Private transfers to or from Port of Miami and Orangetree run in a chauffeured Black SUV or Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van at a flat rate from $350 per vehicle, booked in advance for arriving and departing cruise passengers. The drive heads west from the PortMiami cruise terminal along I-75 (Alligator Alley) toward the Orangetree community, with your bilingual driver handling luggage, tolls, and door-to-door drop-off.
Your cost depends only on how numerous cruise travelers ride and which private vehicle carries the group — one price covers everyone on board.
Book a private point-to-point transfer and your vehicle is reserved for your group alone. Choose a Black SUV for up to five cruise travelers, or a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for larger parties heading to Orangetree. Reserve online or over WhatsApp before you sail or disembark, and we confirm the driver, the vehicle, and the plate the evening before. On cruise day, your driver meets you right at the PortMiami terminal, loads the bags, and drives door-to-door to your Orangetree address — no transfers, no waiting for other passengers, no shared seats. Departing for your ship works the same way in reverse, with the pickup timed to obtain your group to the terminal with room to spare before boarding. One booking covers the whole party and the whole trip in a single private ride.
The drive to Orangetree is a longer westbound run across South Florida, not a quick downtown hop, so plan it as a real leg of your journey day. Off-peak, outside the morning and late-afternoon rushes, traffic moves freely and the ride is smooth and steady. On a disembarkation morning, when several ships empty at once, the roads around the terminal fill first, so the opening stretch away from the port moves slower before it opens up on the highway. Weekend and holiday journey can add time as well. Your driver knows the pattern and leaves margin on every departure pickup so a hectic terminal never puts your sailing at risk. A climate-controlled cabin and a driver who knows the route let your group merely settle in for the trip.
Orangetree is a quiet residential community set inland from the coast, with a suburban, family-welcoming character rather than a downtown bustle. Streets of homes, green space, and everyday conveniences give it a settled, neighborhood feel that suits cruise travelers looking for a calm base away from the crowds. The surrounding area leans toward golf communities, local parks, and the kind of low-key dining and shopping you locate in a growing Southwest Florida suburb. It makes an easy, unhurried place to start or end a cruise, whether you are meeting family here or staying nearby before you sail.
Cruise travelers usually look at the broader Naples and Southwest Florida suburbs for a night before or after sailing, choosing an area that fits their budget and how early they need to reach the terminal. We drop you at any address you book, so pick the neighborhood that works and give us the door — resort, rental, or a relative’s home.
The area suits a relaxed pace — golf, neighborhood parks, and casual local dining are the everyday draws, with the wider Naples region and its beaches and shopping within reach for a day out. It is a calm, green place to unwind before a cruise rather than a nightlife hub, which many families and couples prefer after a long sailing.
A private vehicle reserved for your group is the whole idea — you never share the ride, never wait on strangers, and never watch a fare climb with demand. Your rate is locked the moment you book, so the number you agree to is the number you pay, with no surge for a hectic cruise weekend. Every driver is bilingual, speaking English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which makes coordinating an arrival or a departure simple for international cruise families. You reach a real person directly on WhatsApp to set the pickup, add a name sign, or adjust the timing. Drivers assist load and unload your cruise luggage themselves, so nobody is wrestling bags at the curb. For arriving and departing passengers on a tight sailing schedule, that mix of a reserved private vehicle, a locked fare, and a direct line to us is what makes the trip easy.
Yes. For larger parties we run Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans that seat six to nine or ten to fourteen passengers, keeping your whole cruise group, family, or corporate team together in one private vehicle at a single per-vehicle rate. Message us the head count and any name-sign request on WhatsApp and we confirm the right van.
Every option is private and reserved for your party alone — pick by group size and luggage.
Your rate already covers the driving essentials so there are no surprise add-ons at the curb. Tolls, SunPass, and fuel are all built into the price, and onboard WiFi runs off a mobile hotspot so the group stays connected the whole way. Your driver arrives with the vehicle detailed the evening before — name, make, and plate texted to you — and helps load and unload every bag from the terminal to your Orangetree door. Everything needed for a smooth door-to-door ride is already in the rate, with no extra line items sprung on you when you reach.
Not included: food and beverages, driver gratuity (optional and always appreciated), parking costs, and any unscheduled stops. A short, nearby stop arranged in advance can be accommodated, and a small fee may apply. These sit outside the transfer rate and are handled case by case, so ask before the trip if you need one.
Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp, traveling in a proper pet carrier. Child seats are available too: the first seat for a child under five is free, and each additional seat carries a small fee confirmed when you book. Tell us the ages and the number of seats ahead of time and we fit them before pickup.
The final miles out here run on two-lane country roads shared with farm vehicles and school buses, where overtaking is rare and a slow tractor sets the pace for everyone behind it. Distance on a map understates the time. It changes nothing about your flat rate, but it is worth knowing before you promise anyone an arrival hour.
Payment is simple and flexible for travelers coming from anywhere. We accept Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent over WhatsApp or through the website; full cash payment at pickup is not accepted. A round trip is billed as double the one-way price for the same private vehicle both ways. For a pickup starting at PortMiami or elsewhere on the Miami side, you confirm with a 50% deposit and settle the remaining 50% with the driver on trip day — cash is fine for that final half. Reverse-direction pickups from farther areas such as Broward, Palm Beach, and beyond are booked with full payment in advance. Whichever way you are heading, the amount is agreed and locked before the trip.
No. You can reserve entirely with Venmo or Zelle, so no credit card is required to lock your ride. If you prefer a card, we send a secure payment link, though card and link payments add a 4% bank fee. Either way your pickup is confirmed once the deposit lands.
Daytime pickups carry no surcharge. Trips that fall outside our typical daytime window add a small after-hours charge, shown clearly before you confirm.
Nothing on your end — we track your ship’s arrival and disembark timing in real time, so if the vessel docks late your pickup is merely re-timed at no extra cost. You will not lose your ride or pay a change fee for a delay outside your control. Just exit when you clear customs and your driver is there.
Your driver meets you curbside right at the PortMiami cruise terminal as your group exits, ready to assist with the bags. Request a name sign in advance over WhatsApp and the driver holds it so you spot each other quickly. We text the driver’s name, vehicle, and plate the evening before so you know exactly who to look for.
Each passenger’s fare includes one checked bag plus one carry-on, and there is plenty of room for cruise luggage in both the SUV and the vans. Traveling with extra or oversized bags? Message us on WhatsApp before the trip and we confirm the space or size you up to a larger van. Nobody gets left at the curb.
Yes — disembarkation-day pickups are exactly what we do. Book in advance, and on the morning you leave the ship your driver is waiting curbside at the terminal, tracking your debark time so the pickup matches when you actually walk off. From there it is a direct, door-to-door ride to Orangetree.
The private van service is priced per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides for the single rate shown in the price list above, whether five or fourteen travelers. A round trip is simply double that one-way figure. There is no separate shared-shuttle option; every ride is private and reserved for your party alone.
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.
Guests who sail again at the end of their stay usually book the outbound leg and then leave the return until later, which narrows the choice of vehicle. Send both dates together. We hold them as a pair, and the second journey is timed to the boarding window on your cruise paperwork rather than to the sailing hour.
Lock in your private transfer to the Orangetree community and journey your cruise day without the guesswork. Send your ship name, sail or arrival date, group size, and pickup details over WhatsApp or email, and we confirm the vehicle, the driver, and the price. Book ahead so your curbside pickup is ready the moment you step off.
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.
Chegamos tarde e cansados, a cadeirinha pra criança ajudou demais, o wifi funcionou, as crianças se entretiveram no caminho, nenhum perrengue com as malas de mão.
Llegó puntual: precio justo por lo recibido, acomodó las valijas con cuidado, sin tarifas dinámicas ni esperar bajo el sol.
Una escapada de fin de semana en pareja, trato justo, sin tonterías. el baúl entró cuatro maletas grandes más las de mano.
Servicio impecable. los usamos en el crucero anterior y de nuevo en este. viaje fluido desde la acera hasta el terminal de cruceros. Lo guardamos para la próxima.
Chegada ao casamento exatamente na hora.