A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Bokeelia rides in a black SUV or private van at a flat rate from $350 per vehicle, booked around your ship’s schedule. This is a longer, cross-state run to Florida’s southwest Gulf coast — one bilingual driver, one reserved vehicle, room for every cruise bag, and door-to-door drop-off.
Prices below are per vehicle, not per person — pick the size that fits your group and its cruise luggage.
The simplest way is a private, pre-booked vehicle that meets you curbside at the cruise terminal and drives straight to Bokeelia. Select the tier that matches your party: a black SUV for up to 5, a private van for 6-9, or a larger private van for 10-14. As you clear the terminal, the driver is waiting at the curb with your name sign, ready to load the luggage. There is no line to join, no shared vehicle, and no scramble for a curbside ride. You confirm the journey over WhatsApp or email, we lock the vehicle and the price, and the driver texts you the details the day before. On journey day the whole group rides together, door to door, from the PortMiami terminal to your address on Pine Island — a clean start or finish to the sailing.
Your group gets a private black SUV or van reserved for the ride — no shared seats, no strangers, no pooled stops along the way. The fare is a flat rate locked the moment you book, so a disembarkation-day rush or heavy demand never changes what you pay. A bilingual driver (English plus Spanish or Portuguese) runs the route, loads the cruise bags, and stays reachable by WhatsApp for anything before pickup. For cruise passengers juggling luggage, children, and a tight sailing window, one reserved vehicle door to door beats hunting for a curbside ride. You book once, and the whole party moves together in a single coordinated journey.
The drive to Bokeelia is a longer, cross-state journey — you leave PortMiami on Florida’s Atlantic side and travel to the southwest Gulf coast, where Bokeelia sits at the north tip of Pine Island. The exact time depends on when you roll out: a peaceful midday departure moves steadier than a morning when several ships empty at once and disembarkation traffic stacks up around the terminal. Because this is a long-distance transfer, one short comfort stop for a restroom or a snack can be arranged on route — just mention it when you book. You settle in, the cruise bags are stowed, and the whole party rides straight through toward the Gulf.
Each choice is private and reserved only for your party — lead with group size and luggage to select.
Bokeelia is a quiet fishing village at the north end of Pine Island on Florida’s Gulf coast, a world away from Miami’s high-rises. Weathered docks, tarpon and snook fishing, mango and palm groves, and slow waterfront streets offer it an old-Florida character that draws anglers, boaters, and travelers after peaceful. You will locate working marinas, a long fishing pier, waterfront seafood, and Gulf sunsets rather than nightlife. For a fuller picture, read a local guide to Bokeelia or plan a meal at a historic waterfront restaurant on the water. The village pairs naturally with a cruise journey for anyone wanting to trade the ship’s crowds for a soft-shoe coastal stop.
Bokeelia and the wider Pine Island area lean toward small waterfront communities and low-key coastal lodging rather than big resorts. If you want a broader range, the greater Fort Myers and Cape Coral areas nearby offer more choices. We drop you door to door wherever you are staying, so pick the spot that suits your trip.
Tolls, SunPass, and fuel are already covered by the rate — the price you book is the price you pay for the road. Every ride includes onboard WiFi through a mobile hotspot, so the family stays connected across the long drive. Luggage room fits one checked bag plus one carry-on per passenger, with space for cruise gear; if you have extra or oversized bags, message us on WhatsApp ahead of time and we confirm the space or size up to a larger private van.
Food and drinks, driver gratuity, parking costs, and unscheduled stops sit outside the rate. Gratuity is optional and always appreciated. A short nearby stop arranged in advance can be worked in, though a small fee may apply. Everything else on the standard route is already handled for you.
Pine Island is reached by a single connecting road, so anything happening on that stretch affects every arrival regardless of where you are headed on the island. There is no alternative route to fall back on. That is exactly why a booked private vehicle beats improvising at the terminal: the chauffeur knows the crossing and plans the day around it.
Payment runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent over WhatsApp or the website; a card or link payment adds a 4% bank fee. Full cash at pickup is not accepted, though the driver can take the remaining balance in cash on journey day. A round journey is merely double the one-way price shown above. For a pickup starting at PortMiami or elsewhere on the Miami side, a 50% deposit confirms the booking and the remaining 50% goes to the driver on journey day. Reverse-direction pickups from farther north — Broward, Palm Beach, and beyond — are paid in full ahead of time.
Daytime pickups between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM carry no surcharge; trips outside that window add a small amount.
Your driver tracks the ship’s arrival and disembark timing, so a late dock re-times the pickup at no extra cost. Courtesy waiting covers 30 minutes at the cruise terminal from the agreed time. If clearing customs runs long, message us on WhatsApp and the driver holds for your group.
The driver meets your group curbside right outside the PortMiami cruise terminal as you exit, holding a name sign if you request one on WhatsApp in advance. Driver name, vehicle model, and license plate are texted the day before with pickup instructions, and the driver helps load your cruise luggage.
No credit card is needed to reserve. You can confirm with Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent over WhatsApp — whichever suits your group. A card or link payment adds a small bank fee, while Venmo and Zelle avoid it. Send the deposit and your booking is locked.
Swift answers to the questions cruise travelers ask most before booking this Gulf-coast transfer.
Each passenger gets one checked bag plus one carry-on, with room for cruise gear in the SUV or private van. Have extra or oversized bags? Message us on WhatsApp before the trip and we confirm the space or size up to a larger private van so everything rides comfortably.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides for the one flat price shown in the prices list above. A five-person SUV costs the same whether one or five travel. A round trip is simply double the one-way, with no per-head charge added.
A private shuttle here means a private van reserved just for your group, not a shared ride. Your party rides for the single flat per-vehicle rate listed above — the 6-9 or 10-14 passenger van depending on group size. No pooling, no per-person fare, no strangers sharing the vehicle.
Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp, carried in a pet carrier for the ride. Let us know when you book so the driver plans for it. This keeps the vehicle comfortable for the whole group across the long drive to or from the coast.
The first child seat is free for a child under 5, and each additional child seat carries an extra fee confirmed at booking. Tell us your children’s ages on WhatsApp when you reserve so the right seats are installed and ready before pickup at the terminal.
Our drivers suggest booking at least 24 hours ahead, keeping medications and valuables in your carry-on, and requesting a name sign on WhatsApp for an easy terminal meet. On this long Gulf-coast run, a light snack and a planned comfort stop make the ride smoother for kids and grandparents alike.
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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Anglers often book a boat for the morning after they land. If that is your plan, work backwards from the dock time when you choose the transfer, and remember a long cross-state drive after a debarkation morning leaves less evening than people expect. Tell us the charter hour and we will say honestly whether the timing works.
Lock in your Bokeelia transfer by sending your ship name, sail date, pickup time, group size, and luggage count over WhatsApp or email. We confirm the vehicle, driver, and flat price, then text your driver’s details the day before. Book at least 24 hours ahead for the smoothest cruise-day pickup, and message us for anything you need along the way.
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.
Highly recommended. courteous from the moment we got in.
Llegamos a la conferencia 20 minutos antes. Recomendamos sin dudar. (ventana de 20 minutos para el pickup)
All good. Clean SUV. Done well. Worth it.
Era un viaje corto, solo yo, la camioneta lucía nueva y bien mantenida.
Easy all around. fair deal, would book again easily.