A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Miami Shores runs in a black SUV or climate-controlled van at a flat rate from $80 per vehicle, driven north up the I-95 corridor by a bilingual driver. Your driver meets the group curbside at the PortMiami cruise terminal, loads the luggage, and drives door-to-door to your Miami Shores address — one reserved vehicle, no shared ride, no surge.
The rate is flat and per vehicle, locked at booking — pick the size that fits your group and every seat rides for one price.
Older residential villages here have deep canopies, low-hanging branches over some lanes and house numbers on posts rather than walls. If a tall van is coming, say whether your street is clear overhead and where it can turn around. Send the address with its ZIP and a pin, and note if the driveway is on the far side from the number.
Book a private vehicle and your driver handles the whole journey from the PortMiami cruise terminal to your Miami Shores address. Select the black SUV for up to five passengers, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for six to nine, or the larger Sprinter for ten to fourteen — one private vehicle reserved for your group, never shared. The driver meets you curbside as you clear the terminal, helps load every checked bag and carry-on, and drives door-to-door to your address. There is ample of room for cruise luggage, so the whole family and the bags ride together in one journey. You reserve the same way whether you are heading to or from Port of Miami and Miami Shores — the service runs in both directions, embarkation morning or disembarkation day. Confirm your group size and pickup time, and the vehicle is locked in.
Book by WhatsApp, email, or the website at least 24 hours ahead for guaranteed availability; under-24-hour requests are still reviewed manually, though availability is not promised. A booked pickup time can be moved with 24+ hours notice. The driver’s name, vehicle make, and license plate are texted the day before with pickup instructions.
Every choice is a private vehicle reserved for your group only — pick by headcount and luggage.
Miami Shores is a leafy residential village north of downtown Miami, known for tree-lined streets, mid-century homes, and a quiet, small-town feel a short drive from the bigger city attractions. The village centers on a walkable stretch of local shops and cafes, with a community golf course and parks that draw families. Its position near Biscayne Bay gives the area an easygoing, waterside character without the crowds of the beachfront districts. For arriving cruise passengers it is a calm base to settle into after a sailing, and for departing guests it is an easy launch point back toward the terminal. To obtain a feel for the neighborhood before you journey, explore the Miami Shores neighborhood guide.
Miami Shores itself offers a residential, low-key stay, and nearby you’ll find lodging across the greater Miami area — from the Upper East Side and the MiMo corridor to the busier districts closer to downtown. Whichever area you choose, your driver takes you door-to-door to the exact address you give at booking.
Families in Miami Shores find a relaxed mix of neighborhood parks, a community golf course, and local cafes along the village’s walkable main stretch. The quiet streets and Biscayne Bay setting make it an easy place to unwind with kids after a cruise, away from the busier tourist zones downtown and along the beaches.
Your flat rate covers the whole ride, not just the seat. Tolls, SunPass, and fuel are all built into the price, so nothing is added on the road. Onboard WiFi runs from a mobile hotspot, the driver helps load and unload your cruise luggage, and courtesy waiting covers 30 minutes at the cruise terminal or 15 minutes at a hotel pickup. Driver details — name, vehicle model, and license plate — are texted the day before with your pickup instructions. The service runs 24/7, year-round, with 5+ years in operation behind it.
The first child seat is free for a child under five, fitted at no charge when you request it at booking. Each additional child seat carries an extra fee confirmed at the time you reserve. Let us know the number and ages of children on WhatsApp so the right seats are ready in the vehicle.
Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp, carried in a pet carrier for the ride. Mention your pet when you book so the driver plans for the carrier and the extra space alongside your cruise luggage. Confirming ahead keeps the pickup smooth on a busy embarkation or disembarkation day.
The rate excludes food and beverages, driver gratuity (optional and always appreciated), parking costs, and unscheduled stops. A short nearby stop arranged in advance can be accommodated, though a small fee may apply. Waiting beyond the included courtesy window is billed in 30-minute blocks. Everything essential to the ride is already in the flat rate.
The ride to Miami Shores is a short, direct run up from the cruise terminal to the residential village north of downtown Miami. Because both distance and live drive time shift with cruise-day conditions, your driver plans the pickup around real traffic rather than a fixed clock. Off-peak, the roads north move freely and the journey is swift. During disembarkation mornings, when several ships empty at once, the streets around the terminal are the slowest part — once you clear that, the northbound drive opens up. Because it is one private vehicle door-to-door, the bags are loaded once and dropped at your Miami Shores address, with no transfers and no waiting for a second leg.
One private vehicle is reserved for your group alone — no shared ride, no strangers, no extra stops on the way. Your rate is locked at booking and never surges for traffic, weather, or cruise-day demand, so the price you agree to is the price you pay. Every driver is bilingual, speaking English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which smooths the arrival for international cruise guests. You book and stay in touch directly over WhatsApp, so a real person coordinates your pickup rather than an app queue. The whole setup is built around cruise timing — curbside at the terminal, luggage handled, and a direct ride to your Miami Shores door. For families on a tight embarkation or disembarkation schedule, that means one dependable vehicle handling the whole leg.
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 at pickup is not accepted. A round journey is simply double the one-way price shown above, booked as a single reservation covering both directions. Cancellations are fully refunded with 24+ hours notice; within 24 hours of pickup the booking is non-refundable.
A pickup starting at PortMiami or elsewhere on the Miami side confirms with a 50% deposit, with the remaining 50% paid to the driver on trip day — cash is fine for that half. Reverse-direction pickups from farther areas such as Broward or Palm Beach require full payment in advance.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides for the one flat price listed above. Whether two travelers take the SUV or fourteen fill the larger van, the price is set by the vehicle you book, so adding passengers up to capacity never changes the fare.
Daytime hours run 7 AM to 9 PM with no surcharge. Trips that fall outside that window carry a small late-night addition on top of the flat rate.
Cruise port transportation is a private, point-to-point ride between the PortMiami cruise terminal and your destination — here, Miami Shores. Your driver meets your group at the terminal, loads the luggage, and drives door-to-door in a reserved SUV or private van. It replaces juggling taxis or an app on embarkation and disembarkation days.
Your driver meets your group curbside right at the PortMiami cruise terminal as you exit, holding a name sign if you request one on WhatsApp beforehand. The driver helps load your checked bags and carry-ons, then drives straight to your Miami Shores address — no hunting for a separate pickup zone.
Your driver tracks your ship’s arrival and disembark timing in real time, so a late berth is handled automatically. The pickup is re-timed at no extra cost, and you keep the same flat rate. Courtesy waiting also covers 30 minutes at the terminal from the agreed pickup time.
Yes. Disembarkation-day pickups are a core part of this transfer. Your driver monitors your ship’s debark time, meets you curbside as you clear the terminal, and drives straight to Miami Shores. Book 24+ hours ahead; your driver’s details reach by text the day before the journey.
Every passenger gets one checked bag and one carry-on, with room for cruise luggage in both the SUV and the private vans. Traveling with extra or oversized bags? Message us on WhatsApp in advance and we confirm the space or size you up to a larger van so everything rides in one trip.
Yes. We run private transfers between Miami International Airport (MIA) and the PortMiami cruise terminal, plus door-to-door rides like this one to Miami Shores. Whether you land before your cruise or dock and fly out afterward, one reserved vehicle carries your group and luggage in a single journey.
A private van to Miami Shores is priced per vehicle at the one flat rate listed above, not per seat — your whole group rides for that single price. It is a private van reserved for you, never a shared or scheduled shuttle, and a round trip is simply double the one-way.
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.
Everything handed to the crew on the final evening disappears until the terminal, so the things you need in between — documents, medication, a phone charger, something to change into — belong in the cabin overnight. Guests who realize this at bedtime end up repacking twice. Sort it before dinner on the last night and debark morning looks after itself.
Reserve your private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Miami Shores by WhatsApp, email, or the website — send your group size, date, and pickup time, and we confirm the vehicle and flat rate. Book at least 24 hours ahead for guaranteed availability, and your driver’s name, vehicle, and plate reach by text the day before the 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.
Couldn’t have asked for better. No phone tag, no confusion at pickup.
Couldn’t have asked for better. no struggle with the carry-ons, what’s more they confirmed by message the night before.
Felt taken care of. calm behind the wheel and considerate.
Fast confirmation. Recommend. No hassle.
Tudo certinho, reservei online e recebi confirmação rapido, além disso o ar-condicionado tava no ponto certo depois de um dia longo.