Our private black-car service runs to or from Port of Miami and Matlacha at a flat rate from $350 per vehicle, in a chauffeured Black SUV or Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van. The drive crosses Florida on I-75, the Alligator Alley corridor, out to the southwest coast. Your bilingual driver meets you curbside at the PortMiami cruise terminal, handles the luggage, and holds the fare fixed with no surge.
Fares below are flat and per vehicle, so your whole cruise group rides for one price with no per-person add-on.
The simplest way to reach Matlacha after your cruise is a private door-to-door transfer booked ahead of your sail date. Pick the vehicle that fits your group: a Black SUV seats up to 5 with cruise luggage, a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van takes 6 to 9, and a larger Sprinter carries 10 to 14. Message us on WhatsApp with your ship name, disembark date, and passenger count, and we lock the vehicle and the fare. On the day you dock, your driver waits curbside at the cruise terminal and meets your group as you exit, with a name sign if you request one in advance. They load the bags, and you ride straight through to your Matlacha address with no transfers, no waiting for a shared vehicle, and no stops unless you arrange one beforehand.
The fare is locked the moment you book, so it never moves for traffic, weather, or demand, and it stays the same whether you ride at dawn or midday. Your driver is bilingual, speaking English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which makes coordinating your pickup after a long sailing far easier. Every booking is handled directly over WhatsApp, so you talk to a real person rather than an app queue, and you can adjust details up to the day before. Drivers assist load and unload every bag, so families stepping off the ship with heavy cruise luggage never wrestle it alone. Because the vehicle is booked only for your party, there is no detour to collect strangers and no meter running against you. It is a calmer, more organized start to your journey than flagging down whatever pulls up outside the terminal.
Matlacha is a compact, brightly painted fishing village on the water between the mainland and Pine Island, and it trades entirely on old-Florida charm. Hand-painted cottages house art galleries, craft studios, and gift shops, while docks and open-air restaurants serve fresh Gulf seafood right beside the water. Anglers cast from the bridge and the seawalls, kayakers push out into the mangroves, and the pace stays slow and unhurried all day. Nature is the main draw: the surrounding shallows and tidal flats sit within the Matlacha Pass wildlife refuge, a haven for wading birds, dolphins, and manatees. For a quiet break on the water, the local community park and pier gives you shaded picnic space and simple fishing access. It is a relaxed, walkable little place once your driver drops you at the door.
The journey from Port of Miami to Matlacha is a cross-state run, carrying you from Florida’s Atlantic side over to the southwest Gulf coast. Because it spans the peninsula, plan on it being a genuine road journey rather than a swift local hop, and pack accordingly with water and anything the kids require on board. Off-peak, when you roll out mid-morning and the highway is clear, the drive moves steadily and predictably. Peak conditions stretch it out: heavy disembarkation mornings, when several ships empty at once, clog the roads around the terminal, and holiday or weekend traffic on the cross-state route adds time on top. Your driver tracks conditions and picks the smoothest departure window when possible. Whatever the traffic does, the fare never changes, so a slow day on the road costs you nothing extra beyond the price you locked in at booking.
The flat fare covers the whole private ride, including your bilingual driver, hands-on assist loading and unloading every bag, and the door-to-door drop at your Matlacha address. The first child seat is free for a child under 5, and each extra child seat carries a small extra fee confirmed when you book, so tell us the ages of any little ones in advance. A few things fall outside the rate: food and drinks, driver gratuity, which is consistently optional and appreciated, any parking fees, and unscheduled stops along the way. A short, pre-arranged stop can sometimes be accommodated, and a small fee may apply. Everything essential to getting your group safely and comfortably from the cruise terminal to your destination is built into the one price you see, with no add-ons sprung on you at the curb.
Reaching this stretch of water means crossing a bridge that lifts on request for passing vessels, and when it does, everything on both approaches stops until it comes back down. It is a short wait, not a diversion, and there is no way around it. Worth knowing if the group is watching the clock on arrival day rather than simply enjoying the view.
You can pay by Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent over WhatsApp or through the website. Card and link payments carry a 4% bank fee; the app transfers do not. Full cash payment at pickup is not accepted, though cash is welcome for the driver-side balance described below. A round journey is merely double the one-way fare, and booking both legs together keeps your return to the cruise port locked to the same driver and price.
Three private vehicle tiers cover every cruise party, and you choose the one that matches your headcount and luggage.
Booking takes one message. Send your ship name, disembark date, passenger count, and Matlacha drop-off address over WhatsApp, and we confirm the vehicle and the locked fare back to you directly. Book at least 24 hours ahead for a confirmed pickup; a request inside 24 hours is still reviewed by hand, though availability is not guaranteed. A booked pickup time can be moved with 24 or more hours notice, subject to availability. The day before your journey, we text your driver’s name, the vehicle make, and the license plate, along with exact instructions for meeting at the terminal. That advance confirmation means you step off the ship already knowing who to look for and where to go, instead of standing in a queue hoping a car turns up. It is a straightforward, human process from first message to curbside pickup.
Your driver tracks your ship’s real-time arrival and disembark timing, so a late dock is not your problem to solve. The pickup is re-timed at no extra cost when the ship comes in behind schedule. You merely exit when cleared, and your driver is there waiting, fare unchanged.
Your driver waits curbside right at the PortMiami cruise terminal and meets your group as you walk out, holding a name sign if you request one in advance over WhatsApp. Courtesy waiting covers 30 minutes from the agreed pickup time, giving you space to clear customs without rushing.
The rate includes 1 checked bag plus 1 carry-on per passenger, and there is room for cruise luggage in every vehicle. If you have extra or oversized bags, message us on WhatsApp beforehand and we confirm the space or size you up to a larger van, so nothing gets left at the curb.
Our private van fare is charged per vehicle, not per person, so your entire group rides for the single flat price listed in the rates above. A private Sprinter van covers groups of 6 to 14, and the whole party travels together for that one locked amount, with no shared or scheduled service involved.
Yes. The first child seat is free for a child under 5, so tell us the age and we fit it before pickup. Each additional child seat carries a small extra fee confirmed when you book. Share the number and ages of your little ones over WhatsApp so the right seats are installed.
Yes. Beyond Matlacha, we run private transfers from the PortMiami cruise terminal to Miami International or Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood airport in the same Black SUV or Sprinter van. Message us your flight time and terminal, and we time the pickup around your ship’s disembark so you make your gate comfortably.
Pickups scheduled outside our standard daytime window carry a small after-hours surcharge, added once per journey.
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.
The lanes here are narrow, lined with galleries and small restaurants, and there is rarely space for a large vehicle to sit while everybody unloads slowly. Have the group ready to step out with bags at the door, and tell us in advance if your rental sits down a private drive. The chauffeur handles the luggage; what helps is not idling in a single-lane street.
Lock in your private transfer before you sail so your driver is waiting the moment you step off the ship. Send your ship name, disembark date, group size, and Matlacha address, and we confirm the vehicle and the flat fare right away. Cancel free with 24 or more hours notice; within 24 hours the booking is non-refundable. Message us today and step off your cruise straight into a reserved black car.
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.
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