Private transportation to or from Port of Miami and North Lauderdale runs in a black SUV or climate-controlled van with a bilingual driver, at a flat rate from $250 per vehicle. The journey heads north from the PortMiami cruise terminals along the I-95 corridor into Broward County, with door-to-door drop-off and room for every cruise bag. One vehicle carries your whole group.
The fare is a flat, per-vehicle price locked at booking — pick the vehicle that fits your cruise party.
The port assigns berths sailing by sailing, and the buildings along the channel have separate driveways and separate pickup lanes. Your cruise documents or the line’s app name the terminal a few days before you return — forward that with the ship name and the driver stages at the correct lane, instead of committing to an approach that would need a loop through port traffic to correct.
Book one private vehicle and a driver meets your group curbside at the PortMiami cruise terminal as you exit with your bags. Choose the black SUV for up to five passengers, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for six to nine, or the larger Sprinter for ten to fourteen — every choice is private and reserved for your party alone. The driver helps load and unload your cruise luggage, then drives door-to-door to your North Lauderdale address, with no extra stops and no other passengers. To reserve, message us on WhatsApp with your ship name, arrival date, party size, and drop-off address; the driver’s name, vehicle model, and license plate reach by text the day before. Request a name sign in advance and the driver holds it at the terminal, so your group spots the ride rapidly on a hectic disembark morning.
Three private tiers cover everything from a couple to a large cruise party — lead with the SUV and size up as your group grows.
The drive from the PortMiami cruise terminals to North Lauderdale is a straightforward northbound run into Broward County. Because there is no fixed drive time we can promise for your exact sailing, the honest answer depends on the day. Disembark mornings, when several ships release passengers at once, put more traffic on the terminal ramps and the interstate, so the ride runs longer than a quiet afternoon. Mid-day and evening departures generally move faster with lighter road volume. Weekends and holiday turnaround days near the port tend to be the busiest windows. Rather than quote a minute count we cannot guarantee, the driver plans around your real ship timing and the conditions on the road that morning, choosing the smoothest way north so your group reaches its North Lauderdale door without needless detours.
A private vehicle reserved for your group is the core of what we do — no shared ride, no strangers, no waiting for a van to fill. The fare is a flat rate locked the moment you book, so it never surges for peak demand, weather, or a holiday cruise weekend. Your bilingual driver speaks English plus Spanish or Portuguese, texts you the vehicle details the night before, and helps lift every cruise bag in and out. Booking runs straight through WhatsApp, so there is no app account or phone queue — you message a person and get a real answer. For cruise passengers on a turnaround clock, that combination matters: one reserved car, one named driver, and a price you already know before you sail. Reserve at least 24 hours ahead; under-24-hour requests are still reviewed, though availability is not promised.
Your flat rate already covers the tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel for the whole journey — the number you book is the number you pay. Onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot, so the family stays connected on the ride. Small pets journey with advance notice on WhatsApp, carried in a pet carrier. The first child seat for a child under five is free; each extra child seat carries a small fee confirmed when you book. Courtesy waiting is built in — 30 minutes at the cruise terminal from your agreed pickup time, and 15 minutes for a hotel pickup — after which extra waiting is billed in 30-minute blocks.
A few things sit outside the rate: food and drinks, driver gratuity (optional and always appreciated), parking where it applies, and unscheduled stops. A short stop arranged ahead of time can usually be added, and a small fee may apply — just ask on WhatsApp before your trip so the driver can plan for it.
Pay by Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent over WhatsApp or the website; card and link payments carry a 4% bank fee. Full cash at pickup is not accepted, though the driver can take cash toward the remaining balance on journey day. A round journey is simply double the one-way fare shown above — one flat price each direction. For a pickup that starts at PortMiami or elsewhere on the Miami side, a 50% deposit confirms the booking and the remaining 50% can go to the driver on journey day. Reverse-direction pickups from farther out — Broward, Palm Beach, and beyond — are paid in full ahead of time. Cancel with 24 or more hours notice for a full refund; inside 24 hours the booking is non-refundable.
Daytime pickups between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM carry no surcharge. A journey that starts outside those hours adds a small overnight fee, shown here by vehicle.
North Lauderdale is a residential city in central Broward County, north of the PortMiami cruise terminals and part of the wider Fort Lauderdale metro. It is a quiet, family-oriented suburb of neighborhood streets, community parks, lakes, and everyday shopping plazas rather than a tourist strip — the kind of place cruise passengers head to for a home, a relative’s house, or a calm base away from the beachfront crowds. The surrounding area opens onto the shops, dining, and coastline of greater Fort Lauderdale neighboring. For city services and local information, see the City of North Lauderdale, and for the neighboring hub of restaurants, beaches, and events, see the City of Fort Lauderdale.
North Lauderdale sits within residential Broward County, so most visitors are headed to a home or a family address rather than a resort strip. If you need lodging, look to the broader Fort Lauderdale area and its neighborhoods, where accommodation clusters near the beach, downtown, and the airport corridor. We drive door-to-door to whichever address you give us.
Around North Lauderdale you will find community parks, aquatic and recreation centers, and local shopping and dining plazas typical of suburban Broward. For bigger outings, the greater Fort Lauderdale area nearby offers beaches, waterfront dining, and downtown events. Whatever your group has planned, the private vehicle drops you at the exact address, luggage and all.
Every booking includes one checked bag plus one carry-on per passenger, with genuine room for cruise luggage in the SUV and both van sizes. The driver loads and unloads the bags for you, so no one wrestles suitcases on a hectic terminal curb. Traveling with extra or oversized bags? Message us on WhatsApp before the journey and we confirm the space or size you up to a larger private van — it is a quick check, not a hard cap. Because the whole vehicle is reserved for your group alone, the seats and cargo area are yours, with nobody else’s belongings competing for room. Offer us your party size and rough bag count when you book and we match you to the right vehicle for a comfortable, uncrowded ride to or from Port of Miami and North Lauderdale.
Real questions cruise passengers ask about this transfer, answered straight.
Your driver tracks the ship’s arrival and disembark timing in real time, so a late dock simply re-times your pickup at no extra cost. You will not lose the ride or pay more — the flat fare holds. Just message us on WhatsApp if plans shift, and the pickup adjusts to when you actually clear the terminal.
Your driver meets the group curbside right at the PortMiami cruise terminal as you exit with your bags. Request a name sign in advance over WhatsApp and the driver holds it, so you spot the vehicle fast. The driver’s name, vehicle make, and license plate are texted to you the day before the trip.
Yes. Disembarkation-day pickups are exactly what this transfer is built for. Give us your ship name and arrival date at booking, and the driver plans around your real debark timing — even on a crowded morning with several ships in port. Reserve at least 24 hours ahead so the vehicle is confirmed for your group.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides for the one flat price listed above, whether you fill the SUV or a van. A round trip is simply double the one-way. Nothing is added per head, so a full car is the best value for families and larger cruise parties.
Yes. The same private point-to-point transfer works for corporate and business travel to and from the cruise port — one reserved black SUV or Sprinter van, a bilingual driver, and vehicle details texted the night before. Prefer to be driven for a block of time instead? Ask on WhatsApp about our private hourly chauffeur service.
Every ride we run is private, so there is no shared shuttle to opt out of — the SUV or Sprinter van is reserved for your group alone, with no pooling and no other passengers. You get door-to-door service on your own schedule. Choose the private van size that fits your party 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.
Where a family holds two or three staterooms under different booking numbers, the departure tags delivered to each cabin may belong to different waves. Compare them the night before and ask to have them matched if they differ, so nobody is left in a lounge watching the rest of the party head for the doors. One vehicle for the whole group only helps when the whole group is released together.
Lock in your private transfer to or from Port of Miami and North Lauderdale today. Message us with your ship name, sailing date, party size, and drop-off address, and we confirm the vehicle, the price, and your driver’s details before the journey. Book at least 24 hours ahead for the smoothest turnaround.
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. dirigiu suave, sem solavancos, e sem pedágio surpresa, sem empurrar nada, só a corrida.
Auto limpio. Bien hecho. Recomiendo. Sin estrés.
Reservé y llegaron, el conductor fue amable y conversador.
Nos sorprendió para bien. se portó como un caballero.
Cumplieron al 100%. no fue invasivo, respetó nuestro espacio. (la tarifa de $80 se mantuvo)