A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Ocean Ridge rides in a Black SUV or Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van at a flat rate from $250 per vehicle, with a bilingual driver who meets your group curbside at the cruise terminal. The route heads north up I-95 toward coastal Palm Beach County, luggage loaded and door-to-door drop-off included.
The price is per vehicle, not per person, and locked at booking — pick the tier that fits your group and cruise luggage.
The frontage outside a cruise terminal is a live roadway with coaches, taxis and private vehicles moving through separate lanes while porters cross with trolleys. Send word that you are out and then stand by the building rather than crossing traffic with luggage and children. The driver brings the vehicle to the sidewalk edge and loads there, which is faster than meeting somewhere in the middle and a good deal safer.
The simplest way is a private vehicle booked ahead, meeting you right at the PortMiami cruise terminal. When your ship clears customs, your named driver is already waiting curbside — no app, no line, no scramble for a ride after disembarkation. Select the Black SUV for up to 5 passengers, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for 6 to 9, or the larger Sprinter for 10 to 14. The driver helps load and unload every bag, then heads north up I-95 toward the coast of Palm Beach County and drops you at the exact address in Ocean Ridge. To book, message the details over WhatsApp or email — your ship name, terminal, headcount, luggage, and pickup time. The day before your journey, you receive the driver’s name, the vehicle model, and the license plate, so you know precisely who and what to look for at the curb.
One vehicle is reserved for your group alone — never shared, never pooled with strangers. The fare is fixed at booking, so it never climbs for traffic, demand, or a busy disembarkation morning. Your bilingual driver speaks English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which smooths the handoff after a long cruise. Ship monitoring means the driver adjusts to your real docking time rather than a guessed one, and the same driver loads and unloads your cruise bags at both ends. Booking runs through direct WhatsApp contact, so you deal with a real person who confirms the details, not a queue. For cruise passengers juggling children, tight connections, and a pile of luggage, a organized door-to-door pickup removes the biggest unknown of the day — how you actually obtain off the port and up the coast to Ocean Ridge.
The ride runs north from PortMiami up I-95 toward the Palm Beach County coast, and the length depends mostly on the hour you journey. Off-peak, mid-morning or midday, the highway moves freely and the journey is a steady, uninterrupted cruise up the interstate. During weekday rush hours and heavy disembarkation mornings — when several ships empty at once and the port roads back up — the same drive stretches longer, and the first stretch leaving the terminal is commonly the slowest part. Because the fare is fixed at booking, none of that traffic changes what you pay. Your driver watches the ship’s actual arrival and sets the pickup to match, so you are not standing at the curb early or paying for a wait that a late dock caused. Once clear of the port, the run up I-95 to Ocean Ridge is a straight, coastal drive.
Ocean Ridge is a quiet barrier-island town on the Atlantic coast of Palm Beach County, defined by low-key residential streets, protected shoreline, and simple access to the beach. It has none of the high-rise bustle of downtown Miami — the character is peaceful, coastal, and residential, with public beach access, dune walkovers, and a small-town pace that suits travelers winding down after a cruise. You can learn about the town on the official Ocean Ridge town website, and arriving residents will locate local details in the town’s new resident information booklet.
Ocean Ridge itself is largely residential, so many visitors base themselves in the wider coastal area of southern Palm Beach County. The nearby Boynton Beach, Lantana, and Delray Beach areas offer the closest concentration of lodging, dining, and waterfront activity, all a short local hop from Ocean Ridge’s quieter streets and beach access.
The main draw is the Atlantic shoreline — public beach, dune trails, and calm coastal parks well suited to families. The surrounding towns add casual seaside dining, marinas, and small downtown strips. It is an unhurried, ocean-facing pocket of Palm Beach County, ideal for a restful few days before or after a cruise sailing.
The flat rate covers the whole ride, not just the seat. Tolls, SunPass, and fuel are all built into the price, so nothing is added for the highway run. Every booking includes onboard WiFi through a mobile hotspot, a driver who loads and unloads your cruise luggage, and 30 minutes of courtesy waiting at the cruise terminal from your agreed pickup time (15 minutes for a hotel pickup). The first child seat is free for a child under 5; any extra child seat carries a small fee confirmed when you book. Your driver’s name, vehicle model, and plate number are texted the day before, along with pickup instructions.
Tolls, SunPass, and fuel are included in the price — no add-ons for the road. WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot in the vehicle. Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp, carried in a pet carrier. Just flag pets and any child-seat needs when you confirm the booking.
Food and beverages, parking costs, and driver gratuity are not part of the rate — a tip is optional and always appreciated. Unscheduled stops are not included, though a short nearby stop arranged in advance can sometimes be accommodated (a small fee may apply). Additional child seats beyond the first also carry an extra charge.
Payment is made by Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent over WhatsApp or the website; full cash at pickup is not accepted.
Three private vehicle tiers cover cruise groups of every size, each reserved for your party alone.
Daytime hours run 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no surcharge. A pickup that falls outside that window carries a small late-hour charge on top of the flat fare.
These are the questions cruise travelers ask most about a private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Ocean Ridge, answered directly.
Your driver meets your group curbside right at your PortMiami cruise terminal, as you exit with your bags. Request a name sign in advance over WhatsApp and the driver holds it at the curb. The day before, you receive the driver’s name, vehicle make, and plate number, so the pickup is easy to spot.
Nothing changes on your side. The driver tracks your ship’s real arrival and re-times the pickup at no extra cost when the ship docks late. Courtesy waiting also covers 30 minutes at the cruise terminal from the agreed pickup time, so a slow disembarkation does not cost you a re-booking or a surge.
The price is per vehicle, not per person. Your whole group rides for the one flat rate shown above — five passengers in the SUV, or up to fourteen in the Sprinter vans, pay the same fare for that vehicle. There is no per-head cost and no charge that climbs with the group size.
Yes. The allowance is 1 checked bag plus 1 carry-on per passenger, with genuine room for cruise luggage in every tier. If you have extra or oversized bags, message us on WhatsApp before the trip and we confirm the space or size you up to a larger van so nothing is left behind at the curb.
A private van seating 6 to 9 or 10 to 14 passengers is priced per vehicle at the flat rate in the price list above, with no per-person cost. It is a fully private ride reserved for your group only — never a shared or pooled service — and a round trip is simply double the one-way fare.
Yes. Disembarkation-day pickups are the core of what we do. Book at least 24 hours ahead with your ship name and terminal; the driver tracks your arrival and meets you curbside once you clear customs. Under-24-hour requests are reviewed manually, but availability is not guaranteed, so book early for a busy multi-ship morning.
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 declaration your household completes at sea covers what you bought in foreign ports, and the items that hold people up are agricultural rather than costly. Fruit carried off an island stop, seeds, cuttings and most meat products cannot come ashore and go into the bins set out before the inspection desk. Handling that in the cabin keeps your walk to the exit uninterrupted.
Send your ship name, terminal, headcount, luggage, and pickup time by email or WhatsApp, and we confirm your private vehicle and fare. Book at least 24 hours ahead for the smoothest disembarkation-day pickup; a booked time can be moved with 24+ hours notice, subject to availability. Full refund with 24+ hours notice. The day before, you receive your driver’s name, vehicle, and plate.
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.
You get a full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours before your scheduled pickup. Within 24 hours of the ride, the booking is non-refundable.
Uma escapadinha de fim de semana em casal, mais organizado que o rideshare.
Mejor imposible, tercera vez con ellos y la misma calidad, lo mejor no hubo que buscar a nadie, el auto estaba donde dijeron.
Embarcamos no cruzeiro com tempo de sobra.
Bringing my parents along, the SUV was modern and immaculate. they tracked our cruise ship’s arrival without us asking.
Our group of six, felt like a regular drive, no chaos, they confirmed by message the night before, smart way to start a trip.