A private black-car ride to or from Port of Miami and Southwest Ranches runs a flat rate from $120 per vehicle, with a black SUV for up to five passengers or a private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for larger groups. Your bilingual driver meets you curb-side at the PortMiami cruise terminal, loads the luggage, and drives door-to-door into southwest Broward County — no surge, no shared ride.
Every private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Southwest Ranches is priced per vehicle, not per person, so your whole group rides for one flat figure locked at booking.
The best way to reach Southwest Ranches from the cruise port is a pre-booked private transfer, matched to your group size. Pick the black SUV for up to five passengers, a private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for six to nine, or the larger Sprinter for ten to fourteen. Booking is simple: message us on WhatsApp or the website at least 24 hours ahead with your ship name, disembark date, headcount, and drop-off address in Southwest Ranches. On arrival, your driver waits curb-side at the PortMiami cruise terminal and meets your group as you exit. There is generous room for cruise luggage, so a week’s worth of suitcases and carry-ons rides comfortably. From the terminal it is a direct, door-to-door drive north into southwest Broward County — no transfers, no extra stops, straight to your address.
Cruise passengers book our private car because the whole vehicle is reserved for your group alone — never shared with strangers, never re-routed to collect other riders. Your bilingual driver speaks English plus Spanish or Portuguese, helps load and unload your cruise bags, and drives you straight door-to-door into Southwest Ranches. The fare is a flat rate locked the moment you book, so peak demand and heavy disembark traffic never trigger a surge. You reach us directly on WhatsApp to arrange pickup details, request a name sign, or flag extra bags — a real person, not an app queue. Driver name, vehicle make, and license plate arrive by text the day before, so you know exactly who and what to look for as you step off the ship. For families juggling tired kids and a cart of luggage after a week at sea, that coordination is the difference between a calm start and a scramble.
Ride time depends on the roads, not a fixed clock, so we describe it qualitatively. The drive north from PortMiami into southwest Broward County is a straightforward highway run for most of the way. On a clear off-peak stretch — mid-morning or early afternoon — the trip moves quickly and door-to-door. On a busy cruise-disembark morning, when several ships empty their passengers at once, terminal roads and the highway carry heavier traffic, so the same trip runs longer. Rush-hour build-up around the metro area and occasional weather can stretch it further. Rather than promise a fixed number we cannot honestly guarantee, we plan generous time on cruise mornings so you reach Southwest Ranches without a rush. Your driver chooses the smoothest route on the day, watching live road conditions from the terminal to your door.
Southwest Ranches is a rural, equestrian town in southwest Broward County, west of Fort Lauderdale. It is known for wide green lots, horse trails, tree nurseries, and quiet residential ranches rather than high-rises — a countryside pocket inside a busy metro region. Families come for the calm, open space, and the small-town pace, while the shops, dining, and beaches of greater Fort Lauderdale stay within easy reach of the surrounding area. You can learn more from the Town of Southwest Ranches and browse local produce and vendors at the Southwest Ranches Farmers Market. Whether you are heading home after a cruise or starting a Florida stay, the town makes a relaxed, spacious base.
Southwest Ranches is mostly residential ranch land, so most visitors base themselves in the surrounding western Broward areas or toward the Fort Lauderdale side for lodging, then ride out to the town. We drop you at any private residence or address you provide, so wherever your stay sits in or around Southwest Ranches, we take you straight to the door.
Southwest Ranches leans outdoorsy and rural — horse trails, riding stables, plant nurseries, community parks, and the weekend farmers market. It is a place to slow down, not a nightlife district. The wider Fort Lauderdale area nearby adds beaches, restaurants, and shopping when you want more variety after your cruise.
The flat fare covers the full door-to-door ride plus the road costs that usually add up on a Florida drive. Everything below is built into the single per-vehicle price you see above, so there are no surprise add-ons waiting at the end of the trip.
Food and drinks, driver gratuity, and parking costs are not included, and gratuity stays optional though always appreciated. Unscheduled stops are not part of the base ride, though one short stop arranged in advance can be accommodated for a small fee. After the courtesy window, extra waiting is billed in 30-minute blocks.
We run private vehicles only, sized to your headcount so nobody rides squeezed and every cruise bag has a spot. Pick the tier that fits your party:
Payment is quick and handled before or on trip day. Choose Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent by WhatsApp or through the website; card and link payments add a 4% bank processing fee. Full cash payment at pickup is not accepted, though cash is welcome for the driver-day balance. A round trip is simply double the one-way fare shown above — book both legs together and your return is locked at the same flat rate. For a pickup starting at PortMiami or elsewhere on the Miami side, a 50% deposit confirms the reservation and the remaining 50% can go to your driver on trip day, cash included. Reverse-direction pickups from farther Broward or Palm Beach areas are paid in full ahead of time. Cancel with 24 or more hours notice for a full refund; inside 24 hours of pickup the booking is non-refundable.
Trips that fall outside our daytime window of 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM carry a modest after-hours surcharge, applied once per trip.
Cruise day comes with tight timing, tired legs, and a lot of luggage, so travelers tend to ask the same practical questions. Here are the answers most often needed before booking a private transfer to Southwest Ranches.
Your pickup is re-timed at no extra cost. Your driver tracks the ship’s arrival and disembark timing, so a late berth simply shifts your pickup to match. Courtesy waiting also covers thirty minutes at the terminal from the agreed time, giving your group room to clear customs without pressure.
Your driver waits curb-side right outside the PortMiami cruise terminal and meets your group as you exit with your bags. Ask us on WhatsApp in advance and the driver holds a printed name sign. Driver name, vehicle make, and plate are texted the day before, so you know exactly who to find.
Yes. Disembarkation-day pickups are our core service, and we operate 24/7, year-round. Book at least 24 hours ahead with your ship name and disembark date so we can plan around your terminal and timing. Under-24-hour requests are still reviewed manually, though same-day availability is not guaranteed.
The standard allowance is one checked bag plus one carry-on per passenger, and there is room for cruise luggage after a week at sea. Traveling with extra or oversized bags? Message us on WhatsApp in advance and we confirm the space or size you up to a larger private van.
The fare is per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides for the one flat price listed above, whether it is two of you or a full van. A round trip is simply double the one-way. Nothing changes for traffic, demand, or the number of seats filled.
A private van seating six to nine or ten to fourteen is priced at the flat per-vehicle rate shown in the price list above, never per seat and never shared with other parties. It is a private shuttle reserved for your group alone, so the whole party travels together for that one locked figure.
Yes. Southwest Ranches sits close to the Fort Lauderdale area, so we can drop your group near events and venues there after your cruise, in the same private SUV or van. Share your exact destination when booking and we route straight to the door for the flat per-vehicle rate.
A more coordinated, premium service — flat fare, named driver, cruise-terminal pickup — at a significantly lower total cost than Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
| Feature | Us | Uber | Lyft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Flat rate locked at booking | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak |
| Vehicle | Black SUV reserved for your group | Driver’s own car | Driver’s own car |
| Cruise terminal meet-and-greet | Driver waits at the terminal with your name | Curbside only after you book | Curbside only after you book |
| Ship arrival tracking | Yes — free re-timing if your ship docks late | No — you re-book if delayed | No — you re-book if delayed |
One booking, one coordinated pickup, significantly lower cost than an Uber Black or Lyft Lux surge.
Uber, Uber Black, Lyft, and Lyft Lux are trademarks of their respective owners. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by them. Comparison reflects publicly available pricing as of 2026.
Lock your cruise-day ride now and step off the ship to a driver who is already waiting. Send your ship name, disembark date, group size, and Southwest Ranches drop-off address, and we confirm your vehicle, driver details, and flat rate. Book at least 24 hours ahead for the smoothest pickup, and reach out any time — we run year-round.
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Haz tu reserva con al menos 24 horas de anticipación; para días festivos y fines de semana concurridos, asegura tu lugar con tiempo para garantizar la disponibilidad.
Sí, aceptamos reservas de todo el mundo. Gestionamos pagos internacionales y mantenemos informados a los viajeros del extranjero a través de WhatsApp y correo electrónico.
No. Requerimos reservas anticipadas. Por favor, reserva con al menos 24 horas de anticipación; la disponibilidad el mismo día no está garantizada.
Claro. Para asegurar tu reserva, solicitamos un anticipo del 50 % en reservas y lo demas puedes pagar el dia del viaje.
No. Para asegurar tu vehículo, debes enviar un depósito del 50 % a través de nuestro enlace de pago o por Zelle. El saldo restante se paga en efectivo cuando llegue el conductor.
Operamos SUVs XL para grupos pequeños, vans de 12 y 14 pasajeros, además de autobuses de tamaño completo con capacidad para 40 a 54 personas para eventos grandes.
Por supuesto: nuestro equipo cubre bodas, conferencias corporativas, eventos VIP y otras ocasiones especiales. Contáctanos para recibir un precio personalizado.
Algunos de nuestros vehículos cuentan con Wi-Fi y puertos USB. Infórmanos con anticipación si esto es esencial y reservaremos un vehículo que se ajuste a tus necesidades.
Operamos únicamente traslados privados. Tu vehículo estará dedicado exclusivamente a ti y a tus acompañantes, sin compartir asientos con otros pasajeros.
El día antes de tu viaje, te enviaremos un mensaje de texto con el nombre de tu conductor, la marca del vehículo y la placa, además de instrucciones detalladas para la recogida en la acera.
No te preocupes: te enviaremos un mensaje de texto. Si no recibimos respuesta rápidamente, el conductor esperará allí, a menos que se considere una ausencia después de cierto tiempo sin respuesta.
Rara vez ocurre, ya que ya incluimos dos horas de espera gratuitas. Si aún estás dentro después de ese tiempo, el viaje puede marcarse como “no presentado”. Puedes solicitar tiempo de espera adicional: $30 USD por cada bloque extra de 30 minutos, pagaderos en efectivo al conductor.
Por supuesto: nuestros conductores te ayudarán con tu equipaje.
La franquicia estándar es de una maleta grande más un equipaje de mano por persona. ¿Planeas viajar con artículos más voluminosos o piezas adicionales (por ejemplo, más maletas, equipo musical, ayudas de movilidad o cochecitos)? Contáctanos con anticipación para poder acomodarte; puede haber un cargo adicional.
Sí—se permiten mascotas pequeñas, pero deben permanecer en un transportín seguro. Por favor, avísanos con anticipación.
Incluimos un asiento infantil gratuito para niños menores de cinco años. Si necesitas un asiento adicional, solicítalo con anticipación; cuesta $15 USD.
No se permite comer durante el viaje. El único consumo permitido es agua en botellas selladas.
Claro. Proporciona un aviso con al menos 24 horas de anticipación y, siempre que haya disponibilidad, ajustaremos la hora de tu recogida.
Lo que ves es lo que pagas—sin cargos ocultos. La propina para el conductor es opcional y siempre se agradece.
Vuelos nacionales: el conductor espera hasta 60 minutos después de la llegada.
Vuelos internacionales: 120 minutos de espera de cortesía.
Recogidas en hoteles: período de gracia de 15 minutos.
Recogidas en el puerto: el conductor espera hasta 60 minutos después de la hora acordada.
En la mayoría de los casos no hay problema, ya que incluimos un tiempo de espera de cortesía según el tipo de servicio. Para vuelos nacionales, el conductor espera hasta 60 minutos después de la llegada. Para vuelos internacionales, incluimos hasta 120 minutos de espera. En recogidas en hoteles, contamos con un período de gracia de 15 minutos, y en recogidas en el puerto, el conductor espera hasta 60 minutos después de la hora acordada.
Si el pasajero aún no está listo después de ese tiempo, el servicio puede marcarse como no-show. Si necesitas más tiempo, puedes solicitar espera adicional por $30 USD por cada bloque extra de 30 minutos, pagados en efectivo al conductor.
Las cancelaciones realizadas con más de 24 horas de anticipación a la hora programada del servicio serán elegibles para un reembolso completo de la totalidad del importe abonado. Lamentablemente, aquellas cancelaciones o modificaciones solicitadas con menos de 24 horas de antelación no serán objeto de reembolso ni devolución alguna.
We set this up for the whole family after the cruise. Set up the kids’ seats without any rush. Best part of the end of the trip, honestly.
Llegamos antes de lo que esperábamos. Así da gusto viajar.
Éramos quatro com todas as malas do cruzeiro. Comunicação clara do início ao fim. Colocaram as malas pesadas sem a gente pedir. Tiraram um peso das nossas costas.
Didn’t want to fight for a taxi after the cruise. They handled every single bag for us. Gave us solid tips about the area on the way.
Contratamos el traslado para toda la familia. Ni una queja del viaje completo. El auto olía a limpio y se notaba cuidado. Quedamos muy conformes.