A private Black SUV runs to or from Port of Miami and San Castle at a flat rate from $250 per vehicle, with a bilingual driver and door-to-door service up I-95 north. Book one car for your whole group — cruise luggage, families, and a curbside meet-and-greet at the PortMiami terminal are all part of the ride, priced per vehicle rather than per seat.
Your fare is a flat, per-vehicle price locked the moment you book — pick the vehicle that fits your group and everyone rides for the one rate.
Florida requires young children to travel in an approved child restraint, and a hired vehicle is no exception. Ships do not lend car seats, so send the age and rough weight of each small passenger when you book rather than at the curb — that is what decides whether an infant carrier, a convertible seat or a booster is loaded before the vehicle leaves for the port that morning.
Your top choice is a private car booked ahead — you pick the vehicle that matches your group, and it waits for you at the terminal. Up to five passengers ride in a Black SUV; groups of six to nine take a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van, and ten to fourteen fit the larger Sprinter. Each vehicle leaves room for cruise luggage, so the whole family and every bag travel together in one trip. The driver meets you curbside as you exit the terminal building, loads the bags, and drives door-to-door to your San Castle address — no transfers, no second leg. Because we cover pickups at PortMiami and drop-offs across South Florida and beyond, the same booking works whether you are just off the ship or heading back to catch one. Everything is arranged in advance, so nothing about the ride is improvised on cruise day.
Reserve on WhatsApp or through the website and confirm your ship, date, group size, and San Castle address. Once the vehicle is set, a 50% deposit locks it in. The day before your journey you receive a text with the driver’s name, vehicle make, and license plate, plus curbside pickup instructions. Book at least 24 hours ahead for confirmed availability.
Your group rides in a private vehicle reserved only for your party, never shared with strangers. A bilingual driver — English plus Spanish or Portuguese — handles the route while you settle in with the kids and the carry-ons. The flat rate is locked the moment you book, so the number you agree on is the number you pay; there is no surge for demand, traffic, or a busy disembarkation morning. You reach us directly on WhatsApp, so questions obtain answered by a person rather than an app queue. Drivers help load and unload cruise luggage at both ends, and the day before your trip you receive the driver’s name, vehicle model, and license plate by text. We have run cruise-port transfers for more than five years, available 24/7, year-round — which matters when a ship schedule does not line up with normal business hours.
The drive runs north from PortMiami up the interstate toward Palm Beach County, and the exact time depends on when you roll off the ship. On a disembarkation morning, when several ships empty at once, terminal roads and the northbound lanes carry heavy traffic, so the trip stretches longer than a quiet midday run. Off-peak — early afternoon or mid-evening — the same route moves noticeably faster. Weekend cruise turnarounds tend to bunch traffic more than a midweek sailing. There is no set clock we can promise minute-for-minute, because a Saturday debark and a Tuesday afternoon simply do not drive the same. What stays constant is the door-to-door nature of the ride: one vehicle, your group, straight from the terminal curb to the San Castle address, with no transfers and no extra stops along the way.
San Castle is a residential community in northern Palm Beach County, north of the busy Miami core and set among the quieter, tree-lined streets typical of the region’s older neighborhoods. It is largely a place people live rather than a tourist strip, which suits cruise travelers who desire a peaceful home base or are visiting family between sailings. The wider region trades the high-rise energy of downtown Miami for suburban blocks, local shops, and simple reach to the South Florida coastline that draws visitors north from the port. For families planning a day out, the surrounding region offers the kind of parks, casual dining, and attractions you would map before you reach. We drop you right at the door, so you skip the parking hunt and the ride-hail wait after a long travel day.
Most cruise visitors base themselves in the residential Palm Beach County neighborhoods around San Castle or the nearby coastal areas, depending on whether they want quiet streets or beach access. We do not book lodging, but we drive you door-to-door to whatever address you choose, with room for every cruise bag on the trip.
Families heading to the area often research casual parks and local dining ahead of time. Whatever your plan, your driver delivers the group and the luggage straight to the door.
We run three private vehicle tiers, all reserved for your party alone. Lead with the Black SUV for up to five passengers — the right call for couples, small families, and anyone who wants a quicker, nimble ride with cruise luggage aboard. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van seats six to nine, giving mid-size groups full standing-height comfort and generous cargo space for a week’s worth of bags. The larger Sprinter carries ten to fourteen, perfect for extended families and travel parties moving together off one ship. Every tier is private point-to-point service booked for your party alone. Tell us your headcount and bag count on WhatsApp and we match the vehicle before you sail.
The flat rate already covers the costs that usually surprise travelers. Tolls, SunPass, and fuel are built into the price, so nothing extra is added for the road itself. Onboard WiFi runs off a mobile hotspot, handy for booking your next leg or keeping the kids occupied on the drive north. Courtesy waiting is part of the deal, too — 30 minutes at the cruise terminal from your agreed pickup time, and 15 minutes for a hotel pickup — after which any extra time is billed in 30-minute blocks. Your driver also helps load and unload every bag at both ends, so nobody wrestles a suitcase alone after a long sailing.
Yes to both, with a heads-up on WhatsApp. The first child seat is free for a child under five; each additional seat carries a small fee confirmed at booking. Small pets travel in a pet carrier when you let us know in advance, so the driver arrives ready for your whole party.
The rate leaves out meals and drinks, driver gratuity, parking fees, and any unscheduled stop. Gratuity is optional and always appreciated. A short, pre-arranged stop nearby can be added when you ask ahead, and a small fee may apply. Everything else for the ride itself is included in the flat price.
Payment runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure link sent by WhatsApp or on the website; card and link payments carry a 4% bank fee. Full cash at pickup is not accepted, though cash is fine for the driver-day balance below. A round trip is simply double the one-way price — book both legs at once and the return car is already set for your sailing day. For 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 trip day. Reverse-direction pickups from farther north — Broward, Palm Beach, and beyond — are paid in full ahead of time. Everything is agreed before you travel, so there is no haggling curbside.
Daytime pickups between 7 AM and 9 PM carry no surcharge. Trips that fall outside those hours add a small late-night amount to the flat fare.
These are the questions we field most often from arriving and departing cruise travelers on this route.
Your pickup shifts to match at no extra cost. The driver tracks your ship’s arrival and disembark timing, so a late dock simply moves the meeting time — you are not charged for the wait, and you keep the same flat, per-vehicle fare you booked. Courtesy waiting at the terminal is 30 minutes from the agreed time.
The driver meets your group curbside as you exit the PortMiami terminal building. Request a name sign in advance on WhatsApp and they will hold it up. They help load your cruise luggage, then drive door-to-door to your San Castle address — no hunting for a pickup zone after a long day.
Yes — drop-offs to Miami International, Fort Lauderdale, and other South Florida airports and cities are all offered from your cruise or from San Castle. Pickups themselves start at PortMiami or the Miami side. The same private SUV or Sprinter van and flat, per-vehicle rate apply, with room for every bag.
The fare is per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides for the one flat price shown above, whatever the headcount up to the vehicle’s limit. A round trip is simply double the one-way. Pick the SUV or the Sprinter van that fits your party and everyone shares the single rate.
Plan on one checked bag plus one carry-on per passenger, with room set aside for cruise luggage. Have extra or oversized bags? Message us on WhatsApp before the trip and we confirm the space or size you up to a larger Sprinter van, so the whole load travels in one vehicle.
Here is how a booked private car compares with a last-minute rideshare on a busy cruise day.
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.
Heading the other direction, toward the ship, the busiest stretch is the port entrance itself. Thousands of embarking passengers arrive in a compressed window, and the approach roads carry taxis, shuttles and private cars all aiming at the same terminal driveways. Building slack into the collection time from San Castle costs nothing and removes the worst version of cruise day: watching the check-in window close from inside a line of cars.
Lock in your San Castle transfer before you sail. Book at least 24 hours ahead for confirmed availability; under-24-hour requests are still reviewed by hand, though space is not guaranteed. Cancel with 24+ hours’ notice for a full refund; within 24 hours the booking is non-refundable. Send your ship, date, group size, and address, and we will match the vehicle and lock your flat rate.
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.
Me encantó. la van se sentía moderna y aseada.
Serviço sólido. Vale a pena. Bem feito.
All good. No hassle. Helpful with bags. Spotless car.
Viaje cómodo. Sin drama. Reserva fácil.
Top de linha. fácil continuar usando, não tem motivo pra trocar, o melhor sem pedágio surpresa, sem empurrar nada, só a corrida.