Our private transfer runs to or from Port of Miami and Tamiami in a black SUV or climate-controlled private van, a flat rate from $80 per vehicle. A bilingual driver meets your group curbside at the PortMiami cruise terminal and heads inland toward west Miami-Dade on the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836), door to door with your cruise luggage loaded and unloaded for you.
The price is flat, per vehicle, and locked when you book — pick the vehicle that fits your group and the whole party rides for that one fare.
The county grid runs a long way west, and the numbered avenues out here climb into three digits where a single transposed pair puts a driver miles from the door. Paste the address rather than typing it, quadrant letters included, and add the ZIP. If your block was built recently, a pin is worth adding too, since mapping data trails new construction in this corridor.
The simplest way is a private point-to-point transfer booked before you sail. After you clear the terminal, your driver is already waiting curbside — no line, no app, no shared vehicle. Select the Black SUV for up to 5 travelers, the private Sprinter van for 6 to 9, or the larger private van for 10 to 14. The driver loads your cruise bags, you settle in, and the ride goes straight through to your Tamiami address with no extra stops. Book at least 24 hours ahead and send your ship name plus arrival time over WhatsApp; we confirm the vehicle, then text the driver’s name, create, and plate the day before. A booked pickup time can be moved with 24 hours notice, subject to availability. It is door-to-door: one group, one vehicle, one fare from the ship to your door.
Our biggest advantage is a vehicle reserved for your group alone — no pooling, no strangers, no detours. The fare is flat and locked at booking, so heavy demand, rush hour, or a hectic disembark morning never changes what you pay. Your driver is bilingual, speaking English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which smooths the first hour off the ship. Because we track your ship’s arrival, the pickup shifts automatically when you dock late, and the driver helps load and unload every cruise bag. You reach a real person directly on WhatsApp to arrange pets, a name sign, or an extra bag — not a call center. For cruise passengers juggling luggage, families, and a tight window, a coordinated private ride waiting curbside is the peaceful, practical choice.
The ride is a short inland run across Miami-Dade, well under an hour in normal conditions. Traffic is the only real variable. Off-peak, the drive is direct and swift along the Dolphin Expressway corridor. On a hectic disembark morning — especially when several ships empty at once — the roads near PortMiami slow down, and afternoon rush hour adds time on the return. Because your fare is fixed, none of that changes the price; a slower drive merely means a longer ride, never a higher cost. If your itinerary is tight, message us your ship’s scheduled arrival and we build the pickup around the real disembark window rather than a guess, so the driver is in position when you actually step off.
Tamiami is a residential, family-oriented stretch of west Miami-Dade centered on broad green parkland and quiet suburban blocks, well away from the downtown crowds. Its anchor is a large county park with sports fields, an indoor arena, and open recreation space that hosts fairs and community events through the year. The surrounding region mixes local shopping plazas, schools, and neighborhood dining, giving arriving cruise travelers an simple, low-key landing spot near the western edge of the metro. Learn more at the county’s Tamiami Park page or this visitor guide to Tamiami Park.
Tamiami itself is mostly residential, so most visitors base themselves in the broader west Miami-Dade and Westchester areas nearby, or downtown and the Brickell area closer to the port. Wherever your stay sits, we run the private transfer straight to that door — give us the full address when you book and the driver takes you point to point.
The area centers on its big county park, with ball fields, tennis and racquet courts, an indoor arena, and open lawns that host seasonal fairs and expos. Beyond the park you’ll find everyday plazas, local restaurants, and easy access west toward the edge of the Everglades — a relaxed, non-touristy side of Miami-Dade.
We run private vehicles only — your group never shares with strangers. Lead with the SUV and size up as your party and bag count grow.
Tolls, SunPass, and fuel are all included — the fare you book is the fare you pay. Every ride comes with a bilingual driver, curbside meet at the terminal (with a name sign if you request one on WhatsApp), onboard WiFi from a mobile hotspot, and hands-on assist loading and unloading your cruise bags. Real-time ship monitoring is built in, so the driver adjusts to your actual disembark time. Courtesy waiting covers 30 minutes at the cruise terminal from the agreed pickup time and 15 minutes for hotel pickups. Small pets ride with advance notice on WhatsApp in a carrier, and the first child seat for a child under 5 is free.
Food and drinks, driver gratuity, parking, and unscheduled stops are not included. Each additional child seat beyond the first carries a small fee confirmed at booking. A short, pre-arranged stop nearby can sometimes be added for a small fee. Waiting past the courtesy window is billed in 30-minute blocks. A pickup after 9 PM adds the night surcharge below.
The standard allowance is 1 checked bag plus 1 carry-on per passenger, with room set aside for cruise luggage in every vehicle. Traveling with extra or oversized bags? Message us on WhatsApp before your trip — we confirm the space or size you up to a larger private van so nothing gets left behind.
Payment runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent over WhatsApp or the website; card and link payments add a 4% bank fee. Full cash at pickup is not accepted. A round journey is merely double the one-way fare.
Daytime hours run 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no surcharge. A pickup scheduled outside that window carries a small extra charge by vehicle type.
These are the questions cruise travelers ask most before booking a private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Tamiami. Each answer states the real policy up front.
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 in advance. There’s no app to open — you walk out, the private vehicle is waiting, and the driver loads your cruise bags for you.
Nothing extra on your end. We track your ship’s arrival and disembark timing in real time and re-time the pickup at no additional cost when the ship docks late. The driver adjusts to when you actually clear the terminal, so a delayed docking never means a missed ride or a surprise fee.
Yes. Disembark-day pickups are exactly what this service is built for. Book at least 24 hours ahead and send your ship name and scheduled arrival; the driver is positioned curbside for your real disembark window. Courtesy waiting covers 30 minutes at the terminal from the agreed pickup time.
The fare is per vehicle, never per person. Your whole group rides for the single flat price shown in the price list above — five people in the SUV pay the same as one. A round trip is just double the one-way, and the rate stays locked from booking with no surge.
Our private van covers the “shuttle” search, but it is fully private — never shared or pooled. The 6-to-9 and 10-to-14-passenger vans each ride at the flat per-vehicle rate in the price list above, with tolls and fuel included. Book the size that fits your party and the fare is locked in.
Small pets ride with advance notice on WhatsApp, carried in a pet carrier. The first child seat for a child under 5 is free; each additional child seat adds a small fee confirmed at booking. Tell us your needs when you reserve and we set up the right vehicle.
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.
Debarkation mornings start early and small passengers are usually asleep before the vehicle leaves the port area. Have the house key accessible rather than buried, decide in advance who carries which child, and let the driver bring the cases to the door while you get everyone inside. Ten seconds of planning at the terminal makes the arrival calm.
Lock in your private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Tamiami now. Message us your ship name, arrival time, group size, and destination address, and we confirm the vehicle, then text your driver’s name, create, and plate the day before. Book at least 24 hours ahead for the smoothest disembark, and reach us any time — we run 24/7, year-round.
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.
Felt taken care of. polite, professional, made us feel welcome, best of all no surprise tolls, no upselling, just the ride.
Smooth ride. Nice ride. Good price. Comfortable seats.
Solid pickup, well-maintained interior, no clutter at all.
Todo mundo junto, terceira vez usando e mesma qualidade.
Way better than expected, felt safe the whole way.