A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Acacia Villas rides in a reserved Black SUV or climate-controlled van, flat rate from $250 per vehicle, with a bilingual driver who meets your group curbside at the cruise terminal. One booking covers door-to-door service with room for cruise luggage, tolls, and onboard WiFi — no surge pricing and no shared ride.
The fare is flat and per vehicle — pick the size that fits your group and pay one price for the whole ride.
Whatever you sailed on — a passport, or the citizenship proof and photo identification accepted on round-trip sailings out of a U.S. port — has to be in hand at the inspection desk. Bags placed in the corridor on the last night disappear into the hall until after you clear, so anything the officer may ask for belongs in a pocket or a day bag from the moment you pack.
The simplest way is one private vehicle booked ahead, matched to your headcount. Select a Black SUV for up to 5 passengers, a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for 6 to 9, or a larger Sprinter for 10 to 14. After you clear the ship and collect your bags, your driver is already positioned curbside at the PortMiami cruise terminal exit, ready to load cruise luggage and pull away. There is genuine room for suitcases plus carry-ons, so a full family with a week of packing rides together without cramming. From the terminal it is one direct, door-to-door run to the entrance at Acacia Villas — no extra stops, no passenger swaps. To lock it in, message the pickup date, ship name, and group size on WhatsApp, and we confirm the vehicle and hold the fare.
Once you disembark and pass baggage claim, walk out to the terminal curb where your driver is waiting by the assigned vehicle. Request a name sign in advance on WhatsApp and the driver holds it up as you exit. The driver helps load your cruise bags and you head straight to Acacia Villas.
Your group gets a whole vehicle to itself — never a seat shared with strangers. The rate is locked at booking, so demand and traffic on a hectic cruise day never move the number. The driver loads and unloads your cruise luggage, so you are not wrestling suitcases at the curb. Booking and contact both run through direct WhatsApp, which means a real person confirms your details rather than an app queue. Everything is built around cruise timing: a curbside meet at the terminal, luggage handled, and a straight door-to-door run to the entrance. For arriving families juggling kids and a week of bags, that coordination is the difference between a peaceful start and a scramble. You reserve once, and the same named driver in the same vehicle carries you the whole way.
Yes. Every driver speaks English plus Spanish or Portuguese, so you can confirm the pickup point, ask for a route change, or sort out luggage without a language barrier. Tell us your preferred language on WhatsApp when you book and we match a driver accordingly for the trip.
Match the vehicle to your headcount and luggage — all three are private and reserved for your group alone.
The run from the cruise terminal to Acacia Villas is a straightforward crossing of the Miami region, though we don’t quote a fixed clock figure because real conditions on the day decide it. Off-peak, in the mid-morning or early afternoon, the roads move freely and the ride stays seamless and direct. On a hectic disembarkation morning, when several ships empty their passengers at once, the terminal roads and surrounding highways fill up, and the same journey takes noticeably longer. Your driver watches live conditions and picks the cleanest route. A slower drive in heavier traffic never changes what you pay, since the price is set per vehicle before you journey. If your onward schedule is tight, share the pickup time when you book and we build in a relaxing cushion so a crowded cruise morning doesn’t rush you.
It can. When multiple ships dock the same morning, thousands of passengers leave the terminals together and the local roads get heavier, stretching the ride. The driver tracks conditions and reroutes as needed. The fare stays the same either way, so a slow-moving cruise day costs you no more.
Acacia Villas is a small residential neighborhood in Palm Beach County, set among peaceful, low-traffic streets rather than a hectic tourist strip. The surroundings are quiet and suburban in feel, with everyday conveniences and shopping in the wider Lake Worth area — the kind of place travelers visit to see family or head to a private address. For arriving cruise passengers, that means a relaxed, direct drop-off at the door instead of a crowded curb. We drop you right at the address you book, so you can walk in with your bags — no long trek from a distant lot.
It sits in a settled residential pocket — quiet streets, greenery, and a slower pace than the downtown and beach districts. The mood suits families arriving to visit rather than sightseers, and the private drop-off keeps the handoff simple: door to door, bags carried, no busy public-transit connection to figure out.
Visiting cruise passengers usually look at lodging in the surrounding residential areas and the broader Miami region, choosing whatever suits the length of the visit. We don’t recommend a specific property, but wherever you land, we can arrange a private transfer to or from that address on the same flat, per-vehicle terms.
The per-vehicle price already carries the running costs of the journey, so there is nothing to settle at the toll plaza or the pump. Included in every booking: all tolls, SunPass, and fuel along the route; onboard WiFi through a mobile hotspot; and the driver loading and unloading your cruise luggage at both ends. The first child seat is free for a child under 5, and small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp when carried in a pet carrier. A name sign at the terminal is provided on request. What sits outside the rate is straightforward too, listed below, so there are no quiet add-ons waiting on journey day.
Food and drinks, driver gratuity, parking charges, and unscheduled stops fall outside the fare. Gratuity is optional and always appreciated. A short nearby stop arranged in advance can be accommodated, and a small fee may apply. Each additional child seat beyond the first free one carries an extra charge confirmed when you book.
Yes to both. The first child seat is free for a child under 5, with each additional seat added for a fee we confirm at booking. Small pets ride along when you flag it on WhatsApp ahead of time and bring an appropriate pet carrier. Tell us the ages and the pet when you reserve.
Payment runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent by WhatsApp or on the website; card and link payments add a 4% bank fee. Full cash at pickup is not accepted. A round journey is merely double the one-way price, booked as one reservation. For a pickup starting at PortMiami or elsewhere on the Miami side, a 50% deposit confirms the journey and the remaining 50% can go to the driver on journey day, cash included.
A round trip is the one-way fare times two, held under a single booking so both legs are locked. On Miami-side pickups the 50% deposit secures the vehicle and the balance is paid to the driver on the day. Reverse-direction pickups from farther areas like Broward or Palm Beach require full payment in advance.
Daytime hours run 7 AM to 9 PM with no added charge. A pickup that falls outside that window carries a small surcharge on top of the journey value.
Your driver tracks the ship’s arrival and disembark timing, so a late dock merely moves the pickup with no extra charge. You do not re-book or lose the reservation — the driver adjusts to the real terminal schedule and is waiting when you actually walk out. Just journey with your booking confirmed.
The driver waits curbside right at the PortMiami cruise terminal exit, by the assigned vehicle. Ask for a name sign on WhatsApp in advance and it is held up as you come out past baggage. Courtesy waiting covers 30 minutes from the agreed pickup time, and the driver helps load your bags.
Yes — disembarkation-day pickups are exactly what this service is for. Book at least 24 hours ahead so the vehicle is held, share your ship name, and the driver monitors your debark timing. As you exit with your luggage, the driver is already curbside for the direct run to Acacia Villas.
The typical allowance is 1 checked bag plus 1 carry-on per passenger, with real room for cruise luggage. Traveling with extra or oversized bags? Message us on WhatsApp before the journey and we confirm the space or size you up to a larger van. The driver loads and unloads everything at both ends.
A private shuttle to Acacia Villas is our Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van, priced per vehicle at the flat van rate listed above — not per person. Your whole group of 6 to 14 rides together for one fixed fare, with no shared seats and no metered surprises. Send your headcount and we confirm the right van.
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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Volume at the port swings hard by date. One ship arriving midweek empties into quiet halls; a winter Saturday with several large vessels turning around fills the inspection lines, the taxi ranks and the exit roads within the same hour. Send the weekday along with your date and the collection window is planned against that morning’s likely load rather than a general assumption.
Send your cruise date, ship name, group size, and the pickup direction on WhatsApp, and we confirm the vehicle and hold your flat fare. Book at least 24 hours ahead for guaranteed availability; under-24-hour requests are still reviewed, though availability isn’t assured. Full refund with 24+ hours notice. Message us and we handle the rest.
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.
Just what we needed. didn’t know what to expect and it exceeded what we had in mind. they confirmed by message the night before. No notes.
Easy booking. Quiet ride. Punctual.
Pontuais e atenciosos: espaço de sobra pra família, mais organizado que o rideshare, reservei online e recebi confirmação rápido.
Quick and easy. great suspension, didn’t feel the bumps, best of all the trunk fit four large suitcases plus carry-ons.
Sem problemas, sem surpresas, sem complicação.