A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Key Biscayne covers 10.2 miles (16.4 km) in about 27 minutes by black SUV via the Rickenbacker Causeway, at a flat rate from $140 per vehicle. Book once and your bilingual driver tracks the ship, loads the cruise luggage, and drives you straight through, door to door.
Each price below is for the whole private vehicle on a one-way journey to or from the cruise terminal.
The easiest way is a private car reserved for your group and waiting at the terminal exit. You pick the vehicle that matches your party, and the driver handles the route and the bags. A black SUV takes up to 5 passengers with their cruise luggage; a private Sprinter van seats 6 to 9, and a larger private van seats 10 to 14 for bigger families or a full cabin group. Book online or over WhatsApp at least a day ahead, send your ship name and terminal, and your driver meets you curbside as you clear customs — no line, no app hailing, no walking to a distant lot. From there it is one straight ride to the island, dropped right at your door or building. This is a private transfer, so the vehicle is yours alone from terminal to Key Biscayne.
Each passenger travels with 1 checked bag plus 1 carry-on, and there is room for standard cruise luggage. Have extra or oversized bags? Message us on WhatsApp before the trip and we confirm the space or size you up to a larger private van, so nothing gets left curbside.
The vehicle is reserved for your group alone — no shared ride, no strangers, no extra stops. Your rate is a flat price locked at booking, so a jump in demand or a slow stretch of traffic never changes what you pay. Every driver is bilingual, speaking English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which smooths the whole meet-up after a long sailing. You book straight over WhatsApp and obtain a real person, not a queue: the day before your journey, the driver’s name, the vehicle model, and the license plate are texted to you with pickup instructions. On the day, the driver helps load and unload the cruise bags and drives you door to door. For cruise passengers moving with kids, tired legs, and a tight schedule, that reserved, organized pickup is the difference between a smooth start and a scramble.
The drive covers 10.2 miles (16.4 km) in about 27 minutes, off-peak or peak. Key Biscayne sits close to the cruise terminals, and traffic on this short route stays fairly steady through the day, so your journey window barely shifts between a quiet morning and a hectic afternoon. Departure timing is the bigger variable. On heavy disembarkation mornings, when several ships clear at once, the terminal roads and the causeway approach fill up, which can stretch the first few minutes of the journey before you reach open road. Your driver watches the ship’s actual clearance and times the pickup to the real crowd rather than a guess. Once you are rolling, it is a quick, direct run over to the island.
It can. When three or more ships debark together, the terminal exits and causeway approach get busy, adding a few minutes to the start of the trip. Because the driver tracks your ship and times the pickup to the real crowd, the wait happens on the driver’s clock, not yours.
Key Biscayne is a laid-back island neighborhood off the Miami mainland, trading the downtown rush for palm-lined streets, broad beaches, and peaceful water. The mood is upscale and residential, with low-rise oceanfront living, marinas, and a slow, resort-like pace once you cross onto the island. You will locate open beaches, shaded picnic areas, biking and walking paths, tennis, and casual waterfront dining, plus protected parkland at the island’s southern tip where the shoreline runs wild and quiet. It is a favorite escape for families and anyone who wants sand and sea without the crowds of the busier Miami beaches. To plan your time, browse the island’s beaches, parks, and oceanfront before you sail.
The island itself has oceanfront lodging with a quiet, resort feel, which suits travelers who want beach access right outside the door. If you would rather be near nightlife and dining, the Brickell and downtown Miami areas sit back across the causeway on the mainland and stay lively into the evening.
Spend the day on the beach, swim the calm water, or rent a bike and ride the shoreline paths. The state park at the island’s tip has trails, picnic spots, and a historic landmark. There is also tennis, kayaking, and relaxed waterfront dining when you want to slow down and eat by the sea.
Pick the private vehicle that matches your party — every tier is reserved for your group only.
The rate covers tolls, SunPass, and fuel — there is nothing extra to settle for the road itself. Onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot, so you can text ahead or catch up online during the ride. The driver helps load and unload your cruise luggage at both ends. Courtesy waiting is built in: 30 minutes at the cruise terminal from the agreed pickup time while you clear customs and gather bags, and 15 minutes for hotel pickups; beyond that window, extra waiting is billed in 30-minute blocks. If you require to change or cancel, a full refund applies with 48-plus hours notice, and within 24 hours of pickup the booking is non-refundable.
The first child seat is free for a child under 5; each additional child seat carries a small fee confirmed at booking. Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp, carried in a pet carrier for the ride. Message us the ages and any pet details when you book so the driver arrives ready.
Food and drinks, parking costs, and unscheduled stops fall outside the rate. Driver gratuity is optional and always appreciated but never required. If you would like a short stop nearby, arrange it in advance and we will accommodate it — a small fee may apply depending on the request.
Shopping on the island runs to a small village centre and little more, so parties renting a house often add a supermarket stop while still on the mainland side. Ask for that while the booking is being arranged rather than on the morning itself, and the extra minutes are built into the run.
You can pay by Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent over WhatsApp or through the website; card and link payments carry a 4% bank fee. Full cash payment at pickup is not accepted, though the balance owed to the driver on journey day can be settled in cash. Everything is arranged before you sail, so there is no fumbling for money after a long day at sea.
A round trip is simply double the one-way price for the same vehicle. For a pickup starting at PortMiami or elsewhere on the Miami side, a 50% deposit confirms the booking and the remaining 50% is paid to the driver on trip day. Reverse-direction pickups from farther areas such as Broward or Palm Beach require full payment in advance.
Your pickup is re-timed at no extra cost when your ship docks late. The driver tracks the ship’s real arrival and disembark timing, so a delayed berthing never costs you the ride or a rebooking. Just walk off when you clear; the driver is already adjusted to the terminal’s actual clearance time.
Your driver meets your group curbside right as you exit the PortMiami cruise terminal. Request a name sign in advance on WhatsApp and the driver holds it at the pickup point so you spot them fast. Thirty minutes of courtesy waiting is included from the agreed time while you clear customs and collect your bags.
Yes — disembarkation-day pickups are the core of what we do, available 24/7 year-round. Book at least 24 hours ahead so your driver is assigned; under-24-hour requests are still reviewed manually, though availability is not guaranteed. On the day you leave the ship, the driver meets you as you clear the terminal and heads straight to Key Biscayne.
The fare is per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides for the one price listed in the fare section above. Whether one passenger or five share the black SUV, the cost is the same, so larger groups journey for less each. A round journey is simply double that one-way amount.
Daytime pickup hours run 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no surcharge. A pickup scheduled outside that window carries a small surcharge, applied by vehicle type as shown below.
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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The parkland at the southern tip is entered through a staffed station rather than an open road, so say whether you are heading for the beach, the lighthouse end or a picnic area. That station charges by vehicle at the gate, and like parking anywhere else it sits outside the transfer fare.
Lock in your private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Key Biscayne before you sail. Send your ship name, terminal, journey date, party size, and any child seat or pet needs, and we confirm the vehicle and driver. Book at least 24 hours ahead for the smoothest hand-off, and you will have your driver’s name and plate the day before you journey.
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.
Encontro de família em Miami, nosso grupo, primeira vez arrumando o traslado antes, tranquilo. o wifi funcionou, as crianças se entretiveram no caminho. Feliz por ter escolhido essa opção.
Éramoos oito e a parte mais fácil do dia inteiro de viagem. mesmo com trânsito a rota fez sentido. Forma perfeita de chegar em Miami.
Atendimento de primeira, chegou no horário certinho.
Depois de um dia longo de viagem, viajando com amigos, o grupo inteiro, preço transparente em toda a operação. mesmo com trânsito a rota fez sentido. Sem ressalvas.
Reliable. very respectful and patient with me.