A private black SUV runs to or from Port of Miami and Surfside for a flat rate from $80 per vehicle, heading north along Collins Avenue (SR A1A) into the beachside town. Your driver meets the group curbside at the PortMiami cruise terminal, loads the cruise luggage, and drives door-to-door — up to 5 passengers in the SUV, or 6 to 14 in a private Sprinter van.
Every fare below is per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides for one flat price locked at booking:
Buildings on this stretch face the ocean but are entered from a tight residential street where a standing vehicle blocks the lane. Expect a quick unload at the entrance rather than a long pause, and tell us the building name plus the unit so the driver stops once. If your tower has an under-cover bay, mention whether tall vehicles can use it.
The simplest way off the ship and up to Surfside is a private door-to-door transfer booked in advance. Pick the vehicle that matches your group: a black SUV for up to 5 travelers, a private Sprinter van for 6 to 9, or the larger van for 10 to 14. All three leave room for cruise luggage, so the whole family and every suitcase ride together. Once you disembark, your driver waits curbside at the PortMiami cruise terminal and, if you request it on WhatsApp beforehand, holds a name sign as you walk out. The driver helps load the bags, then drives straight to your Surfside address — no extra stops, no changing vehicles. To book, send your ship name, arrival date, passenger count, and drop-off address by WhatsApp or the website, and you lock the flat fare and the vehicle in one message.
Surfside is a quiet, low-rise beach town on Miami’s barrier island — residential, family-welcoming, and far calmer than the high-rise strips to the south. A broad public beach runs the length of it, while Harding Avenue gives you an simple, walkable row of cafés, bakeries, and small restaurants a block from the sand. It shares a border with the upscale boutique district of Bal Harbour, so serious shopping sits close by, yet Surfside itself keeps a relaxed, neighborhood feel. Read more on the official guide, Surfside neighborhood guide from Miami & Beaches.
Surfside offers a mix of beachfront condos, small oceanfront properties, and vacation rentals within a short walk of Harding Avenue and the beach. If you want a livelier base, the South Beach area sits down the island, while the Bal Harbour and Bay Harbor Islands areas next door lean quieter and more upscale. We drop you at whatever address you book.
The beach is the main draw, backed by a community center and pool complex and the shops along Harding Avenue. The boutique promenade in neighboring Bal Harbour is an easy add-on, and the museums, restaurants, and nightlife of greater Miami Beach spread out along the island to the south, all reachable by car.
One vehicle is reserved for your group alone — never shared, never pooled with strangers. Your fare is locked the moment you book, so it does not move for traffic, demand, or peak cruise-day crowds; the number you agree to is the number you pay. Your driver is bilingual, speaking English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which takes the friction out of a hectic terminal exit. Drivers assist load and unload the cruise luggage, so nobody wrestles suitcases across the pavement. You talk to us directly by WhatsApp — real messages, real confirmations, no app queue — and the day before your journey we text the driver’s name, vehicle model, and license plate along with exact pickup instructions. For arriving and departing cruise passengers juggling luggage, kids, and a fixed sailing schedule, that combination keeps the transfer predictable from the first message to the drop-off.
The ride to Surfside is short and local, but the clock depends on traffic, not distance. Surfside sits on the barrier island north of the port, reached along Collins Avenue. On a quiet morning the run is direct and simple. On disembarkation days, several ships can clear the PortMiami terminals at nearly the same time, and the roads leaving the port fill up — that congestion is the biggest variable, far more than the route itself. Midday and late-afternoon beach traffic along Collins Avenue can add a little time as well. Because your driver watches the ship’s actual arrival and debark timing, the pickup is planned around when you genuinely step off, not a fixed guess on a clock, so a slow walk through customs never leaves your car circling or gone. We describe the journey honestly as a compact island transfer whose length rises and falls with the day’s traffic.
Three private vehicle tiers cover every cruise-group size:
The flat fare bundles the essentials of the transfer. Tolls, SunPass, and fuel are all included — no add-ons appear at the end. Onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot, and a first child seat is free for a child under 5; each extra child seat carries a small fee confirmed at booking. Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp, carried in a pet carrier. Courtesy waiting is built in: 30 minutes at the cruise terminal from the agreed pickup time, or 15 minutes for hotel pickups, after which extra waiting is billed in 30-minute blocks.
Food and drinks, driver gratuity (optional but always appreciated), parking costs, and unscheduled stops fall outside the fare. A short nearby stop arranged in advance can usually be accommodated, though a small fee may apply. Anything beyond the standard door-to-door run — extra child seats past the first, or oversized bags — is confirmed with you before the trip.
Payment is 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. A round journey is merely double the one-way price. For a pickup starting at PortMiami or elsewhere on the Miami side, a 50% deposit confirms the booking and the remaining 50% can be paid to the driver on journey day, cash accepted. Reverse-direction pickups coming from farther areas such as Broward or Palm Beach require full payment in advance.
Daytime hours run 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no surcharge. Trips that fall outside that window carry a small late-night upscale, added to the flat fare:
Your pickup re-times automatically at no extra cost. Your driver tracks the ship’s real arrival and disembark timing, so a delayed docking merely shifts the pickup to match — no re-booking, no lost fare. You walk out, the driver is there. This is the single biggest advantage of a monitored private transfer over hailing a ride yourself.
Right at the curb outside your PortMiami cruise terminal. The driver meets your group as you exit and, if you ask on WhatsApp in advance, holds a sign with your name. Text us your terminal or ship as you approach the exit and the driver comes straight to you, then helps load the luggage.
Yes — disembarkation-day pickups are the core of what we do. Book at least 24 hours ahead with your ship name and arrival date, and your driver plans the pickup around your actual debark window. Even with several ships clearing the terminals at once, your reserved vehicle waits for your group specifically.
The standard allowance is 1 checked bag plus 1 carry-on per passenger, with room set aside for cruise luggage. The SUV suits a group of up to 5, and the private vans scale up from there. For extra or oversized bags, message us on WhatsApp in advance and we confirm space or size you up to a larger van.
Per vehicle, always. The whole group rides for the one flat price shown in the prices list above, whether that’s two of you or a full van of fourteen. A round trip is just double the one-way, and a small surcharge applies outside daytime hours — but the base fare never splits by head count.
Yes. Beyond Surfside, we run private drop-offs from the PortMiami cruise terminal to Miami International Airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, and other cities — the same black SUV or private van, the same flat per-vehicle fare. Message your flight details on WhatsApp and we quote and lock the run for you.
Book 24 or more hours ahead to confirm your vehicle and lock the flat fare. Under-24-hour requests are still reviewed by hand, but availability isn’t guaranteed. Once booked, your pickup time can move with 24-plus hours notice, subject to availability. Free cancellation with 48-plus hours notice; inside 24 hours the booking is non-refundable.
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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The bags that left with room to spare come back full of things bought over a week, and the walk from the curb to an elevator is the part nobody plans for. Ask your front desk for a luggage cart before the vehicle arrives. The driver brings everything to the entrance, and from there one trip beats four.
Send your ship name, arrival date, passenger count, and Surfside drop-off address, and we confirm the vehicle and lock the flat fare in one reply. Message us to reserve your private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Surfside — the sooner you book, the easier your cruise day.
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.
Tudo certinho, saiu mais barato que o Uber Black da viagem passada, estávamos com 4 malas grandes!.
Todo bien. Puntual. Precio justo.
Tudo perfeito. ajudou a colocar as quatro malas grandes, ainda por cima o wifi funcionou, as crianças se entretiveram no caminho.
Súper bien. simplemente funcionó, es todo lo que queremos!
From confirmation to drop-off, every step landed where it should. Couldn’t have gone better.