A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Burnt Store Marina rides on a flat rate from $350 per vehicle in a black SUV, with a bilingual driver and door-to-door service across Florida to the southwest Gulf Coast. Reserve one SUV for up to five, or a private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for a larger cruise group — cruise luggage and all.
Every fare below is per vehicle for the whole group, locked at booking with no surge — pick the size that fits your party and your cruise luggage.
The most practical way to reach Burnt Store Marina from PortMiami is a private door-to-door transfer sized to your group. Select the Black SUV when there are up to five of you, or step up to a private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for six to nine or ten to fourteen travelers — each vehicle leaves room for suitcases plus carry-ons. Booking is simple: message us on WhatsApp with your ship, your disembark date, headcount, and drop-off address at the marina, and we confirm the vehicle and the flat fare in writing. We ask for at least 24 hours’ notice so the driver is assigned and briefed; shorter requests are still reviewed manually, though availability is not guaranteed. The day before journey, you receive the driver’s name, vehicle make, and license plate by text, along with exact pickup instructions. One reservation covers the entire cross-state run to the Gulf Coast.
Our transfer reserves one vehicle for your group alone — no strangers, no extra stops, no waiting on other passengers. The fare is locked the moment you book, so a hectic disembarkation morning or a long-distance route never changes the number you agreed to. Your driver is bilingual, speaking English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which helps when a cruise crowd is tired and juggling bags. You reach that driver directly on WhatsApp, so questions about timing or your pickup spot obtain answered by a real person, not a queue. Suitcases are handled for you — the driver helps load and unload every bag at both ends. It is a coordinated, cruise-ready ride: booked once, confirmed in writing, and built around the reality of a tight cruise schedule and a long haul to Florida’s Gulf Coast. That combination is why cruise families choose us for the Burnt Store Marina run.
The journey to Burnt Store Marina is one of our longer transfers — a cross-state run from Miami’s Atlantic side to the southwest Gulf Coast. Because the exact drive time depends on the day, we describe it plainly rather than promise a figure: leaving inside the daytime window keeps things flowing, while heavy disembarkation-morning traffic around the cruise terminal, or holiday and weekend volume statewide, can stretch the journey. On a run this length, one short comfort stop for a restroom or a snack can be arranged in advance so the ride stays easy for kids and older travelers. Your driver watches your ship’s actual arrival and disembark timing, so if the vessel docks late the pickup is re-timed at no extra cost — you are not left paying for a delay that was never yours. When you book, tell us your must-reach-by time at the marina and we plan the departure backward from it.
Burnt Store Marina is a large waterfront boating community on the Gulf Coast, built around one of the biggest deep-water marinas in the region. The setting is peaceful and residential — palm-lined streets, a golf course, waterfront dining, and boat slips that draw sailors and anglers rather than a hectic city crowd. It is the kind of place cruise travelers head to for a slower few days on the water after a sailing, or a home base for exploring the surrounding southwest Florida coast. You can learn about the community and its layout on the Burnt Store Marina community site, and see slip, harbor, and facility details on the marina information page.
Lodging clusters right around the marina community and in the nearby Punta Gorda and Cape Coral areas, where waterfront rooms and vacation rentals sit close to the harbor. We drop you at the exact address you provide — a residence, a rental, or the marina itself — so tell us the drop-off point when you book and the driver takes you straight to the door.
Boating leads the list — sailing, fishing charters, and access to Charlotte Harbor’s protected waters. On land there is golf, waterfront restaurants, and easy strolls along the docks. Many cruise travelers use the marina as a quiet base and take day trips into the wider southwest Gulf Coast for beaches, nature preserves, and small-town Florida character.
The flat fare already covers the parts of a long transfer that commonly add up. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all built into the price — nothing extra is collected on the road. Onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot, handy for a cross-state ride, and the driver helps load and unload every piece of cruise luggage at both ends. Courtesy waiting is included too: 30 minutes at the cruise terminal from your agreed pickup time, and 15 minutes for a hotel or residence pickup. The day before you journey, we text the driver’s name, the vehicle make, and the license plate along with clear pickup instructions, so there are no surprises on cruise morning. Real-time ship monitoring is part of the service, letting the driver adjust when your vessel’s timing shifts. What sits outside the fare is short and predictable, covered just below.
The first child seat is free for a child under five; each additional seat carries a small fee we confirm at booking, so tell us ages and how many you need in advance. Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp, traveling in a pet carrier. Both are easiest to arrange when you book, not on the day.
Food and drinks, driver gratuity, parking costs, and any unscheduled stop sit outside the fare. A short stop arranged in advance can be accommodated, though a small fee may apply. Card or payment-link transactions carry a 4% bank fee. Everything else quoted for your route is what you pay — no fuel or toll add-ons appear later.
Three private vehicle tiers cover the Burnt Store Marina run, and every one is reserved for your party only:
Not sure which size fits your headcount and luggage pile? Message us and we match you to the right vehicle before you confirm.
Payment runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent over WhatsApp or the website; card and link payments carry a 4% bank fee. Full cash payment 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 — the usual direction for this route — you confirm with a 50% deposit, and the remaining 50% may be paid to the driver on journey day, cash accepted. Because Burnt Store Marina sits far to the west, a reverse-direction pickup from that side is paid in full in advance. Once your deposit lands, the vehicle is held and the driver assigned. Full details, including the day-before text with driver and plate, follow automatically so you consistently know who is arriving.
For a PortMiami-side pickup, half the fare confirms the booking and the other half goes to the driver on the day, cash welcome. A cancellation made 24 or more hours before pickup earns a full refund; inside 24 hours the booking is non-refundable, so lock your date once your cruise plans are firm.
A marina community is entered through a staffed gate, and the attendant works from a name on a list rather than the address you typed into the booking. Tell us the surname the reservation sits under and, if the owner arranged it, the name they left with security. The chauffeur gives that at the barrier and drives you to the door.
Daytime pickups between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM carry no surcharge. A journey that falls outside that window adds a modest amount, shown below.
Nothing changes for you. The driver tracks your ship’s real arrival and disembark timing, so a late dock merely moves the pickup — the ride is re-timed at no extra cost. Courtesy waiting also covers 30 minutes at the terminal from the agreed time, giving you room to clear customs and gather bags without any pressure.
Your driver waits curb-side at the PortMiami cruise terminal and meets your group as you exit, holding a name sign if you request one on WhatsApp beforehand. You obtain the driver’s name, vehicle make, and license plate by text the day before, so you know exactly who and what to look for as you step off the ship with your luggage.
Yes. Disembarkation-morning pickups are the core of what we do. Book at least 24 hours ahead, share your ship name and terminal, and the driver is briefed on your vessel’s schedule. Because ship monitoring is built in, the pickup flexes with the actual disembark time — you head straight from the terminal to Burnt Store Marina without re-booking anything.
The price is per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides for the one flat fare shown in the rates above. Whether the SUV carries two travelers or five, the number is the same, and a round journey is just double the one-way. There is no surge and no per-head charge on top.
The typical allowance is 1 checked bag plus 1 carry-on per passenger, with room set aside for cruise luggage. Bringing extra or oversized bags? Message us on WhatsApp in advance and we confirm space or size you up to a larger private van. The driver loads and unloads everything at both ends.
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.
Rods, tackle boxes, coolers and folding chairs travel with a lot of cruise passengers heading for the water, and none of it stacks the way suitcases do. List those items separately from your bag count when you book. It decides which vehicle we send, and it is far easier to answer now than at the terminal curb with the cases already out.
Send your ship name, disembark date, headcount, and marina drop-off address, and we confirm the vehicle and your flat fare in writing. Book 24 or more hours ahead for the smoothest assignment, and we handle the rest — from the terminal curb to Burnt Store Marina.
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.
Picked us up at the curb and dropped at the lobby.
Worth every cent. the booking process was straightforward.
Nada pra reclamar, absolutamente nada.
Puntual. Sin drama. Servicio sólido. Vale la pena.
viajante solo aqui, terceira vez usando e mesma qualidade. mesmo com trânsito a rota fez sentido. anotei o contato pra próxima. (com 3 bagagens de mão e 2 despachadas)