A private black car transfer to or from Port of Miami and Palm Shores runs a flat rate from $550 per vehicle, with a bilingual driver meeting your group curbside at the cruise terminal. It is a longer northbound run up the Florida coast to Brevard County’s Space Coast, handled in a reserved Black SUV or a private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van with room for every cruise bag.
The transfer is billed per vehicle at a flat rate locked the moment you book, priced here by group size:
Souvenirs picked up in port have a habit of coming off the ship loose — a bottle in a paper carrier, a ceramic piece wrapped in a towel. Anything fragile should ride in the passenger cabin at your feet rather than in the back, where hard cases get stacked and shifted at every stop. Point it out as loading starts and it gets set aside from the beginning.
The best way to reach Palm Shores from the cruise terminal is a private point-to-point transfer in a vehicle reserved only for your party. Pick the Black SUV or SUV XL for up to five cruise passengers, a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for six to nine, or the larger Sprinter for ten to fourteen — one price covers the whole group and every suitcase. To book, message us on WhatsApp or the website at least 24 hours ahead; you choose the terminal, the ship, and the pickup time, and we confirm the vehicle back to you. On cruise day the driver waits at the terminal curb as you clear customs, loads your luggage, and drives straight through to your Palm Shores address with no shared stops. Under-24-hour requests are still reviewed by hand, though availability is tighter.
Yes. Every ride is door-to-door: after the terminal pickup the driver takes your group directly to the exact street address you give at booking — a private residence, a vacation rental, or a marina in Palm Shores — with no detours and no other passengers along the way.
Three private vehicle tiers cover any cruise party, each reserved solely for your group and your luggage. Match your headcount to the class below:
Every tier is a private hire — never a shared or pooled ride — so the vehicle, the trunk space, and the driver belong to your party alone from the terminal to Palm Shores.
The drive to Palm Shores is a longer northbound haul up the coast, well beyond a swift local hop, so plan it as a relaxing highway run rather than a short crosstown ride. Timing swings with cruise-day conditions: disembark mornings, when several ships unload at once, push traffic near the port and slow the first stretch, while a midday or early-afternoon departure tends to move far more freely. Your driver watches the roads and your ship’s clearance and sets out to keep the trip smooth. Because the fare is fixed at booking, a slower run in heavy traffic never changes the price you pay. Ride in a climate-controlled Black SUV or private Sprinter van with WiFi on board, so families and tired cruise passengers can settle in and unwind for the full journey north.
Palm Shores is a small residential town in Brevard County on Florida’s Space Coast, tucked along the Indian River lagoon between Melbourne and Cocoa. The feel is quiet and neighborly — waterfront parks, river views, and settled streets rather than a tourist strip. It makes a calm home base for cruise travelers who want a slower pace once they step off the ship, with the Space Coast’s beaches and attractions within an easy local drive. Whether you are arriving before a sailing or unwinding after one, the area pairs river-town calm with quick access to the wider Melbourne region.
Cruise travelers tend to base themselves in or around Melbourne and the nearby Space Coast beachside communities to stay close to the water. Anywhere in the greater Palm Shores area works — the transfer is door-to-door, so your driver brings you straight to the address you book.
The area leans coastal and outdoorsy: swim and sunbathe on the public beaches, book a fishing or sightseeing charter from the marina, stroll the waterfront, and dine on fresh seafood. It suits families and couples who want a relaxed beach day rather than a crowded, fast-paced tourist district.
Our transfer is built around cruise passengers who step off a ship with luggage, kids, and a tight schedule. You get a vehicle reserved for your group alone — never shared — and a flat rate locked at booking, so the total never climbs with traffic, demand, or a busy disembark morning. A bilingual driver, fluent in English plus Spanish or Portuguese, meets you at the terminal, helps load every cruise bag, and drives your party straight to Palm Shores. Booking runs through direct WhatsApp contact with a real person, not an app queue, so you can confirm details, ask questions, and adjust plans rapidly. Vehicles are climate-controlled with onboard WiFi, and the driver’s name, create, and plate reach you the day before. For families juggling strollers and suitcases after a long sailing, that is a calmer, more organized way to travel north.
The flat rate covers the full private ride between the cruise terminal and your Palm Shores address, including all tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel, plus a bilingual driver who loads and unloads your luggage. Onboard WiFi via a mobile hotspot is included, and the fare stays fixed regardless of traffic or demand. Courtesy waiting is built in: 30 minutes at the cruise terminal from the agreed pickup time and 15 minutes at hotel pickups, after which extra waiting is billed in 30-minute blocks. A few things sit outside the rate, detailed below, so there are no surprises on trip day.
Yes. Every vehicle carries onboard WiFi through a mobile hotspot at no extra charge, so your group can message family, check plans, or keep kids occupied on the longer ride north to Palm Shores.
Yes. The first child seat is free for a child under five, and any additional child seat carries a small extra fee confirmed at booking. Request each seat on WhatsApp in advance with your child’s age so the driver has it installed and ready at the terminal.
Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp, carried in a proper pet carrier for the ride. Let us know when you book so the driver plans space in the vehicle for your carrier alongside the cruise luggage.
The standard allowance is one checked bag plus one carry-on per passenger, and there is room for typical cruise luggage. If you have extra or oversized bags, message us in advance and we confirm the space or size you up to a larger private van.
Food and drinks, driver gratuity (optional and always appreciated), parking costs, and unscheduled stops are not included. A short nearby stop arranged in advance can be accommodated, and a small fee may apply. Additional child seats beyond the first also carry an extra charge confirmed when you book.
Payment is handled by Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent via WhatsApp or the website; card and link payments add a 4% bank fee. Full cash payment at pickup is not accepted, and a round trip is merely double the one-way price. The secure link keeps your details protected, and once payment posts your vehicle and time are confirmed back to you.
A pickup starting at PortMiami or elsewhere on the Miami side confirms with a 50% deposit, and the remaining 50% may be paid to the driver on trip day, cash accepted. Reverse-direction pickups from farther areas such as Palm Beach require full payment in advance.
Nothing changes on your end. The driver tracks your ship’s arrival and disembark timing, so if the vessel docks late the pickup is re-timed at no extra cost. Courtesy waiting also covers 30 minutes at the terminal from the agreed time, giving your group room to clear customs without pressure.
The driver meets you curbside right at the cruise terminal as your group exits, then helps load the luggage. If you request it on WhatsApp in advance, the driver holds a name sign so you spot them rapidly in the disembark crowd. Real-time details, including create and plate, arrive the day before.
Yes. Book the return leg at the same time and the round trip is merely double the one-way price shown above — the same private vehicle and flat, per-vehicle rate in each direction. Offer both pickup times when you book, and the driver coordinates your outbound cruise transfer and your ride back.
The fare is per vehicle, never per person, so the whole group rides for the one flat price listed above. Whether five passengers share the Black SUV or twelve fill the larger private van, the total is fixed at booking and does not multiply by headcount or shift with traffic.
Daytime hours run 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM with no surcharge. Trips scheduled outside that window carry a small after-hours surcharge, set by vehicle type:
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.
Disembarkation days often fall on a weekend, and that shapes what is open when you arrive: rental offices, property managers, and small local shops may be closed or on short hours. If your arrival depends on someone handing over a key, or on picking up groceries for the first night, settle both before you sail rather than assuming you can sort it on the doorstep.
Lock in your Palm Shores transfer today. Message us with your ship, terminal, pickup time, and group size, and we confirm the vehicle and flat rate back to you. Book at least 24 hours ahead for the smoothest arrangement, and your driver’s name, create, and plate arrive the day before your ride.
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.
Chegamos ao porto antes do embarque
Top notch. fair price for what you get.
Nada que reprochar. se adelantó unos minutos, perfecto.
Top notch. fair deal, would book again easily. they confirmed by message the night before. Couldn’t have gone better.
Llegada a la boda exactamente a tiempo.