A private cruise-port transfer to or from Port of Miami and Pine Hills rides in a black SUV for up to 5 guests or a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for larger groups, at a flat rate from $550 per vehicle. Book one door-to-door ride for your whole party — the driver meets you curbside at the PortMiami cruise terminal, loads your luggage, and drives straight north to Pine Hills in the greater Orlando region.
The price is per vehicle, not per person, so your whole group shares one flat fare locked at booking.
On the final sea day the ship slips a notice under every door setting out the schedule for the morning: when to be out of the cabin, where your group gathers, and which tag or number is called when. Photograph it and send us the relevant line. It is written by the people who actually control the timing, which makes it a better source than any estimate we could offer.
The top way is a private point-to-point transfer booked ahead, matched to your group size. Select the black SUV for up to five travelers, the smaller Sprinter van for six to nine, or the larger van for ten to fourteen. When your ship clears, walk out of the PortMiami cruise terminal to the curb, where your driver is already waiting with room for every cruise bag. The driver loads the luggage, and you ride door-to-door with a single drop-off at your Pine Hills address — no transfers, no waiting for a scheduled pickup, no second leg to arrange. To set it up, message us on WhatsApp at least 24 hours ahead with your ship, arrival date, group size, and Pine Hills address; requests under 24 hours are still reviewed by hand, though availability is tighter. The day before journey, you receive your driver’s name, vehicle model, and license plate with clear pickup instructions.
You obtain a private vehicle reserved for your group alone and a fare that never moves. The rate is flat and locked at booking, so it does not climb with traffic, demand, or the hour you journey. Your driver is bilingual — English plus Spanish or Portuguese — which helps after a long sailing when you just want a clear, easy handoff. There is no shared ride and no pooling with strangers; the SUV or van is yours from the terminal to your door. Booking runs straight through WhatsApp, so you speak with a real person rather than an app queue, and driver details reach by text the day before. Drivers help load and unload every cruise bag, and the service runs 24/7, year-round, with more than five years on the road. For a cruise family juggling luggage and a schedule, that combination is what makes the day simple.
The drive from Port of Miami to Pine Hills is a long-distance run north out of Miami toward the Orlando metro region, so plan for a road journey rather than a swift local hop. The exact time depends on when your ship clears and how heavy the road is that day. On disembarkation mornings, when several ships empty at once, everything around the cruise terminal moves slowly until you obtain clear of the port. Once you are past the port and onto the open highway, the drive settles into a steady northbound cruise. Traveling outside the busiest stretches of the day keeps things smoother and more predictable. Because this is a longer haul, one short comfort stop for a restroom or a snack can be arranged in advance so nobody has to push through the whole distance in one go.
Pine Hills is a large, established residential suburb west of downtown Orlando, home to a diverse, working-class community and a hectic mix of local shops, family restaurants, churches, and neighborhood parks. It has the feel of everyday Orlando rather than a resort strip — practical, lived-in, and well connected to the wider metro region and its well-known attractions. If you want the community’s own view of the region, see the Pine Hills community council site, and for local services and district information there is Orange County’s Pine Hills district page. Whether you are heading home, visiting family, or basing yourself here before or after a sailing, the drop-off lands you right at your door.
Most visitors stay in the broader west-Orlando area around Pine Hills or closer to the central Orlando corridor, depending on plans. We drop you at whatever address you give — a family home, a short-term rental, or a lodging area of your choosing — so you can base yourself wherever suits your trip and still get one direct ride from the ship.
Pine Hills leans local: everyday dining, grocery and retail plazas, community parks, and easy access to the rest of the Orlando metro and its famous attractions. It is a good landing spot if you want a real neighborhood rather than a tourist zone, with the wider Orlando area within reach for theme parks, shopping, and dining once you have settled in.
Every choice is private and reserved for your party alone — pick by headcount and luggage.
The flat rate covers the whole vehicle and the essentials of the drive. Tolls, SunPass, and fuel are all built into the price, so nothing is added for the highway on this long northbound run. Your driver helps load and unload cruise luggage at both ends, and full driver details — name, vehicle model, and license plate — reach by text the day before with pickup instructions.
Food and drinks, driver gratuity, parking costs, and unscheduled stops fall outside the rate — a gratuity is always optional and appreciated, and a short prearranged stop can be accommodated, though a small fee may apply. Cancellations made 24 or more hours before pickup are fully refunded; within 24 hours the booking is non-refundable. Book 24+ hours ahead when you can, and a confirmed time can be moved with 24 hours notice, subject to availability.
Each passenger’s fare includes one checked bag plus one carry-on, and the vehicles are chosen with cruise journey in mind, so there is genuine room for the bags a sailing leaves you with. The black SUV handles a small family’s luggage comfortably, while the Sprinter vans add cargo space for larger groups and their gear. If you are carrying extra or oversized bags, just message us on WhatsApp in advance — we confirm the space or size you up to a larger van so everything fits without a scramble at the curb. Nothing here is meant as a hard cap; the goal is that your whole party and all their luggage ride together in one private vehicle, with the driver handling the loading and unloading at both ends so you are not wrestling suitcases after a long day at sea.
Payment is by Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent over WhatsApp or from the website; a card or link payment carries a 4% bank fee. Full payment in cash at pickup is not accepted, though the driver-day portion below can be settled in cash. Once you confirm your ship, date, and Pine Hills address, we send the payment details along with your booking confirmation.
A pickup starting at PortMiami or elsewhere on the Miami side confirms with a 50% deposit, and the remaining 50% may be paid directly 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 rather than the split.
A round trip is simply double the one-way fare shown in the price list above — there is no separate return rate to calculate. Book both legs together and the same operation coordinates your outbound and return, so your ride back to the port is already locked in at the same flat, per-vehicle price.
Daytime pickups between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM carry no surcharge. Trips scheduled outside those hours add a small amount, shown below by vehicle.
These are the questions cruise travelers ask most about the run to or from Port of Miami and Pine Hills, answered directly.
You are covered at no extra cost. Your driver tracks your ship’s arrival and disembark timing in real time and re-times the pickup automatically when the ship docks late, so you are never charged for a delay outside your control. Courtesy waiting of 30 minutes at the terminal is already built into every port pickup.
The driver waits curbside right at the PortMiami cruise terminal and meets your group as you come out with your luggage. Ask for a name sign in advance on WhatsApp and the driver holds one so you can spot them fast in the disembarkation crowd, then heads straight to load your bags.
Yes — disembarkation-day pickups are exactly what this service is built for. The driver monitors your ship so the pickup lines up with when you actually clear the terminal, not a fixed guess. Book 24+ hours ahead when you can; shorter-notice requests are still reviewed by hand, with availability depending on the day.
The fare is per vehicle, not per person. Your entire group rides for the single flat price shown in the price list, whether you fill an SUV or a fourteen-seat van, so adding travelers does not add cost as long as everyone fits the vehicle you booked. The rate stays fixed from booking through drop-off.
Our private van serves the “shuttle” search, but it is a private vehicle for your group only — never a shared or pooled ride. The cost is the flat per-vehicle van rate listed in the price section above, one fixed fare covering everyone aboard, not a per-seat charge. Pick the 6-to-9 or 10-to-14 van by group size.
Yes. Because this is a long-distance drive north to Orlando, one short comfort stop for a restroom or snack can be arranged in advance so the trip stays easy. Longer or extra unscheduled stops fall outside the rate, and a short prearranged detour may carry a small fee — just mention it when you book.
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.
When one passenger is disembarking alone, or an elderly parent is meeting family at the other end, give us a second contact who is not on the ship. That person can be updated while the traveler is still inside the hall with no signal. It costs one extra line in the booking message and takes the worry out of the whole morning for everyone waiting at home.
Lock in your private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Pine Hills today. Message us on WhatsApp with your ship, sailing date, group size, and Pine Hills address, and we confirm your vehicle, your flat per-vehicle price, and your pickup plan — then send driver details the day before you journey. Reserve early for disembarkation day so your ride is set the moment you step off the ship.
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.
Pontual. Reservei tranquilo. Preço justo.
Highly recommended. a hand with the bags made a long day easier.
Sin contratiempos. Nada de llamar mil veces, nada de líos en el pickup. El viaje tomó unos 25 minutos.
Motorista gentil. Confirmação rápida. Embarque rápido.
Todo en orden. manejo estable y muy relajado.