A private cruise transfer to or from Port of Miami and Goulds rides in a black SUV or climate-controlled van at a flat rate from $250 per vehicle, running south down US-1 (South Dixie Highway) into this South Miami-Dade community. One named driver, one price locked at booking, curb-side pickup right at the PortMiami cruise terminal, and room for every cruise bag your group carries.
The fare is a flat, per-vehicle rate set when you book — your whole group rides for one price, with tolls and fuel already covered.
Between the ship and the exit doors, porters with trolleys move cases through the hall for passengers who ask, and tipping them is customary and cash-based. Ships close out onboard accounts in advance, so nobody hands you notes on the way down. Set a few small bills aside in a pocket the night before and that part of the morning takes seconds instead of a search through a wallet full of foreign coins.
Book a private point-to-point transfer and your ride to or from the cruise terminal is settled before you sail. Pick the vehicle that matches your group: a black SUV for up to 5 passengers, a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for 6 to 9, or a larger Sprinter for 10 to 14. On disembarkation day, the driver waits curb-side at your PortMiami terminal — with a name sign if you request one on WhatsApp — helps load your cruise luggage, and drives straight to your Goulds address door-to-door. There is no taxi line, no waiting for a rideshare to accept, and no shared van collecting other travelers along the way. To reserve, message us the ship name, terminal, party size, and pickup time; we text your driver’s name, vehicle, and plate the day before. The whole run heads south on US-1 into South Miami-Dade, so you step off the ship and go.
Every booking is a private vehicle held for your group alone — nobody else rides with you. Your fare is locked the moment you book, so cruise-day demand, traffic, or a late tide never changes the number. Your driver is bilingual, speaking English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which helps when you are juggling passports, kids, and a stack of bags after a week at sea. We track your ship’s arrival in real time and re-time the pickup at no extra cost if you dock late, so a slow customs hall never costs you a car. The driver loads and unloads your cruise luggage, and you reach us directly on WhatsApp — one thread from booking to drop-off, with no call center in between. It is a organized, private ride built around the realities of a cruise turnaround morning rather than a generic point A to point B.
The drive south from PortMiami to Goulds is a straightforward run down US-1 (South Dixie Highway) into the far south of Miami-Dade County. Exact timing depends on when your ship clears customs and how numerous vessels dock alongside you: a quiet mid-morning off-peak departure clears downtown rapidly, while a peak disembarkation with three or four ships unloading at once slows the crawl out of the port. Rush-hour traffic on US-1 through the southern suburbs can stretch the ride in the late afternoon. Because your fare is a flat rate, a longer, slower ride never changes what you pay — the price locked at booking holds whatever the road does. Your driver watches the ship’s debark timing and adjusts the pickup so you are not left standing at the curb.
Goulds is a working residential and agricultural community in southern Miami-Dade, with a down-to-earth, suburban character rather than a beachfront-resort feel. The region is threaded with plant nurseries, farm stands, family-run eateries, and neighborhood churches, and it sits within the wider Redland farming belt that supplies much of South Florida’s tropical fruit and ornamental plants. Whether you are visiting family, heading to a business address, or breaking a longer South Florida journey, your driver takes you door-to-door to the exact street you name.
Goulds itself is mostly residential, so many cruise travelers base themselves in nearby South Miami-Dade neighborhoods or closer to the coast. Rather than point you to one property, we simply drive you to whatever address you book — a relative’s home, a business, or a stay in the broader south-county area — door-to-door from the ship.
The surrounding Redland district is known for tropical-fruit farms, plant nurseries, and roadside produce stands, with a quiet, agricultural pace far from the South Beach crowds. It suits travelers visiting family, handling business, or exploring South Florida’s farming country. Your private vehicle keeps your group together for any local stop arranged in advance.
Three private vehicle tiers cover cruise parties of every size, and each one is reserved for your group alone.
The flat rate covers the whole ride, not just the car. Tolls, SunPass lanes, and fuel are all built into the price, so nothing is added at the end. Onboard WiFi runs off a mobile hotspot, so your group can text ahead or check plans on the way. A courtesy wait is included — 30 minutes at the cruise terminal from your agreed pickup time, and 15 minutes for a hotel pickup — which covers the usual shuffle of clearing the ship. The first child seat is free for a child under 5; any extra child seat carries a small fee confirmed when you book. Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp, riding in a pet carrier. Your driver’s name, vehicle model, and license plate reach by text the day before, and the driver helps load and unload your bags.
Each passenger gets 1 checked bag plus 1 carry-on, and there is genuine room for cruise luggage in the SUV and both vans. Bringing 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.
The rate excludes food and drinks, driver gratuity (optional and always appreciated), parking costs, and unscheduled stops. A short stop arranged in advance can usually be added, though a small fee may apply. After the courtesy wait ends, extra waiting is billed in 30-minute blocks.
Payment runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent over WhatsApp or our website; card and link payments carry a 4% bank fee. Full cash at pickup is not accepted, though the driver can take the remaining balance in cash on journey day. A round journey is merely double the one-way fare. 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 your driver on the day. Reverse-direction pickups from farther out — Broward, Palm Beach, and beyond — are paid in full ahead of time. Everything is settled before your driver is dispatched, so cruise morning stays simple.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides for the one flat price shown above. Whether it is two of you in the SUV or a full van of fourteen, the number does not change. A round trip is just double the one-way fare.
Daytime pickups between 7 AM and 9 PM carry no surcharge. Pickups outside that window add a small overnight fee, tied to the vehicle:
Nothing changes and you pay nothing extra. Your driver tracks the ship’s arrival and disembark timing in real time and re-times the pickup automatically when you dock late. The flat rate is already locked, so a delayed customs hall never triggers a surge or a re-booking — the car merely waits for you.
Your driver meets the group curb-side right at your cruise terminal as you exit, holding a name sign if you request one on WhatsApp ahead of time. There is a 30-minute courtesy wait from the agreed pickup time, and the driver helps load your cruise luggage before the door-to-door run to Goulds.
Yes — disembarkation-day pickups are exactly what this service is built for. Book 24 or more hours ahead so we can assign your driver; under-24-hour requests are still reviewed manually, though availability is not guaranteed. On the morning you leave the ship, your driver is already tracking its debark time and waiting curb-side.
Reserving ahead locks your flat rate and guarantees a private vehicle is held for your exact party size and pickup time. Book at least 24 hours out; you can move a booked time with 24 hours notice, subject to availability. Cancel 24 or more hours ahead for a full refund — within 24 hours the booking is non-refundable.
Message us on WhatsApp with your ship, terminal, party size, and pickup time to confirm. We text your driver’s name, vehicle, and plate the day before. A booked time can be moved with 24 or more hours notice, and canceling 24 or more hours ahead earns a full refund.
Searching for a shuttle? We run private vans only — no shared or pooled seats. A private Sprinter for 6 to 9 or 10 to 14 passengers carries your whole group at one flat per-vehicle rate, shown in the price list above, with luggage room for a full cruise cabin.
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.
Ships are rerouted more often than passengers expect — a storm track, a medical diversion or a technical delay can push the return to a different date entirely. When that happens the fix is not a new booking but a moved one: message the revised arrival day as soon as the cruise line posts it, and the vehicle is rescheduled onto the day you actually land back in Miami.
Lock in your private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Goulds and step off the ship straight into a waiting SUV or Sprinter van. Send us your ship name, terminal, party size, and pickup time, and we confirm your driver and flat rate. Message 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.
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Show de bola. comunicação clara desde a reserva.
Chegamos ao porto antes do embarque. Jeito esperto de começar uma viagem.
Good price. Punctual. Stress free
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