A private Black SUV transfer to or from Port of Miami and Alva runs a flat rate from $350 per vehicle, seating up to 5 passengers, with larger vans for groups of 6 to 14. Your bilingual driver meets you curb-side at the PortMiami cruise terminal, handles the cruise luggage, and drives door-to-door — one booking, one locked price, no surge on cruise day.
The fare is per private vehicle and locked the moment you book — pick the size that fits your group and your cruise luggage.
The simplest way is a private point-to-point transfer booked ahead, so a vehicle is reserved for your group alone and waiting when you disembark. Start by choosing your size: a Black SUV for up to 5 passengers, a private van for 6 to 9, or a larger private van for 10 to 14. When your ship docks and you clear the gangway, your driver is right at the cruise terminal curb, ready to load bags and go — no line, no app, no shared vehicle. From there it is a direct, door-to-door ride to your exact address in Alva. To reserve, message us on WhatsApp with your ship name, arrival date, group size, and drop-off address, and we confirm the vehicle and pickup point. The day before journey, you receive the driver’s name, vehicle make, and license plate.
Every choice below is a private vehicle held for your party only — never shared or pooled. Select by headcount and luggage, and message us if your group sits right at a size boundary so we can size up cleanly.
There is no single fixed clock for this route, so we describe it honestly rather than quote a number we cannot source. The real drive time swings with the time of day, how numerous ships have just emptied at the terminal, and general road conditions on the way out of the port district. Disembark mornings, when several vessels release passengers at once, move slower than a quiet mid-afternoon window. Booking your pickup inside daytime hours — 7 AM to 6 PM — keeps you clear of the late-night surcharge and commonly lands in calmer traffic. Whatever the conditions, your driver plans the approach around your ship’s actual disembark timing and adjusts the route on the day, so you are not paying by the minute — the flat rate holds regardless of how the traffic behaves.
Alva sits away from the terminal district’s crowds, so once your driver clears the port region the pace settles into something quieter and more residential. Arriving cruise passengers reach a low-key destination where local shops, everyday dining, and neighborhood spots replace the noise of the cruise terminal. Because your transfer is door-to-door, you skip the guesswork of finding your way with luggage in hand — the driver knows the roads and drops you right at your address. Tell us your exact drop-off point when you book so the driver can plan the smoothest arrival-day approach.
Stay wherever suits your plans — we drop door-to-door at any address in and around Alva, whether that is a residential street or a quieter stretch of the area. Choose the neighborhood that fits your budget and schedule; share the full address at booking and the driver plans the route straight to your door.
Expect the everyday rhythm of a residential area rather than a tourist strip — local dining, small shops, and calm streets where the pressure of cruise-day crowds finally eases. It suits travelers who want a settled base after the ship. Once you arrive, the area’s own spots are an easy stroll or a short local hop away.
A private vehicle is reserved for your group alone — never a shared or pooled ride with strangers on their own schedule. Your bilingual driver speaks English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which smooths the handoff on a hectic disembark morning. The price is a flat rate locked at booking, so demand, peak hours, and traffic never move it. You reach us directly on WhatsApp, not through a queue or an app, and the same person coordinates your pickup end to end. For cruise passengers specifically, that means a driver who understands terminal timing, helps with your bags, and drives you door-to-door instead of dropping you at a rank to fend for yourself. One point of contact, one reserved vehicle, one fixed fare — arranged before you ever board the ship.
The lanes into this settlement are narrow and lined with mature oaks, with limited room for a large vehicle to turn if a driveway is missed. Send the address exactly as your host writes it, including any road name that differs from the postal version. Local addresses out here sometimes carry two names, and only one of them appears on a map.
Tolls, SunPass, and fuel are all built into the quoted fare, so nothing is added on the road. The vehicle carries onboard WiFi through a mobile hotspot for the ride. Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp when carried in a pet carrier. Child seats are available — the first child seat is free for a child under 5, while each extra seat carries a small fee confirmed at booking. Courtesy waiting is included: 30 minutes at the cruise terminal from your agreed time, and 15 minutes at hotel pickups, with extra waiting billed in 30-minute blocks after that. The day before your journey, we text the driver’s name, vehicle make, and license plate along with your pickup instructions, and the driver helps load and unload your luggage at both ends.
Food and beverages, driver gratuity, parking costs, and unscheduled stops sit outside the fare. Gratuity is optional and always appreciated. A short nearby stop arranged in advance can usually be accommodated, though a small fee may apply. On a long-distance run, one brief comfort stop can be arranged on route; short local trips run straight through.
The standard allowance is 1 checked bag plus 1 carry-on per passenger, and every vehicle is chosen with room for cruise luggage in mind. A family stepping off with a full set of suitcases fits comfortably, and the driver handles the loading and unloading himself. If you are traveling with extra or oversized bags, just message us on WhatsApp before the journey — we confirm the space or size you up to a larger private van so nothing gets left behind. It helps to mention unusual bag counts when you book rather than on arrival day, so the right vehicle is already assigned. Think of the allowance as a comfortable baseline, not a hard ceiling; the goal is that your whole party and all of your cruise gear ride together in one vehicle.
Payment runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent via WhatsApp or the website; card and link payments carry a 4% bank fee, and full cash payment at pickup is not accepted. A round journey is merely double the one-way fare. For a pickup starting at PortMiami or elsewhere on the Miami side — this page’s main direction — you confirm with a 50% deposit and may pay the remaining 50% to the driver on journey day, cash accepted. Reverse-direction pickups from farther out, in Broward, Palm Beach, and beyond, are paid in full in advance instead. Cancellations made 24 or more hours before pickup are fully refunded; within 24 hours the booking is non-refundable. A booked time can be moved with 24 or more hours’ notice, subject to availability.
Daytime hours run 7 AM to 6 PM with no surcharge. Trips that fall outside that window carry a modest upscale, applied per journey.
Quick answers to the questions cruise passengers send us most before booking this route.
Your driver tracks your ship’s real arrival and disembark timing, so a late dock is not a problem. The pickup is re-timed at no extra cost to match when you actually clear the terminal — you never re-book or pay again. Courtesy waiting still applies from the adjusted time, so you are never rushed off the gangway.
Yes. Beyond Alva, we run private drop-offs from the PortMiami cruise terminal straight to Miami International Airport (MIA) in the same reserved SUV or van. The driver meets you curb-side, loads your luggage, and drives door-to-terminal so you make your flight without juggling an app or a shared vehicle. Share your flight time when you book.
Yes. We offer private drop-offs from PortMiami to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport as well, in the same reserved vehicle. It is a longer run than a local drop, so book ahead and give us your flight details; the driver tracks the timing and plans the departure so you reach the terminal with margin to spare after your cruise.
Send your ship name, date, group size, and drop-off address on WhatsApp and we confirm the vehicle and pickup point directly with you. Book at least 24 hours ahead for a guaranteed vehicle; under-24-hour requests are still reviewed by hand, though availability isn’t promised. The day before travel, you get the driver’s name, vehicle, and plate.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person. Your whole group rides for the one flat price shown in the rates list above, whether that is two travelers or a full van of fourteen. Nobody pays a separate seat fare, and a round trip is simply double the one-way price — with no surge tacked on at peak times.
Our private van covers the “shuttle” search, but it is never a shared service — the vehicle is yours alone. The cost is the per-vehicle flat rate listed in the rates section above, priced by van size rather than by seat, so your entire party travels together for one fixed fare booked in advance.
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.
Cases loaded for a cross-state drive stay shut until the door of the house. Anything needed on the way — medication, a phone cable, a jumper for the cabin air conditioning, snacks for the children — belongs in a bag at your feet, decided the night before rather than reorganised on a busy terminal pavement.
Lock in your private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Alva before you sail. Message us with your ship name, cruise date, group size, and drop-off address, and we confirm your vehicle, pickup point, and flat fare — then send your driver’s details the day before. Book 24 or more hours ahead for a guaranteed vehicle.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (305) 497-0440
We recommend booking at least 24 hours in advance. For holidays and busier weekends, please book ahead to ensure better availability.
Yes, we accept bookings from anywhere in the world. We accept international payments and keep travelers updated via WhatsApp and email.
No. We only work with reservations made in advance. We recommend booking at least four hours ahead; same-day service is subject to availability and is not guaranteed.
Yes. To confirm your reservation, we ask for a 50% down payment on bookings under $199 USD and 30% on bookings of $200 USD or more.
No. To reserve and secure the vehicle, you need to send a 50% deposit through our payment link or via Zelle. The remaining balance can be paid in cash when the driver arrives.
No. In addition to the airport, we also serve hotels, ports, train stations, restaurants, and private addresses.
We work with XL SUVs for smaller groups, vans for 12 and 14 passengers, and full-size buses with capacity for 40 to 54 people — ideal for large events.
Yes. We serve weddings, corporate conferences, VIP events, and other special occasions. Contact us for a custom quote.
Some vehicles in our fleet are equipped with Wi-Fi and USB ports. Let us know in advance if this is essential, and we’ll book a vehicle that meets your needs.
No. We only work with private transfers. The vehicle is reserved exclusively for you and your party, with no shared seating.
No problem. We track your flight in real time and adjust the pickup time when needed, at no extra charge.
Send us the updated information as soon as possible, and we’ll adjust your booking while monitoring the new flight status.
We primarily work with curbside pickup. Just send a message with your exit gate and the driver will arrive in a few minutes — usually faster than the traditional sign-holding service.
If you prefer the driver to wait inside the terminal with a sign bearing your name, we can also arrange that service for $20
The day before your trip, we’ll send you a message with the driver’s name, vehicle model, and license plate, along with detailed instructions for curbside pickup.
Don’t worry. We’ll send you a message as soon as your flight lands. If we don’t receive a quick reply, the driver will automatically head to the international arrivals hall. Wait there and we’ll find you; we never leave a passenger behind.
For domestic flights, we offer up to 60 minutes of wait time after arrival.
For international flights, the courtesy time is up to 120 minutes.
For hotel pickups, there’s a 15-minute grace period.
For port pickups, we wait up to 60 minutes past the agreed time.
This rarely happens, since we already include two free hours of wait time. If you’re still inside the airport after that, the ride may be considered a no-show. You can also request additional wait time, at a cost of US$ 30 per extra 30-minute block, paid in cash directly to the driver.
Yes. Our drivers help load and unload your bags.
The standard allowance includes one large suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Traveling with larger or additional items — extra suitcases, musical instruments, mobility equipment, or strollers? Contact us in advance so we can arrange the necessary space. An additional fee may apply.
Yes. Small pets are accepted, as long as they stay in a secure carrier. Please let us know in advance.
Yes. We include one free child car seat for children under five. If you need an extra seat, request it in advance; the cost is US$ 15.
We ask that you don’t eat during the trip. Only water in sealed bottles is allowed on board.
Unscheduled stops aren’t included in the base rate. However, if a short, nearby stop is arranged in advance, we can try to accommodate it. A small fee may apply based on the additional time.
Yes. Give us at least 24 hours’ notice and, depending on availability, we’ll adjust your pickup time.
No. The quoted price is the final price — no hidden fees. Driver gratuity is optional and at your discretion; it’s always welcome.
Zero stress and the price stayed exactly what was quoted.
Comfortable seats. Spotless car. Quiet ride. Worth it.
Llegda a la boda exactamente a tiempo. Contentos con haber elegido esto.
Got there fine. didn’t know which option to pick, glad we picked this. no waving down anyone, the car was where they said. Couldn’t have gone better.
Punctual and professional. Nothing to complain about, nothing at all.