A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Iona rides in a chauffeured black SUV or climate-controlled van at a flat rate from $350 per vehicle. One reserved vehicle carries your whole cruise group and luggage door to door, met curbside at the PortMiami cruise terminal by a bilingual driver. The fare is locked when you book, so there is no surge and no metered surprise.
The rates below are per vehicle, not per person, for a private transfer between Port of Miami and Iona — one price covers your whole group.
Every rate is per vehicle, never per person. Your whole cruise group — up to 5 in the SUV, or up to 14 in a private van — rides for the single flat price shown above. Adding riders within a vehicle’s capacity does not change the fare you were quoted.
A round journey is simply double the one-way rate shown above — the return leg is priced the same as the outbound leg. Book both directions together and one driver coordinates your terminal pickup and your return, with both times set the moment you reserve, so nothing is left loose.
The most direct way to reach Iona is a private door-to-door transfer booked before your cruise day. You pick the vehicle that fits your group — a black SUV for up to 5, a private Sprinter van for 6 to 9, or a larger private van for 10 to 14 — and one reserved car handles the whole journey. There are no shared stops, no pooled riders, and no mid-route swaps. The driver waits at the cruise terminal as your group walks off the ship, helps load every bag, and drives you straight to your Iona address. To arrange it, message us on WhatsApp or email with your ship name, arrival date, group size, and drop-off address; we confirm the vehicle and lock the flat fare. Because the ride is private, the pickup bends around your actual off-ship time rather than a rigid schedule you have to chase.
Your driver meets you curbside right outside the PortMiami cruise terminal as your group exits, luggage in hand. Ask for a name sign in advance over WhatsApp and the driver holds it at the pickup point. You will also get the driver’s name, vehicle make, and plate by text the day before, so you know exactly who to look for.
Book at least 24 hours ahead through WhatsApp or email with your ship, date, group size, and address. Requests under 24 hours are still reviewed by hand, though availability is not promised. A confirmed pickup time can be moved with 24 or more hours notice, subject to availability, and your driver’s details arrive the day before travel.
A private vehicle reserved for your group is the difference on a tight cruise day. You never share the car with strangers, never wait for a pooled route to fill, and never watch a fare climb with demand — the price is locked when you book and holds through traffic and hectic sailings. A bilingual driver (English with Spanish or Portuguese) handles the whole journey, loads and unloads your bags, and reaches you directly through WhatsApp before and during journey, so there is a real person on the other end rather than an app queue. The setup is built for cruise passengers specifically: room for cruise luggage, curbside pickup as you step off the ship, and a drop-off straight to your Iona door. One booking, one named driver, one organized pickup — that is the whole point of a private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Iona.
The drive from Port of Miami to Iona is one direct private ride with no shared stops, and the clock depends mainly on your cruise day. Because this is a private car, not a scheduled route, timing hinges on when your ship clears and how numerous vessels disembark the same morning. When three or more ships empty at once, the terminal roads and surrounding streets crawl, so an early or mid-morning departure tends to roll more freely than the midday crush. Off-peak, the ride is smoother and quicker; at peak cruise-day congestion it stretches longer, and that is normal at any hectic port. Your driver plans the pickup around your actual off-ship moment rather than a guessed slot, then takes the most direct line through, luggage aboard the whole way. Either direction, you obtain one vehicle straight to the door — no transfers, no waiting for other passengers to board.
Iona is the destination our private transfer delivers you to, door to door, once your ship clears the PortMiami terminal. Your driver handles the full route so you can settle in after disembarking, luggage loaded and the address set in advance. Rather than guess at details that change, it is worth checking the official sources for what to anticipate on the ground and planning your stop around your own itinerary. Whether Iona is your first stop after the cruise or your route back toward the ship, the drive stays private and direct, with no shared riders and no detours added along the way.
Pick lodging that sits close to your own itinerary and is easy for a vehicle to reach for pickup and drop-off. Wherever you stay, we collect you at the door for the return leg toward the ship, so you are not hauling cruise luggage to a curb far off. Share your address when you book and the driver sets the route.
The flat rate covers the full private ride and the essentials that commonly pile on as extras elsewhere. A bilingual driver handles the journey end to end, and tolls, SunPass, and fuel are already built into the price you were quoted — nothing is added on the road. The driver loads and unloads your cruise luggage at both ends, and a name sign is held at the terminal whenever you request one over WhatsApp in advance. What is not part of the fare stays short and clear: driver gratuity is optional and consistently appreciated, and food, drinks, parking costs, and unscheduled stops fall outside the base price.
The first child seat is free for a child under 5 — just request it when you book so we install the right one. Each additional child seat carries a small extra fee, confirmed at the time you reserve. Give us the ages so the driver has the correct seats fitted and ready before you step off the ship.
Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp, carried in a proper pet carrier for the ride. Let us know when you book so the driver plans for the carrier and the space it needs in the vehicle. This keeps your pet comfortable and your luggage room intact for the trip to or from Iona.
The fare leaves out food and beverages, driver gratuity, parking costs, and any unscheduled stops. Gratuity is optional and appreciated but never required. A short nearby stop arranged in advance can sometimes be accommodated, and a small fee may apply; ask when booking so the driver can plan the timing around your cruise schedule.
Match the vehicle to your headcount and your cruise luggage — each choice below is fully private, reserved for your party alone.
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 at pickup is not accepted, though cash works for the balance owed to the driver on journey day. A round journey is consistently 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 go to the driver on journey day, cash fine. Reverse-direction pickups from farther out — Broward, Palm Beach, and beyond — require full payment in advance instead.
A Miami-side pickup — starting at PortMiami or nearby — confirms with a 50% deposit, and the other 50% is paid to the driver on trip day, cash accepted for that balance. Pickups originating farther north in Broward or Palm Beach are prepaid in full. Cancel with 24 or more hours notice for a full refund.
Anything with a frame or a fin — a folding bike, paddleboard, surf gear — has to be declared before we choose the vehicle, because it cannot be stacked with luggage. Send dimensions if you have them. A group that fits a van comfortably on paper may need the larger one once the sports kit is on the pavement beside them.
Pickups scheduled outside our daytime window add a modest after-hours surcharge, applied per journey.
Your pickup is re-timed at no extra cost. The driver tracks your ship’s real arrival and disembark timing, so a late dock merely shifts the pickup to match your actual off-ship moment. You do not re-book and you do not pay more — the flat rate holds, and the driver is there when you clear the terminal.
The base allowance is one checked bag plus one carry-on per passenger, and there is real room for cruise luggage in every vehicle. Traveling with extra or oversized bags? Message us on WhatsApp before your journey and we confirm the space or size you up to a larger private van, so nothing gets left at the curb.
Yes — disembarkation-day pickups are exactly what this service handles. The driver meets your group curbside as you walk off the ship, helps load every bag, and drives straight to Iona. Book at least 24 hours ahead with your ship name and date so the pickup is timed to your morning off the vessel.
Courtesy waiting is included: 30 minutes at the cruise terminal from the agreed pickup time, and 15 minutes for hotel pickups. Past that window, extra waiting is billed in 30-minute blocks. Since the driver tracks your ship, a normal disembark delay rarely eats the window — the pickup shifts to your real off-ship time first.
A private shuttle to Iona is our private van service, priced per vehicle at the flat rate listed above — not per seat. Your group of 6 to 14 books one van and shares the single fare, with no pooled riders and no metered surge. It is a private ride reserved for your party alone, never a shared route.
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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Cruise lines assign disembarkation groups by cabin, so relatives booked separately often leave the ship at different times even on the same sailing. Give us the latest of those numbers when you book. The pickup is timed to it, and the party leaves together instead of half the group standing outside with the bags for an hour.
Lock your private ride to or from Iona before your cruise day and step off the ship into a waiting vehicle. Send us your ship name, sailing date, group size, and drop-off address, and we confirm the vehicle, hold your flat fare, and text the driver’s name and plate the day before. Message us on WhatsApp for the fastest reply, or email to reserve.
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.
Reliable. stress-free trip from pickup to drop-off. no surprise tolls, no upselling, just the ride. Easy recommendation.
Didn’t have to lift a bag the whole way.
Loved it, didn’t know what to expect and it exceeded what I had in mind, saved at least 15 minutes vs the rideshare line.
Grupo de sete com muita bagagem, chegou no horário certinho. mesmo com trânsito a rota fez sentido. Não tem o que reclamar.
Una maravilla: no hubo que llamar para ubicarlo, nos quitó el estrés del día del embarque, buena relación precio-calidad.