A private black SUV runs to or from Port of Miami and Taft at a flat rate from $550 per vehicle, carrying up to five cruise passengers and their luggage, while Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans take groups of six to fourteen. Your driver meets you curbside at the cruise terminal and drives door to door, with tolls and fuel already covered.
The price is set per vehicle and locked when you book, so the whole group rides for one figure no matter the season or traffic:
Cruise terminals process arriving passengers the same way an airport does, and travelers enrolled in a trusted-traveler program often move through the officer stage faster than the general line. If part of your group is enrolled and part is not, plan to regroup after the hall rather than assuming everyone appears together. Tell us how the party splits and the curb timing is set for the slowest half.
The simplest way is a private car booked ahead and matched to your group size. Pick the Black SUV for up to five cruise passengers, or a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van when six to fourteen of you travel together. Reserve on WhatsApp or the website, share your sailing details and terminal, and the rest is handled for you. On the day you dock, the driver is already at the terminal as you disembark, ready to load your cruise luggage and pull away without a second transfer. There is no ticket line, no shared vehicle, and no waiting on other parties — the car belongs to your group alone for the drive to or from Port of Miami and Taft. You offer one address, and the driver takes you straight to that door, whether you are heading out to start a journey or coming back to catch your flight home. Two people or fourteen, it is a single organized pickup.
One vehicle is reserved for your group alone, so you never share the ride or wait on strangers. The fare is flat and locked the moment you book — it does not move for rush hour, demand, or a late ship. You reach a real person directly on WhatsApp to arrange pickup, adjust timing, or ask a question before the day arrives. Drivers help lift and stow every cruise bag, so families and larger parties are not wrestling luggage at the curb. Everything is built around cruise schedules: pickups timed to disembarkation, drop-offs timed to boarding, and a driver who knows how the terminal flows. For departing passengers there is no meter running in traffic and no surprise total at the end — the number you agreed to is the number you pay. It is a calmer, more organized ride than flagging something down at a hectic port.
The drive to or from Taft is a single straight run door to door, and the exact time depends mostly on when you travel. Off-peak daytime hours move fastest, with lighter roads and an easy exit from the port. Timing stretches longer when several ships disembark at once and thousands of passengers leave the terminal in the same window, or when local rush hour overlaps your pickup. Your driver watches conditions in real time and chooses the smoothest route rather than a fixed one, adjusting on the fly if a backup builds near the terminal. For departing passengers we recommend allowing a relaxing cushion before your boarding cut-off, and for arrivals the driver times pickup to your ship’s actual disembarkation rather than a guessed hour. Either way the ride itself stays direct — no detours to collect other passengers and no scheduled stops along the route.
Three private vehicle sizes cover almost any cruise party, and the right one depends on how numerous are traveling and how much luggage comes off the ship:
Taft is simply your destination, and the driver delivers you to the exact address rather than a general drop point — no second leg once you leave the port. Whatever brings you there, whether a home, an office, a stay, or a place you are visiting, you offer the street address on WhatsApp and the door-to-door drive ends where you actually require to be. Departing passengers are collected from that same Taft address and driven straight back to the cruise terminal in time to board. Share any gate code or building detail in advance so pickup and drop-off stay swift and seamless.
Yes. The transfer is door-to-door, so the driver takes you to a home, office, or the entrance you specify — not a fixed corner. Send the full street address, plus any gate or building note, on WhatsApp when you book. Departing guests are picked up from that same address for the return to the terminal.
The rate covers the whole ride and its running costs, so little is left to add on the day. Tolls, SunPass, and fuel are built in and never billed separately. Onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot, useful for checking in or keeping kids occupied on the road. Drivers load and unload your cruise luggage themselves. Real-time ship monitoring is part of the service too, so pickup lines up with when you actually walk off. What sits outside the rate is short and predictable: food and drinks, an optional gratuity for the driver, any parking cost, and unscheduled stops — though a short stop arranged in advance can commonly be accommodated. Everything essential to getting you and your bags between the terminal and Taft is already accounted for, which keeps trip day simple.
A few add-ons sit outside the base fare. Waiting past the included courtesy window is billed in thirty-minute blocks. Gratuity is optional and always appreciated. Parking fees and any pre-arranged extra stop may add a modest amount, all agreed before your trip. Nothing here appears as a surprise — each is confirmed with you in advance.
Both, with a heads-up. Small pets ride along when you tell us in advance on WhatsApp and travel inside a pet carrier. For children, the first child seat is free for a little one under five; each additional seat is available for a small added fee confirmed at booking. Message the ages and seat count when you reserve so the right setup is ready.
Plan on one checked bag and one carry-on per passenger, with room to spare for cruise luggage in every vehicle. Traveling with extra or oversized bags? Message us on WhatsApp before the day and we confirm the space or size you up to a larger van. Drivers handle the loading and unloading either way.
Payment is arranged through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent over WhatsApp or the website. Card and link payments add a 4% bank fee; Venmo and Zelle avoid it. Full cash payment at pickup is not accepted, though cash is welcome for the balance owed to the driver on qualifying trips. A round trip is simply double the one-way price and books as one reservation covering both legs. You settle the details when you confirm, and your driver’s name, vehicle, and plate reach by text the day before, so there is nothing to figure out at the curb.
For a pickup starting at Port of Miami or elsewhere on the Miami side, a 50% deposit confirms the booking and the remaining 50% goes to the driver on trip day, cash accepted. Reverse-direction pickups from farther out, such as Broward or Palm Beach, are paid in full ahead of time. Either way the total is fixed before you ride.
A round trip locks in both your arrival and departure rides in one reservation, priced at exactly double the one-way. You keep the same private vehicle class both ways and skip arranging a second pickup later. For cruise travelers that means the return to the terminal, or the ride to your flight home, is already secured before you sail.
Daytime pickups between 7 AM and 6 PM carry no surcharge. Trips scheduled outside those hours add a modest amount so a driver is on hand for pre-dawn boardings and late-night arrivals:
No credit card is required to book. You can reserve entirely over WhatsApp and settle with Venmo or Zelle, which numerous cruise travelers prefer. If a card is easier for you, a secure payment link is available instead. Either way, your spot is held once the deposit or agreed payment is arranged — no card kept on file.
Drivers who work the terminal every week share the same handful of tips. Send your sailing details when you book so pickup lines up with your actual disembarkation. Keep the confirmation text — with the driver’s name, vehicle, and plate — open on your phone as you come off the ship. Message on WhatsApp the moment you clear the gangway so the driver can pinpoint you faster in the crowd. Keep a carry-on with medication, travel documents, and anything you require first within reach rather than buried in checked bags. For departures, leave the ship’s parking garages and building lines a relaxing cushion before your boarding cut-off. And confirm your exact pickup address the day before, gate codes included, so nothing slows the door-to-door run to or from Taft.
Cruise travelers ask the same practical questions before they sail, so here are direct answers on late ships, terminal meeting points, disembarkation-day pickups, and how the private pricing actually works. Each one reflects how this specific transfer runs between the port and Taft.
Nothing changes for you. The driver tracks your ship’s arrival and disembarkation in real time and re-times the pickup at no extra cost when the ship is delayed. You do not re-book or pay again — the reserved vehicle simply waits for your actual arrival, and the flat fare stays exactly the same.
Your driver meets the group curbside as you exit the cruise terminal, and will hold a name sign if you request one on WhatsApp in advance. Message when you clear the gangway so the driver can position for you. A 30-minute courtesy wait is built in from the agreed pickup time.
Yes. Disembarkation-day pickups are standard, and the service runs 24/7 year-round. Give your ship name and disembark time when you book — ideally at least 24 hours ahead — and the driver times arrival to when you walk off. Under-24-hour requests are still reviewed manually, though availability is not guaranteed.
Per vehicle, never per person. Your whole group rides for the one flat price shown above, whether that is two of you in the SUV or fourteen in the largest van. Adding passengers up to the vehicle’s capacity does not raise the fare, which makes larger cruise parties especially good value.
A private van — what many travelers call a shuttle — is priced per vehicle for your whole group, not per seat, using the flat rates listed above. It is never a shared or pooled ride. A round trip is double the one-way, and pickups outside 7 AM to 6 PM add a small surcharge. Your van size sets which rate applies.
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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Where the destination sits behind a manned entrance, the attendant admits a visitor only when the resident has cleared it in advance. Call ahead or add the driver to the community’s guest list, and send us the gate location and any code the community issues. A vehicle turned away at a barrier costs everyone the last twenty minutes of an otherwise finished journey.
Lock in your private ride to or from the cruise terminal now. Send your ship name, sailing date, group size, and Taft address on WhatsApp or the website, and we confirm the vehicle, driver, and pickup time — with driver details texted the day before you travel. Reserve as early as you can for the smoothest cruise day, and reach out anytime with a question before you sail.
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.
We were celebrating an anniversary, well-maintained interior, no clutter at all. they confirmed by message the night before. Couldn’t have gone better
Nada que reprochar. acomodó las valijas con cuidado.
Felt taken care of, communication was clear from booking onward.
Family reunion in Miami, our group, could actually relax in the back. smooth ride from the curb to the cruise terminal. Recommend without hesitation.
Da confirmação ao desembarque, tudo no lugar. Tudo certo no geral.