Private transportation to or from Port of Miami and Miami Lakes runs door-to-door in a private black SUV or climate-controlled van at a flat rate from $120 per vehicle. Your bilingual driver meets the group curbside at the PortMiami cruise terminal, loads the luggage, and heads north on I-95 and the Palmetto Expressway (SR-826) straight to your Miami Lakes address.
Each price below is the whole-vehicle fare — your entire group rides for one amount, never a per-person charge.
The simplest way to reach Miami Lakes after a cruise is a pre-booked private transfer that meets you right at the terminal. You reserve ahead by website or WhatsApp, tell us your ship and disembark time, and pick the vehicle that fits your party — a black SUV for up to 5 passengers, or a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for 6 to 9 or 10 to 14. On arrival day the driver waits curbside as your group clears the terminal, helps load every bag, and drives door-to-door to your Miami Lakes address. There is no ticket line, no shared vehicle, and no waiting for other passengers to fill seats. Departing cruisers book the same trip in reverse: we collect you from your Miami Lakes hotel or home and deliver you back to the cruise terminal in time for check-in. One reservation covers the whole group and all the cruise luggage.
A private vehicle reserved for your group only, at a flat rate locked at booking with no surge, is the core of what we do. The fare you agree to never changes for traffic, demand, or the hour you sail in, so the price on your confirmation is the price you pay. No stranger shares the vehicle, and the whole party — plus the cruise luggage — travels together. You reach a real person directly on WhatsApp to arrange the pickup, adjust a time, or flag extra bags. For cruise passengers juggling tight boarding windows and a family in tow, that direct line and the reserved private vehicle turn a chaotic disembark morning into a single, coordinated pickup.
Every driver speaks English plus Spanish or Portuguese, so you can confirm your terminal, your bags, and your stops in your own language. That matters most on a busy debark morning when several ships empty at once and clear communication keeps your pickup smooth. If you would like a name sign held up as you exit, just ask on WhatsApp in advance.
The ride to Miami Lakes is a straightforward northbound drive, and the real time on the road depends on the hour you sail in. Off-peak — midday and mid-evening — traffic on the route generally moves freely and the trip stays short. During weekday rush and on heavy debark mornings, the same drive runs slower as commuter volume and terminal congestion build. Because we track your ship’s arrival, we set a realistic pickup time and pad for the conditions we expect that morning, so you are not left guessing. We never quote a fixed number of minutes we can’t guarantee; instead the driver plans around the day’s actual traffic and gets your group to Miami Lakes without a rushed, white-knuckle scramble.
Yes. When three or more ships dock together, the terminal roadways and nearby highway ramps back up, and the drive stretches longer than a quiet afternoon. We watch the port schedule and your specific ship, then build that congestion into your pickup plan so the delay is expected rather than a surprise.
Miami Lakes is a master-planned community in northwest Miami-Dade County, known for its tree-lined streets, man-made lakes, and a walkable Main Street town center full of shops, restaurants, and cafés. The feel is suburban and family-friendly — golf, parks, and green space rather than high-rise beachfront — with a cluster of business and corporate parks that draw plenty of work travel too. It is a calmer, residential base a comfortable drive from the port and the wider Miami area. For a fuller picture of the neighborhood, see the official Miami Lakes visitor guide.
Miami Lakes itself has a compact stretch of lodging around its town center, convenient for business parks and a quieter night away from the coast. If you would rather be closer to the water or downtown before or after your cruise, areas like Brickell, the Airport district, or the beaches farther south are all reachable — and we can drive you to or from any of them.
The Main Street district anchors the neighborhood with dining, boutiques, and seasonal events, while golf, lakeside parks, and open recreation space fill out a relaxed day. It suits families and travelers who want an easy suburban pace between cruise segments rather than a packed tourist itinerary. Your driver drops you right at the door, so exploring on foot from there is simple.
We run private vehicles only, sized to your party and its luggage. Pick the tier that matches your headcount:
The fare covers a private, door-to-door ride with everything needed to get your group and its luggage to Miami Lakes — no drip-fee surprises at the curb. Included in every booking:
Food and drinks, driver gratuity, and parking costs sit outside the fare. Gratuity is optional and always appreciated but never required. Unscheduled stops are not part of the flat rate; a short stop arranged in advance can be accommodated, and a small fee may apply, which we confirm before the trip so nothing is a surprise.
The first child seat is free for a child under 5, and each additional child seat carries a small extra fee we confirm when you book. Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp, traveling in a proper pet carrier. Let us know both when you reserve so the right vehicle and equipment are ready on trip day.
Payment is handled through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent by WhatsApp or the website; card and link payments carry a small bank fee. Full cash payment at pickup is not accepted. A round trip is simply double the one-way fare, booked as one reservation in both directions.
A pickup starting at PortMiami or elsewhere on the Miami side confirms with a 50% deposit, and the remaining 50% can be paid to the driver on trip day, cash accepted. Reverse-direction pickups from farther areas such as Broward, Palm Beach, and beyond are paid in full in advance to lock the vehicle and time.
No hidden markup — a round trip is exactly double the one-way price shown above, covering both the drive to Miami Lakes and the return to the cruise terminal. Booking both legs together means one driver, one coordinated schedule, and one confirmed plan for your whole cruise, rather than scrambling for a ride on departure morning.
Daytime hours run 7 AM to 9 PM with no surcharge. Trips scheduled outside that window carry a small after-hours addition, shown here so nothing is a surprise at the curb.
Yes — our private Sprinter vans cover the same route many travelers search as a “shuttle,” but the vehicle is reserved for your group alone, never pooled with strangers. The 6-to-9 and 10-to-14 passenger vans carry larger families and groups with their cruise luggage at the flat per-vehicle rate above, so the whole party rides for one price rather than paying per head.
Your driver tracks your ship’s real-time arrival and disembark timing, so a late dock is handled automatically. If the ship comes in behind schedule, the pickup is re-timed at no extra cost — you are not billed for the delay and you do not need to re-book. The driver simply adjusts to when you actually clear the terminal.
Your driver meets the group curbside right at the cruise terminal as you exit, not in a distant lot. Request a name sign in advance on WhatsApp and the driver holds it up so you spot them quickly. The day before your trip, you receive the driver’s name, vehicle make, and license plate by text with exact pickup instructions.
Yes — disembark-day pickups are the heart of what we do. Book at least 24 hours ahead so your vehicle and time are locked; an under-24-hour request is still reviewed manually, though availability is not guaranteed. Because the driver monitors your ship, the pickup flexes to your real off-boarding time even when the terminal is crowded that morning.
Each passenger’s fare includes 1 checked bag plus 1 carry-on, and the vehicles are chosen with room for cruise luggage. Have extra or oversized bags? Message us on WhatsApp before the trip and we confirm the space or size you up to a larger van. Your driver loads and unloads everything, so no one wrestles suitcases at the curb.
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.
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Send your ship name, disembark date, party size, and Miami Lakes address, and we’ll confirm your private vehicle and driver. Message us on WhatsApp for the fastest reply, or email to lock in your pickup for arrival or departure day.
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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 got there sooner than we expected. Paid half upfront, the rest at drop-off.
El preccio cerrado nos dio tranquilidad
Cargaron las maletas grandes sin que se lo pidiéramos. Repetiremos en el próximo crucero.
terminamos el crucero un lunes y necesitábamos llegar rápido. nos trataron muy bien de principio a fin. quedamos muy conformes.
Duspués del crucero no queríamos complicarnos con taxis. Nos ayudaron con cada una de las maletas. Esperó con paciencia mientras salíamos de la terminal.