A private cruise-port transfer to or from Port of Miami and Lauderdale Lakes rides in a reserved Black SUV at a flat rate from $250 per vehicle, with a bilingual driver, curb-side terminal pickup, and room for cruise luggage. The drive runs north on I-95 into Broward County, door to door, with your fare locked at booking.
Every rate below is per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides for one flat figure, locked at booking:
The most direct way is a private, pre-booked transfer that meets you curb-side at the cruise terminal and drives straight to your Lauderdale Lakes door. You pick the vehicle by group size: a Black SUV for up to 5, a private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for 6 to 9, or a larger private van for 10 to 14. When your ship ties up and you clear the terminal, the driver is already waiting at the curb — with a name sign if you request one on WhatsApp beforehand — and helps load your cruise bags. There is no line to join and no second stop for other passengers; the vehicle is yours alone from the port to the drop-off address. To reserve, message us on WhatsApp or book on the website at least 24 hours ahead, send your ship name and arrival day, and the driver’s name, vehicle, and plate reach by text the day before.
Your fare is flat and locked at booking — traffic, demand, and a busy disembark morning never change the number you agreed to. A bilingual driver (English plus Spanish or Portuguese) handles the whole journey, so instructions are never lost in translation on a tight cruise schedule. Real-time ship monitoring means the pickup is re-timed for free when your vessel docks late, and the driver loads and unloads your cruise luggage himself. The vehicle is reserved for your group only — no pooled seats, no detours to collect strangers — and you reach us directly on WhatsApp rather than through an app queue. Tolls, SunPass, and fuel are already built into the price, and onboard WiFi runs off a mobile hotspot for the ride. For a family stepping off a ship with bags and a schedule, that is a coordinated, private door-to-door service rather than a scramble at the curb.
The journey is a direct northbound run out of PortMiami into Broward County, ending at your Lauderdale Lakes address. Actual driving time shifts with the clock: a quiet midday or evening window moves faster, while weekday rush hours and cruise-disembark mornings — when several ships empty at once — run noticeably longer. Because the transfer is private and door-to-door, there are no extra pickups or shared stops padding the clock, so the drive is only as long as the road ahead. Your driver watches conditions and the ship’s disembark timing to leave the terminal at the right moment, keeping the run as smooth as the traffic allows.
Lauderdale Lakes is a compact, residential city in central Broward County, framed by quiet neighborhoods, community parks, and everyday shopping plazas rather than high-rise tourism. It sits close to the wider Fort Lauderdale region, so guests are within simple reach of the region’s dining, retail, and coastal attractions while staying somewhere calmer and more local. The city itself leans practical and family-oriented, a relaxing base for visitors with relatives in the region or a longer Broward stay planned around a cruise. For city services, events, and region information, see the City of Lauderdale Lakes official site, and for permits, payments, and resident tools, utilize the city’s online services portal. Whatever your reason for the stay, the transfer drops you right at the door with your luggage.
The rate covers the private vehicle, the bilingual driver, and all tolls, SunPass, and fuel for the run. Onboard WiFi runs off a mobile hotspot. The first child seat is free for a child under 5, and each additional child seat carries a small fee confirmed at booking. Courtesy waiting is built in — 30 minutes from the agreed pickup time at the cruise terminal, 15 minutes for a hotel pickup; beyond that, extra waiting is billed in 30-minute blocks. Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp when carried in a pet carrier. The driver loads and unloads your bags at both ends. Not included: food and drinks, parking costs, unscheduled stops, and driver gratuity, which is optional and always appreciated. A short, pre-arranged stop nearby can sometimes be accommodated, though a small fee may apply. Everything you actually pay is agreed before the journey.
Payment goes through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent by WhatsApp or the website; card and link payments carry a 4% bank fee. Full cash payment at pickup is not accepted. A round journey is simply double the one-way price. For the main direction — 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 journey day, cash included. When the pickup starts from farther out, such as Broward or Palm Beach on the reverse run back toward the port, full payment is required in advance. Whichever direction you journey, the total is set before the driver arrives, so there is nothing to negotiate at the curb with your bags in hand.
Pick your vehicle by headcount and luggage — each choice is private and reserved for your party alone.
Daytime hours run 7 AM to 9 PM with no surcharge. Trips that start outside that window carry a small upscale:
The pickup area outside a cruise terminal is divided by service: taxis, app rides, shuttle buses, and reserved private vehicles each hold a different stretch of curb, and port staff keep every lane moving. The message you receive the day before names the lane yours will be in. Walking to that lane instead of the first row of cars you spot is what keeps the meeting down to a minute.
Nothing changes for you. The driver tracks your ship’s arrival and disembark timing in real time and re-times the pickup at no extra cost when the vessel docks late. Your flat fare stays exactly as booked — a delayed berth never adds to the price or costs you the ride.
Your driver meets you curb-side, right at the cruise terminal, as your group exits with luggage. Request a name sign on WhatsApp in advance and he’ll hold it at the curb. Courtesy waiting covers 30 minutes from the agreed pickup time, so a slow walk off the ship is no problem.
Yes. Disembark-day pickups are the core of this service. Send your ship name and arrival date when you book, ideally 24-plus hours ahead, and the driver monitors the debark timing so he’s waiting when you clear the terminal. Heavier morning traffic on busy multi-ship days is expected and planned around.
Yes — each passenger is covered for 1 checked bag plus 1 carry-on, and there is room for cruise luggage in every vehicle. Traveling with extra or oversized bags? Message us on WhatsApp in advance and we’ll confirm the space or size you up to a larger private van. The driver loads and unloads everything.
Our private van is the closest thing to a shuttle, but it stays fully private — no strangers and no pooled stops. The van rate for 6 to 14 passengers is one per-vehicle price shown in the rates above, so a larger group splits a single flat fare rather than paying per seat.
Yes for drop-offs. Lauderdale Lakes neighbors Fort Lauderdale, and from your PortMiami pickup we drop off across Broward, including at FLL airport and other city addresses. Pickups themselves start at PortMiami or Miami International — we don’t collect passengers at FLL — but the destination side is flexible across the region.
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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Street names and house numbers repeat across neighboring Broward cities, and a bare number typed into a phone can point two towns away. Send a map pin, or the full address with the city spelled out, when you reserve. If the stop is a business or a plaza with several units, add the name too — after dark a name is easier to find than a suite number.
Reserve your private ride to or from Port of Miami and Lauderdale Lakes at least 24 hours ahead. Send your ship name, arrival day, group size, and drop-off address on WhatsApp or the website, and we’ll confirm the vehicle, lock your flat rate, and text the driver’s name, vehicle, and plate the day before. Same-day requests are reviewed manually when time allows.
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.
You get a full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours before your scheduled pickup. Within 24 hours of the ride, the booking is non-refundable.
Llegamos al puerto antes de embarcar.
Sin queja alguna. buena onda durante todo el trayecto.
Cumpriram tudo. depois do caos do check-in do cruzeiro, foi um alívio.
Primera vez en Miami, reunión familiar en Miami, nuestro grupo, los transfers compartidos no se comparan. viaje fluido desde la acera hasta el terminal de cruceros. El aire acondicionado funcionaba perfecto.
spot on. the van looked freshly cleaned.