Book a private black car transfer to or from Port of Miami and The Hammocks in a Black SUV, with a flat rate from $120 per vehicle. Your bilingual driver meets the group curbside at the PortMiami cruise terminal, loads the luggage, and heads west along the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836) toward the southwest Miami-Dade neighborhood. One fixed price, no surge, no shared seats.
The fare is a flat, per-vehicle rate set the moment you book, so the whole group rides for one price with no surge and no per-person math.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person. Your entire party rides for the one flat price shown above, whether that is two travelers or a full van of fourteen. Splitting the fare across the group is what makes a private black car so friendly for families.
A round trip is simply double the one-way price for your chosen vehicle. Reserve both legs together and we hold the same driver and flat rate for your return, so your ship-day pickup and your trip back to PortMiami are locked in at booking with no separate surge.
A pre-booked private black car is the smoothest way off the ship. You pick the vehicle that matches your group, and it is reserved only for you. The Black SUV carries up to five travelers, the Sprinter van seats six to nine, and the larger van holds ten to fourteen. When you disembark, the driver is already waiting curbside at the cruise terminal, helps lift the suitcases into the vehicle, and drives you door-to-door to your address in The Hammocks. There is genuine room for cruise-sized bags, so you are not squeezing luggage onto your lap. No standing in a rideshare queue, no negotiating with the curb, and no wondering whether a car will actually show. You reserve once and step straight from the gangway into a vehicle that already has your name on the booking.
Reserve at least 24 hours ahead by WhatsApp, email, or the website. Under-24-hour requests are still reviewed by hand, though availability is not promised. The day before your trip we text the driver’s name, vehicle make, and license plate along with clear pickup instructions.
Cruise travelers pick us because everything is settled before you sail. The vehicle is private and reserved for your group alone, never pooled with strangers, so it is only your family, only your bags, and only your stops. The fare is fixed at booking, which means no peak-demand surge on a busy disembark morning when the whole ship is fighting for a car. Your driver is bilingual, speaking English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which takes the friction out of directions and last-minute changes. You talk to us directly over WhatsApp, so a message reaches a real person rather than an app menu. Drivers help load and unload the cruise luggage instead of leaving you to wrestle it yourself. For anyone stepping off a ship with tired kids, tight timing, and a mountain of suitcases, a reserved private car is simply the calmer way to reach The Hammocks.
The trip is a single, direct run west with no transfers and no extra stops. Off-peak, the roads out of the port move freely and the drive stays quick and straightforward. On heavy disembark mornings, when several ships empty at once, the exit lanes around the terminal and the city streets beyond can slow to a crawl, so the same route naturally takes longer. Because your route timing depends on your sailing and the day’s traffic, we do not quote a fixed clock figure we cannot stand behind. Instead, when you book we suggest a realistic pickup time built around your ship’s schedule and a sensible cushion for port-exit congestion. Your driver also watches your ship’s arrival and disembark timing, so the pickup flexes with reality rather than a guess. You reach The Hammocks in one continuous ride, comfortable and climate-controlled the whole way.
The Hammocks is a large planned residential community in southwest Miami-Dade, known for its lakeside streets, tidy family neighborhoods, and a calmer suburban rhythm than downtown Miami. Instead of high-rise bustle, you find neighborhood parks, walking paths around the man-made lakes, and shopping plazas stocked with everyday stores and casual dining. It is the kind of area cruise passengers head to when they are visiting relatives, staying with family, or basing themselves somewhere quieter between sailings. Your driver takes you straight to the residential address you provide, with luggage carried to the door. For community details and local resources, see the Hammocks Community Association.
Most visitors here stay with family or in the surrounding southwest Miami-Dade residential areas rather than a beach strip. Whichever address you give us, the driver drops you right at the door with your luggage, so you skip a second taxi hop after a long day of travel and disembarking.
The neighborhood leans toward everyday, family-friendly outings: lakeside parks, casual restaurants, and shopping plazas within the community. It is relaxed rather than touristy, which suits travelers unwinding before or after a cruise. Ask your bilingual driver about the area on the ride and they can point you toward local spots.
The flat rate covers far more than the ride itself. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all built into the price, so nothing is added along the way. Every vehicle carries onboard WiFi through a mobile hotspot, handy for checking in with family or confirming your address. Your driver is bilingual and helps load and unload the cruise luggage rather than leaving it to you. Each passenger’s standard allowance is one checked bag plus one carry-on, with genuine space for cruise-sized suitcases. What is not in the rate stays simple and predictable, and you always know it up front.
Food and drinks, driver gratuity, parking costs, and unplanned stops are not part of the flat fare. A gratuity is optional and always appreciated. A short nearby stop arranged in advance can be accommodated, though a small fee may apply. Nothing is added silently; extras are confirmed with you first.
Yes. The first child seat is free for a child under five, so families traveling with one little one are covered at no charge. Each additional child seat carries a small extra fee confirmed at booking. Tell us your children’s ages when you reserve and the correct seats are fitted before pickup.
Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp, carried in a pet carrier for the ride. Let us know when you book so the driver expects your companion and there is room alongside the luggage. Just flag it early rather than at the curb so we can confirm the space.
Every booking includes one checked bag plus one carry-on for each passenger, and the vehicles are chosen with cruise travel in mind, so there is real room for full-size suitcases rather than a cramped trunk. The Black SUV handles a family’s ship luggage comfortably, and the Sprinter vans swallow the bags of larger groups with space to spare. If you are carrying extra or oversized bags beyond the standard allowance, message us on WhatsApp before your trip. We confirm the space or size you up to a larger van so everything and everyone fits. The driver loads and unloads the luggage at both ends, so you are not hauling heavy cases across a parking lot after a long day at sea.
Payment is handled through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent over WhatsApp or the website. Card and link payments carry a 4% bank fee; the electronic options keep it simple and traceable. Full cash payment at pickup is not accepted, though cash is fine for the driver-day balance described below. A round trip is billed as double the one-way price for your vehicle. Everything is confirmed in writing before your trip so there are no surprises at the curb, and the fare you agree to at booking is the fare you pay.
For a pickup starting at PortMiami or elsewhere on the Miami side, a 50% deposit confirms the booking and the remaining 50% can go to the driver on trip day, cash accepted. Reverse-direction pickups from farther out, in Broward, Palm Beach, and beyond, require full payment in advance.
Three private vehicle tiers cover every group size, and each one is reserved for your party alone.
Your driver meets the group curbside right at the PortMiami cruise terminal as you exit, with a name sign if you request one in advance over WhatsApp. There is no wandering a garage or hunting for a rideshare lane; the driver is positioned where disembarking passengers come out and steps in to help with the suitcases. Courtesy waiting is included, giving you 30 minutes at the cruise terminal from the agreed pickup time to clear the gangway, customs, and baggage. Because the driver is tracking your ship, the meeting point and timing stay aligned with when you actually walk off, not a rigid slot set days earlier.
Yes, disembarkation day is exactly what this transfer is built for. Give us your ship and terminal when you book, and the driver is waiting curbside as you come off. The included 30-minute courtesy window at the terminal absorbs the usual customs and baggage-claim wait before you head to The Hammocks.
A late dock is no problem. The driver tracks your ship’s arrival and disembark timing and re-times the pickup at no extra cost, so a delayed berthing does not cost you the ride or trigger a new booking. You step off, and your reserved car is still there waiting.
Every reservation is confirmed directly with a real person, so you are not left guessing whether a request went through. Once your details are set, we lock the vehicle, driver, and flat rate for your date. The day before your trip we text the driver’s name, vehicle make, and license plate along with pickup instructions, so you know exactly who and what to look for at the curb. Communication runs through WhatsApp, which keeps a clear written thread of your booking, your pickup time, and any changes in one place.
Yes. On trip day you can reach your driver directly through WhatsApp for live updates, and the driver keeps an eye on your ship’s arrival so the pickup stays in sync. Any change to timing is shared with you in the same message thread, so nothing about the pickup is a surprise.
Daytime rate hours run from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no surcharge. Trips that fall outside that window carry a modest late-night premium on top of the flat fare.
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 in your private black car to or from the cruise terminal now, and step off the ship into a vehicle that already has your name on it. Send us your ship, date, group size, and The Hammocks address, and we confirm the driver and your flat rate right away. Message us on WhatsApp with any question about luggage, child seats, or timing, and a real person answers.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (786) 682-8748Updated on
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.
O motorista conhecia o caminho de cor, o carro estava cheirando a limpo, bem cuidado, cinco estrelas merecidas.
Sin duda la mejor parte del final del viaje.
Tardaron en responder el primer mensaje, pero igual cumplieron con todo.
Nos recogieron justo a la salida de la terminal de cruceros. Nos dejaron en la puerta sin vueltas.
Estávamos cansados depois de uma semana de navio. A van estava impecável por dentro. Responderam as mensagens em poucos minutos.