A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Kendale Lakes rides in a black SUV or climate-controlled private van at a flat rate from $140 per vehicle, with a bilingual driver who meets your group right at the cruise terminal. The route runs west from PortMiami along the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836) toward southwest Miami-Dade — door to door, never a shared ride.
The fare is flat and per vehicle — your whole group rides for one price, set by vehicle size and locked the moment you book:
The most direct way is a private point-to-point transfer booked ahead, so a reserved vehicle is waiting the moment you step off the ship. You pick the vehicle that fits your party: a black SUV for up to 5, a private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for 6-9, or a larger private van for 10-14. As you clear the cruise terminal, the driver meets you at the curb — with a name sign if you request one on WhatsApp beforehand — and helps load your cruise luggage. From there it is a single, uninterrupted ride west toward Kendale Lakes, dropping you right at your door instead of a distant stop. Booking takes one message: send your ship name, arrival date, passenger count, and drop-off address by WhatsApp, email, or the website, and your fare is confirmed and held. Aim to reserve at least 24 hours ahead so your vehicle and time are secured.
The ride from Port of Miami to Kendale Lakes is a steady westbound highway run into southwest Miami-Dade County. Off-peak — mid-morning and early afternoon — the roads move freely and the drive is speedy and simple. Weekday rush hours and hectic disembarkation mornings, when several ships empty at once and the terminal roads back up, will stretch the trip; heavy summer and holiday cruise weekends run heavier still. Because we cannot publish a precise minute figure for this route, we describe it plainly: anticipate a seamless run off-peak and a longer one during peak windows. Your flat fare never changes for any of it — traffic, detours, or a slow terminal exit will not raise the price you locked at booking. If you have a firm appointment on the Kendale Lakes end, share it when you book and we will suggest a pickup time that comfortably absorbs peak-hour delay.
Kendale Lakes is a large, established residential community in southwest Miami-Dade County, named for the string of man-made lakes woven through its neighborhoods. It is a quiet, family-oriented region of single-family homes, townhomes, and low-rise apartments, ringed by everyday conveniences — shopping plazas, supermarkets, restaurants, and community services — rather than tourist attractions. The pace is suburban and peaceful, a contrast to the cruise-port bustle you just left.
Yes. Kendale Lakes is primarily a residential neighborhood, so most cruise travelers heading here are visiting family or returning home. Local green space such as Kendale Lakes Park gives kids room to run, and the area’s schools, including Kendale Lakes Elementary, anchor its family character.
The neighborhood is spread out and car-friendly, built around shopping centers, parks, and community facilities rather than a walkable downtown. Expect an easygoing residential feel with plenty of dining and grocery options nearby. For an extended stay, the broader southwest Miami-Dade area offers accommodations, but the community itself is chiefly homes and local amenities.
Pick your tier by headcount — every choice is private and reserved for your party only, with room for cruise luggage.
The flat per-vehicle rate already covers the full ride: tolls, SunPass, and fuel are built in, so nothing is added on the road. Every vehicle carries onboard WiFi through a mobile hotspot, and the driver handles loading and unloading your cruise luggage. The day before your trip, we text your driver’s name, vehicle model, and license plate along with pickup instructions, so you know exactly who is coming. Courtesy waiting is included — 30 minutes at the cruise terminal from your agreed pickup time, and 15 minutes for hotel pickups — with longer waits billed afterward in half-hour blocks. Standard luggage is 1 checked bag plus 1 carry-on per passenger, with genuine room for cruise gear.
Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp, carried in a pet carrier. The first child seat is free for a child under 5; each additional child seat carries a small extra fee confirmed when you book. Traveling with extra or oversized bags? Message us beforehand and we confirm space or size you up to a larger private van.
The rate does not include food or beverages, parking costs, driver gratuity (optional and always appreciated), or unscheduled stops. A short nearby stop arranged in advance can usually be accommodated, though a small fee may apply. Anything outside the standard luggage allowance simply needs a quick heads-up so we can confirm the right vehicle.
Payment runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent by WhatsApp or the website; card and link payments carry a 4% bank fee. Full cash payment at pickup is not accepted. A round trip is merely double the one-way fare shown above.
For a pickup starting at PortMiami or elsewhere on the Miami side, a 50% deposit confirms your booking and the remaining 50% can go to the driver on trip day, cash accepted. Reverse-direction pickups from farther areas — Broward, Palm Beach, and beyond — require full payment in advance.
Neighborhoods laid out around lakes loop and double back, and a street can share its name with the court or terrace a block away. Send the full address together with a pin, and name the entrance if your street sits behind a barrier. Where the house is one of a row of similar facades, the color or the mailbox number saves a slow pass down the block.
Cancellation terms are simple and stated plainly here. Cancel with 24 or more hours before your scheduled pickup and you receive a full refund of what you paid. Within 24 hours of pickup, the booking becomes non-refundable, because your vehicle and driver are already committed to that slot. There is no hidden processing charge on a qualifying refund — the 24-hour line is the whole rule. Because cruise plans can shift, the safest approach is to book once your ship’s disembarkation port and date are confirmed, then reach out early if anything changes. If your ship’s schedule moves for reasons outside your control, message us as soon as you know; we would rather re-time your pickup than see you lose a booking. Send cancellations by WhatsApp or email so there is a timestamped record of your notice.
Yes. A booked pickup time can be moved with 24 or more hours of notice, subject to availability. Book at least 24 hours ahead for the best chance at your preferred vehicle and time; an under-24-hour request is still reviewed manually, though availability is not guaranteed. To change a time, message us by WhatsApp or email with your booking name, original pickup, and the new time you need, and we confirm the adjustment. Changing the drop-off address or passenger count is also possible — tell us early, since a different headcount may mean a different vehicle tier. If your ship merely docks late on the day, no change request is needed at all; your driver already tracks the arrival and adjusts automatically.
The core reason is control on a day with none: a vehicle reserved only for your group, a bilingual driver (English plus Spanish or Portuguese), and a fare locked at booking that never surges for traffic or demand. You skip the terminal taxi line and the guesswork — no pooling with strangers, no scheduled departure to catch. The same driver who greets you at the curb loads your cruise luggage and takes you straight to your Kendale Lakes door. Booking and every update run through direct WhatsApp contact, so a real person answers, not an app queue. Details you actually care about are handled quietly: the driver’s name, vehicle, and plate reach by text the day before, and complimentary WiFi keeps everyone connected on the ride. Available 24/7 and year-round, this private operator has run Miami cruise transfers for more than five years.
Daytime hours run 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no surcharge. Trips that fall outside that window carry a small after-hours surcharge:
Real answers to what cruise travelers ask most about this route — each with the direct detail up front.
Nothing on your end. Your driver monitors the ship’s arrival and disembarkation timing, and the pickup is re-timed at no extra cost when the ship docks late. You will not lose your slot or pay a change fee for a delay you did not cause — you simply meet the driver once you clear the terminal.
The driver meets your group curbside right at the cruise terminal as you exit, holding a name sign if you request one on WhatsApp in advance. Message us when you are off the ship and through the terminal, and the driver pulls to the pickup curb to load your luggage and go.
Yes — disembarkation day is the most common pickup. Book at least 24 hours ahead so a vehicle is reserved for your group, share your ship name and date, and the driver tracks your arrival so the pickup lines up with when you actually clear the terminal, even during a busy multi-ship morning.
Standard allowance is 1 checked bag plus 1 carry-on per passenger, and every vehicle has room for cruise luggage. The SUV suits up to 5 travelers with bags; a private van scales that up for 6-14. Traveling with extra or oversized bags? Message us in advance and we confirm space or size up to a larger van.
The price is per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides for the one flat rate shown in the prices section above. Adding passengers up to the vehicle’s capacity does not raise the fare. If your party outgrows a tier, you simply move up to the next van size at its own flat rate.
Our private shuttle is a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van reserved just for your group, priced at the flat per-vehicle van rate listed above — never a shared or scheduled service. Whichever tier you pick, the fare is locked at booking, covers your whole party, and a round trip is simply double the one-way price.
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.
The curb outside each cruise building is split into working zones, and pre-booked vehicles use a different stretch from the taxi rank or the app pickup area. The message you get the day before names the zone and describes the car. Walk to that stretch as you come out with the bags instead of joining whichever line sits nearest the doors.
Lock your flat, per-vehicle fare now. Send your ship name, disembarkation date, passenger count, and Kendale Lakes drop-off address by WhatsApp or email, and we confirm your vehicle, driver, and pickup time. Book at least 24 hours ahead for the smoothest arrival, and message us anytime — 24/7, year-round — for extra bags, a pet, or a child seat.
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.
Picked me up right on time. calm pace, easy on the kid.
Booked easy. Pro driver. Stress free
Mejor imposible: nada de llamar mil veces, una respuesta y listo, se sintió como un viaje normal, sin lío, muy paciente con nosotros.
Com três malaas e um carrinho, espaço de sobra pra família. trajeto suave do meio-fio até o terminal de cruzeiros.
Motorista gentil. Interior limpo. Ajudou com as malas. Tudo certo.