A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Pelican Bay rides in a black SUV or climate-controlled van at a flat rate from $350 per vehicle, driven door to door by a bilingual driver. It is a private, cross-state cruise transfer from the PortMiami terminal to Florida’s Gulf Coast — one reserved vehicle for your group, curbside terminal pickup, and room for every cruise bag.
The fare is a flat, per-vehicle price locked at booking — pick the tier that fits your group and luggage, with no surge and no per-person math.
The top way is a private point-to-point transfer in a reserved vehicle matched to your group size. Small groups of up to five take the black SUV; six to nine ride a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van, and ten to fourteen take the larger Sprinter. There is no shared seat and no scheduled route — the vehicle is yours alone.
Your driver meets you curbside right at the PortMiami cruise terminal as you exit, helps load every checked bag and carry-on, and drives you straight across the state to your Pelican Bay address. Booking is direct: message us on WhatsApp or reserve on the website at least twenty-four hours ahead, tell us your ship, group size, and drop-off, and we confirm the vehicle. The day before, we text your driver’s name, the vehicle model, and the license plate with clear pickup instructions, so there is nothing to sort out on a hectic disembarkation morning.
We run private transfers only, so the vehicle you book is reserved for your group alone — never pooled, never rerouted to collect strangers. The price is a flat rate fixed at booking, so a hectic cruise day or heavy demand never changes what you pay.
Every driver is bilingual, speaking English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which makes coordinating an simple conversation whether you are arriving jet-lagged or heading out early. You book straight through WhatsApp and talk to a real person, not an app queue. We have operated cruise-port transfers for more than five years and run around the clock, year-round, so an odd sailing time or an early terminal call is routine for us. For cruise passengers juggling luggage, families, and a tight schedule, one reserved car handling the whole cross-state run door to door removes the guesswork from the most stressful part of the journey.
The drive from Port of Miami to Pelican Bay is a substantial cross-state journey, not a short local hop — it runs from Miami’s Atlantic side all the way to the Gulf Coast. Plan your day around a longer ride rather than a swift airport-style transfer.
Because this is a longer route, we build in comfort. On this Gulf-coast run, one short comfort stop for a restroom break or a snack can be arranged along the way — just let the driver know. Timing naturally stretches during peak periods and eases off-peak, so an early daytime departure tends to be the smoothest window. Whatever the road conditions, the fare never moves: the flat rate holds even if traffic slows the drive.
It can. When several ships empty at once, the terminal roads and Miami’s arteries clog, which lengthens the start of the drive. Your driver watches your ship’s debark timing and plans the departure around it, and because the fare is fixed, extra minutes in traffic never raise the price you were quoted.
Pelican Bay is an upscale, master-planned community on the Gulf Coast near Naples, known for its quiet, tree-lined streets, private stretches of white-sand beach, and an easygoing coastal pace. It suits travelers looking for refined dining, boutique shopping, and long walks by the water after a cruise.
The area leans residential and polished rather than energetic, with mangrove boardwalks, golf, and Gulf sunsets defining the character. You can learn more about the community through the Pelican Bay community foundation, which manages its beaches and amenities.
Lodging clusters around the Naples Gulf-shore areas, from beachfront-style stays to quieter inland pockets close to shopping and dining. If you prefer something small and local, a boutique inn within the community gives a sense of the neighborhood’s scale. We drop you door to door at whichever address you choose.
Days here revolve around the water: beach access, kayaking through mangroves, tennis and golf, and slow-paced walking trails. Nearby you will find waterfront restaurants and upscale shopping districts typical of the Naples area. It is a calm, coastal counterpoint to Miami — ideal for winding down before or after a sailing.
The flat rate covers the whole private ride door to door, including all tolls, SunPass, and fuel — there are no add-ons for the road itself. Onboard WiFi runs off a mobile hotspot, so your group stays connected across the state.
Real-time ship monitoring is built in: the driver tracks your vessel’s arrival and re-times the pickup at no extra cost when you dock late. Courtesy waiting is included — thirty minutes at the cruise terminal from the agreed pickup time, and fifteen minutes for hotel pickups; beyond that, extra waiting is billed in thirty-minute blocks. The first child seat is free for a child under five, and each extra seat carries a small fee confirmed at booking. Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp when carried in a pet carrier.
Food and drinks, parking costs, and driver gratuity are not included — a tip is always optional and appreciated. Unscheduled stops are not covered, though a short stop arranged in advance can be accommodated and a small fee may apply. Card or payment-link transactions carry a 4% bank fee.
Arrivals into this neighbourhood pass an attended entrance, and the person on duty needs a name that matches their list before the barrier moves. Whoever owns or manages your unit should register the arrival ahead of time. Send us the surname it was filed under, because it is not always the name on the transfer booking, particularly when family or an agent arranged the stay.
We keep three private tiers so the vehicle matches your headcount and cruise luggage exactly. Each is reserved for your group alone.
Payment is by Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent through WhatsApp or the website; card and link payments carry a 4% bank fee. Full cash payment at pickup is not accepted, though cash is fine for the balance paid to the driver on journey day.
A round journey is merely double the one-way price for the same vehicle. Once you confirm your ship, group size, and drop-off, we send the payment details and reserve the car for your date. Cancellation is straightforward: a full refund with 24 or more hours notice, while within 24 hours of pickup the booking is non-refundable. A booked pickup time can be moved with 24 or more hours notice, subject to availability.
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, cash accepted. Reverse-direction pickups from farther areas such as Broward, Palm Beach, and beyond require full payment in advance.
These are the questions cruise passengers ask most about the Port of Miami to Pelican Bay run — short, direct answers so you can book with confidence.
The driver tracks your ship’s arrival in real time and re-times the pickup at no extra cost when you dock late. Your reserved vehicle simply waits, and courtesy waiting covers thirty minutes at the terminal from the agreed time. There is nothing to rebook and no penalty for a delayed disembarkation.
Your driver meets your group curbside right at the PortMiami terminal exit as you clear the building, holding a name sign if you request one on WhatsApp in advance. The driver’s name, vehicle make, and license plate are texted the day before, and they help load your cruise luggage.
Yes — disembarkation-day pickups are our core service. Book at least twenty-four hours ahead, and the driver monitors your ship’s debark timing so the pickup lines up with when you actually walk off. One reserved private vehicle then carries your whole group and every bag door to door.
The rate includes one checked bag plus one carry-on per passenger, with genuine room for bulky cruise luggage. Traveling with 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 is left behind.
The flat rate is per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides for the one price shown in the fare list above. A round trip is simply double the one-way. Nothing changes for traffic, demand, or the number of passengers within your vehicle’s seating capacity.
A private shuttle here means a private Sprinter van for six to fourteen guests, billed per vehicle at the flat van rate listed above — never per seat and never shared with strangers. Smaller groups take the black SUV instead, and a round trip is double the one-way price.
Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp, carried in a pet carrier for the drive. Tell us your group size and pet when you book so the driver assigns the right private vehicle with room for everyone plus your cruise luggage across the cross-state journey.
Yes. The first child seat is free for a child under five, and each additional child seat carries a small fee confirmed at booking. Share your children’s ages on WhatsApp when you reserve so the correct seats are installed and ready before your terminal pickup.
Daytime hours carry no surcharge. Trips that start outside our daytime window add a small after-hours charge on top of the flat fare.
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.
A good number of cruise passengers rent or bring a scooter for the ship and then need it moved onward. Tell us at booking whether yours folds or dismantles and roughly what it weighs, because it changes both the vehicle and the loading order. With notice the chauffeur plans the space; without it, a full boot and a scooter rarely reconcile at the curb.
Lock in your private car for the Port of Miami to Pelican Bay run — or the return leg — by messaging us with your ship, sailing date, group size, and drop-off address. We confirm the vehicle, send payment details, and text your driver’s name and plate the day before. Book at least twenty-four hours ahead for the smoothest cruise-day pickup.
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.
Top de linha. carro em ótimo estado, ar gelado funcionando.
Tras un día largo de viaje, precio justo por lo recibido. el aire acondicionado estaba al punto justo tras un día largo. Sin observaciones.
Nada pra reclamar, absolutamente nada.
Salí del terminal de cruceros y éramos una familia de cinco y segunda reserva, misma calidad. nos confirmaron por mensaje la noche anterior. Reservaremos con antelación la próxima. (éramos 8 en la van y entró todo bien)
Viajando com as crianças, primeiro cruzeiro, o trajeto até o porto facilitou tudo. trajeto suave do meio-fio até o terminal de cruzeiros. Jeito esperto de começar uma viagem.