle | From MIA | From FLL | From Downtown / Brickell / Miami Beach hotels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan (2) | $166 | $203 | $113 |
| Chevy Suburban (4) | $245 | $248 | $148 |
| Private Large Van (6) | $216 | $221 | $133 |
| XXL Van (10) | $276 | $282 | $182 |
| 17-Passenger Sprinter | $409 | $447 | Quote |
| Motor Coach (56) | $1,404 | $1,450 | Quote |
Total per private vehicle, one-way, including gratuity, fees, tolls and surcharges. Same price in the other direction. Full tables on each route page.
Check-in times and what to have ready
Online check-in in the MSC for Me app assigns your arrival time and boarding documents; print luggage tags at home. MSC Yacht Club guests have a separate, private check-in. The terminal is large and new, so follow the signs for your berth (AA or AAA) printed on your documents.
Many MSC sailings from Miami call at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, the line's private island in the Bahamas.
Drive times to Terminal AA
| From | Distance | Typical drive | Sedan price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Airport (MIA) | ~8–9 mi | 15–30 min | $166 |
| Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) | ~28 mi | 40–60 min | $203 |
| South Beach / Miami Beach | ~5–12 mi | 15–40 min | $113 |
| Downtown / Brickell | ~1–4 mi | 8–20 min | $113 |
| Palm Beach Airport (PBI) | ~75 mi | 75–110 min | Quote |
Debarkation day with MSC Cruises
MSC offers self-assist disembarkation for guests carrying their own bags, followed by numbered luggage groups.
We collect you at the terminal and drive you to MIA, FLL or your hotel at the same flat prices.
Sailing with a group?
Group cruises — weddings, reunions, clubs — are where one large vehicle pays off. Prices from MIA:
| Party size | Vehicle | Luggage it carries | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 people | Private Large Van | 6 large + 3 carry-on | $216 total · $36.00 per person |
| 10 people | Private XXL Van | 8 large + 4 carry-on | $276 total · $27.60 per person |
| 14 people | Limo Sprinter | 14 large + 6 carry-on | $386 total · $27.57 per person |
| 19 people | 19-Passenger Sprinter | 20 large + 20 carry-on | $562 total · $29.58 per person |
| 28 people | Deluxe Minibus (28) | 27 large + 20 carry-on | $653 total · $23.32 per person |
| 37 people | Deluxe Minibus (37) | 37 large + 20 carry-on | $870 total · $23.51 per person |
| 56 people | Motor Coach | 50 large + 25 carry-on | $1,404 total · $25.07 per person |
Planning more than one vehicle or several flights? See group transportation planning.
Frequently asked questions
Which terminal is MSC at in Miami?
MSC Cruises uses its own terminal, AA, with the adjoining AAA berth. Your documents show which.
Is the MSC terminal the same as Royal Caribbean's Terminal A?
No. Terminal AA is MSC's own building, separate from Royal Caribbean's Terminal A.
How much is a transfer from Miami Airport to the MSC Cruises terminal?
$166 for an executive sedan, $245 for a Chevy Suburban, $276 for an XXL Van (10) — per vehicle, all-inclusive.
Do you wait if our MSC Cruises ship is late on debarkation day?
Yes, at no extra charge. Text your chauffeur when you have cleared customs.
Related pages
One vehicle. One party. One flat price.
Private PortMiami transfers since 2004 — flight tracked, gratuity included, every terminal. Reserve in about two minutes.