A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and South Miami rides in a black SUV or private Sprinter van at a flat rate from $120 per vehicle, traveling via I-95 and US-1 (South Dixie Highway). Your bilingual driver handles the cruise luggage and drives you door-to-door for one fixed price — no surge pricing and no shared seats.
The fare is a flat, per-vehicle price set the moment you book — pick the vehicle that fits your group and the whole party rides for that one rate.
Booking a private car ahead is the simplest way to leave PortMiami for South Miami. Start by matching the vehicle to your group: a black SUV covers up to five travelers with their cruise bags, while a private Sprinter van handles parties of six to nine or ten to fourteen. On disembarkation day the driver waits curbside at your cruise terminal and, when you request it over WhatsApp beforehand, holds a name sign so your group finds the vehicle fast. The driver helps load every checked bag and carry-on, then drives straight to your South Miami address — one door-to-door leg, no stops to collect other passengers. Reserve online or by WhatsApp at least 24 hours before pickup; the day before, you receive the driver’s name, vehicle make, and plate number with exact pickup instructions so nothing is guesswork when you step off the ship.
Cruise travelers choose this service because the vehicle is theirs alone — no pooling, no detours, no strangers sharing the ride. The price is locked when you book, so heavy port traffic or peak demand never changes what you pay. Your driver is bilingual, speaking English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which smooths every question about pickup, luggage, or timing. Because the driver loads and unloads your cruise bags personally, families and travelers with a full weekend of luggage skip the wrestling match at the curb. Booking runs through a direct WhatsApp line, so you talk to a real person rather than an app queue — useful when a ship schedule shifts or a group grows by a passenger. Everything from the reserved SUV to the door-to-door drop makes this a fit for people arriving tired after a sailing and wanting a set plan.
The drive from Port of Miami to South Miami is a steady run down the corridor toward the city’s leafy southern suburbs. Off-peak, when the roads are clear, the trip moves along without fuss. Timing stretches on disembarkation mornings, when several ships empty their passengers at once and the terminal roads fill, and again during weekday rush hours around the urban core. Your driver watches live traffic and chooses the cleaner path, so a busy port exit does not turn into a stalled crawl. Because pickup is coordinated to your ship’s actual debark window rather than a rigid clock, you are not left waiting at the curb or rushing to meet a car that arrived too early.
South Miami is a walkable, tree-lined city south of downtown Miami, known for a compact center full of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants alongside quiet residential streets. It draws visitors who want a calmer, community feel close to the wider metro’s attractions, with a mix of local dining, boutique retail, and green public spaces. The area suits cruise travelers extending a trip with a few relaxed days away from the busy waterfront. For city services and neighborhood information, see the City of South Miami official site, and for the greater metro area consult the City of Miami official site.
Stay options cluster around South Miami’s downtown blocks and the broader stretch toward Coral Gables and the University area, where lodging sits close to shops and dining. Travelers wanting a livelier base often look toward the Brickell area or near South Beach instead. Wherever you land, the driver delivers you straight to the address.
South Miami feels suburban and unhurried — shaded streets, local storefronts, and a downtown you can cross on foot. It leans residential and family-friendly rather than resort-driven, which appeals to cruise passengers who want a quiet landing spot after a sailing. The private car makes reaching it easy with luggage in tow.
The flat fare covers the whole ride and the extras that usually pile on elsewhere. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are built into the price, so nothing gets added on arrival. Every vehicle carries onboard WiFi through a mobile hotspot. Courtesy waiting is included — 30 minutes at the cruise terminal from your agreed pickup time, and 15 minutes for hotel pickups; after that window, extra waiting is billed in 30-minute blocks. The driver tracks your ship so a late dock does not cost you the ride. Small pets are welcome with advance WhatsApp notice, carried in a pet carrier. Drivers help load and unload your cruise luggage at both ends. The service runs 24/7, year-round.
Yes. Onboard WiFi comes standard through a mobile hotspot in every vehicle. The first child seat is free for a child under five; each additional child seat carries a small extra fee confirmed when you book. Request seats over WhatsApp in advance so the right ones are installed before pickup.
Each passenger travels with one checked bag plus one carry-on, and the vehicles leave room for cruise luggage. If your group has extra or oversized bags, message us on WhatsApp before the trip — we confirm the space or size you up to a larger van so everything fits comfortably.
The rate excludes food and drinks, driver gratuity, parking costs, and unscheduled stops. A gratuity is optional and always appreciated. A short nearby stop arranged in advance can sometimes be accommodated, and a small fee may apply. Anything beyond the point-to-point ride is confirmed with you at booking rather than sprung on the day.
Match the vehicle to your headcount — every option below is private and reserved for your party alone.
Payment runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure card link sent by WhatsApp or the website; card and link payments add a 4% bank fee. For close-in Miami-side pickups we can also take cash, though full cash payment upfront is not accepted. A round trip is simply double the one-way fare. For a pickup starting at PortMiami or elsewhere on the Miami side, the booking confirms with a 50% deposit, and the remaining 50% may be paid to the driver on trip day, cash welcome. Reverse-direction pickups from farther areas — Broward, Palm Beach, and beyond — are paid in full ahead of time. You get the payment details in writing when you reserve, so the split is clear before the trip.
For a pickup at PortMiami, half the fare confirms your booking and locks the vehicle and time. The other half goes to the driver on the day of travel, and cash is fine for that final half. Booking early secures your slot; a booked time can be moved with 24+ hours notice, subject to availability.
Daytime hours run from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no surcharge. Pickups scheduled outside that window carry a small added charge on top of the flat fare.
Nothing changes on your end. The driver tracks your ship’s arrival and disembark timing, and the pickup is re-timed at no extra cost when the ship docks late. You are not charged for the delay and you do not re-book. Courtesy waiting of 30 minutes at the terminal starts from the agreed pickup time.
The driver meets your group curbside right at your cruise terminal as you exit, so there is no long walk with bags. If you message us on WhatsApp in advance, the driver holds a name sign for easy spotting. The night before, you receive the driver’s name, vehicle make, and plate number.
Yes — private group transportation to or from PortMiami is a core service. A private Sprinter van seats 6 to 9 or 10 to 14 passengers, keeping your whole party in one vehicle for one flat fare. Drop-offs to the port and pickups at the port are both covered.
The price is per vehicle, not per person. Your entire group rides for the single flat rate shown in the price list above, whether that is the SUV or a van. Adding passengers up to the vehicle’s capacity does not raise the fare — you simply choose the size that fits everyone.
Yes. A private van keeps a corporate team together on one coordinated pickup with a named driver and a fare locked at booking, which makes expensing straightforward. Message us on WhatsApp with your headcount and timing, and we confirm the right vehicle and the details before the trip day.
Our private van fills the shuttle role — but it is yours alone, never shared or pooled. The cost is the flat per-vehicle rate in the price list above for your group size, and a round trip is double the one-way. A small surcharge applies for pickups after 9:00 PM.
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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Lock in your private ride to or from Port of Miami and South Miami now. Send your ship name, disembark date, group size, and South Miami address by email or WhatsApp, and we confirm the vehicle, fare, and pickup plan. Book at least 24 hours ahead for guaranteed availability; under-24-hour requests are reviewed manually. Cancel with 24+ hours notice for a full refund.
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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.
Primera vez que usamos un servicio privado en Miami. El viaje salió exactamente como lo pidieron. Repetiremos en el próximo crucero. Ventana de 20 minuts para el pickup.
Combinamos o horário por mensagem um dia antes. Ele avisou por mensagem quando estava chegando ao cais. Contato salvo pra próxima. Janela de 20 min pro embarque deu certo.
El conductor manejó con mucho cuidado todo el camino.
Comunicação clara do inicio ao fim.
Coordinamos la hora de recogida por mensaje, hicieron una parada corta que pedimos sin problema, nos escribió cuando iba llegando al muelle, ya lo pasé a mis amigos del crucero.