A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea runs a flat rate from $250 per vehicle, in a black SUV or climate-controlled private van with a bilingual driver who meets your group at the cruise terminal. The route heads north on I-95 into Broward County, door to door, with ample of room for cruise luggage and no rideshare app to fuss with.
The price is per vehicle and locked at booking, so the figure below is the full cost for your whole group — never a per-person charge.
Booking a private transfer in advance is the most direct way to reach Lauderdale-by-the-Sea after your cruise. Pick the vehicle that fits your party — a black SUV for up to five, or a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for larger groups — and reserve it on WhatsApp or the website. On the morning you disembark, your driver waits curbside right at the PortMiami cruise terminal and meets your group as you walk out, holding a name sign when you ask for one ahead of time on WhatsApp. There is no app to open and no queue to stand in. The driver helps load your cruise bags, and the ride runs straight through — door to door — dropping you at your exact street address in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. It is a single organized pickup instead of scrambling for a ride in the terminal crush.
Message us on WhatsApp or reserve on the website at least 24 hours before pickup. Share your ship name, disembark date, group size, and drop-off address. Under-24-hour requests are still reviewed by hand, though availability is not guaranteed. Your driver’s name, vehicle, and plate arrive by text the day before.
A flat rate locked at booking means the price never moves for traffic, demand, or the time of day you roll off the ship. Your bilingual driver speaks English plus Spanish or Portuguese, so directions and last-minute changes are simple on both ends of the journey. You reach a real person directly on WhatsApp — the same channel you use to confirm a name sign, a pet carrier, or an extra bag. The driver loads and unloads your cruise luggage, so nobody wrestles suitcases across a parking garage after a week at sea. And because the vehicle is booked for your group only, you leave the terminal the moment you are ready, not when a schedule or a stranger’s stop says so. It is a calmer way off the ship, built around cruise passengers with tight connections and full luggage carts.
The journey north to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is a straightforward coastal run up through Broward County. Off-peak, the roads move well and the drive is simple. Peak periods — weekday rush hours and mornings when several ships disembark at once — add congestion around the port exits and along the interstate, so the same journey stretches longer. Disembarkation days are the busiest window of all, since thousands of passengers leave the terminals in a tight band of hours. Your driver watches conditions and picks the cleaner route when one lane snarls. Because this route is not one we publish a fixed mileage or minute figure for, we describe it honestly: plan a relaxing buffer if you have onward plans, and let us know your target arrival time so we set the pickup to match. For departing passengers heading to the ship, we build in the same buffer so you reach the terminal with room to spare.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is a small, walkable beach town with a low-key, village feel — a welcome change of pace from the high-rise stretches neighboring. A fishing pier anchors the shoreline, a living coral reef sits close enough to snorkel straight off the sand, and the main streets near the beach are lined with casual restaurants, dive shops, and cafés. It is the kind of place where you park the car and cover the rest on foot. For town details and events, see the town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, and for beaches, dining, and diving, browse the local visitor guide.
Most visitors base themselves in the compact beachfront area, where the town’s small inns and rentals sit within a short walk of the pier, the reef, and Commercial Boulevard’s shops. We drop you at your exact address, whichever part of town you choose, so you do not haul luggage the last stretch on foot.
Shore snorkeling and diving on the near-beach reef draw people from all over South Florida, and the pier is a favorite spot for fishing and sunrise walks. The beachfront district’s restaurants, ice-cream shops, and boutiques fill an easy afternoon on foot, no car required once you have arrived.
Three private vehicle tiers cover almost any cruise party, all reserved for your group alone.
Tolls, SunPass, and fuel are all built into the rate — there is nothing extra to settle on the road. Onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot, so the group stays connected on the way north. The driver handles loading and unloading, and courtesy waiting is included: 30 minutes at the cruise terminal from the agreed pickup time, or 15 minutes for a hotel pickup, with any longer wait billed in 30-minute blocks. Not included: food and drinks, parking costs, an optional driver gratuity, and unscheduled stops — though a short stop arranged in advance can frequently be added, sometimes for a small fee. This is a local coastal run, so the on-route comfort stop we offer on long Orlando or Naples trips does not apply here.
Yes. The first child seat is free for a child under five, and any additional seat carries a small fee confirmed when you book. Tell us the number and ages of the children on WhatsApp ahead of time so the correct seats are fitted and ready in the vehicle before your group walks out of the terminal.
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 expects the carrier and plans the seating. This keeps the trip comfortable for your group and any other passengers sharing the private vehicle.
Payment goes through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent by WhatsApp or on the website; card and link payments carry a 4% bank fee. Full cash payment at pickup is not accepted. For a pickup starting at PortMiami or elsewhere on the Miami side — the main direction of this route — you confirm the booking with a 50% deposit and hand the remaining 50% to the driver on journey day, cash accepted. Reverse-direction pickups from farther areas, such as Broward or Palm Beach, are paid in full ahead of time. Your driver’s name, vehicle model, and plate number arrive by text the day before, along with pickup instructions, so everything is settled before you step off the ship.
A round trip is simply double the one-way fare shown in the price list above — book the return at the same time and we hold a driver for your outbound trip to the terminal as well. Confirming both legs together keeps one coordinated plan and one point of contact for the whole visit.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person. Your entire group rides for the single flat price in the list above, whether that is two people or a full van. Adding passengers up to the vehicle’s capacity never changes the fare, which makes the SUV and vans especially economical for families and larger groups.
The town sits east of the Intracoastal Waterway, so the last stretch of any run here goes over a drawbridge. Those spans lift on a published schedule for passing boats and hold road traffic while they are up. It costs you nothing on a flat fare, but it is worth building a little slack into the plan when you are heading back toward a ship rather than home from one.
Trips that start outside our daytime hours add a small amount to keep a driver on call for an early or overnight pickup.
Your driver tracks the ship’s arrival and disembark timing in real time, so a late dock is not your problem to solve. The pickup is re-timed at no extra cost to match when you actually clear the terminal — there is no re-booking, no lost deposit, and no surge for the delay. Just journey and step out.
Yes. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans seat 6 to 9 or 10 to 14 passengers, keeping a big family or friend group in one private vehicle with one driver and one flat fare. Message us on WhatsApp with your headcount and luggage, and we confirm the right van for the journey to or from Port of Miami and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Absolutely — disembarkation-day pickups are the core of what we do. Book at least 24 hours ahead, share your ship name and terminal, and your driver waits curbside as you exit with your luggage. Because the driver monitors your ship’s debark timing, the pickup adjusts automatically to the moment your group is actually cleared and ready.
The allowance is one checked bag plus one carry-on per passenger, and there is real room for cruise luggage in every vehicle. Bringing extra or oversized bags? Message us on WhatsApp before the journey and we confirm the space or size you up to a larger van — so nothing gets left on the curb.
Yes. You ride in a licensed, insured private vehicle with a vetted, bilingual driver whose name, vehicle, and plate are texted to you the day before. Child seats are fitted on request, and the pickup is a named, pre-arranged meet at the terminal — not a stranger you flag down. Everything is confirmed in writing before your journey.
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.
The notice left in your stateroom on the final night lists tag colors, meeting lounges, and the order in which groups get called ashore. That order, not the moment the gangway opens, governs your own exit. Photograph it and send us the group. If you would rather carry your own bags off early, say so — those parties reach the street ahead of the tagged waves.
Send us your ship name, disembark date, group size, and drop-off address, and we lock your driver and flat rate on the spot. Reserve at least 24 hours ahead for guaranteed availability, and we text your driver’s details the day before. Message us on WhatsApp to reserve your private ride to or from Port of Miami and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
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.
Just the two of us, and the SUV was spotless inside. smooth ride from the curb to the lobby. Made the day easier.
Buen conductor. Interior limpio. Trayecto silencioso. A tiempo. (llevábamos 4 maletas grandes)
Tudo perfeito. as crianças viajaram confortáveis o trajeto todo.
My partner and I, easiest part of the whole travel day. no waving down anyone, the car was where they said.
De la confirmación a la bajada, cada paso en su sitio.