A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Royal Palm Estates rides in a reserved black SUV or climate-controlled private van, with a bilingual driver and a flat rate from $250 per vehicle. One door-to-door booking covers your whole group — the driver meets you curbside at the cruise terminal, loads every bag, and drives straight to your Royal Palm Estates address.
The price is per vehicle, not per person, and it is locked the moment you book — the whole group rides for one flat fare.
The simplest way off the ship is a private car booked ahead, so your driver is already waiting when you clear the terminal. You select the vehicle by group size: a black SUV for up to five passengers, a private Sprinter van for six to nine, or a larger private van for ten to fourteen. Each holds cruise luggage with room to spare. The driver stands curbside as you exit, holds a name sign if you request one on WhatsApp, helps load the bags, and heads north to your door in Royal Palm Estates — no line, no transfer point, no second leg. To reserve, message us with your ship name, disembarkation date, passenger count, and drop-off address; we confirm the vehicle and send driver details the day before. It is one booking, one vehicle, one continuous ride from the pier to the neighborhood.
Cruise travelers book us because the fare is fixed and the car is theirs alone. The rate you see is locked at booking, so heavy demand on a hectic disembarkation morning never bumps the price — no surge, no surprise total at the curb. Your vehicle is reserved for your party only; you never share the ride or wait for other passengers. The driver is bilingual — English plus Spanish or Portuguese — which smooths the handoff when a family is juggling passports, kids, and a stack of suitcases. You reach us directly on WhatsApp to arrange the pickup, adjust timing, or flag extra bags, so a real person answers instead of an app queue. For groups stepping off a long sailing on a tight schedule, that combination of a set price, a private vehicle, and a named driver is why the booking sticks.
The ride is a straightforward northbound highway run from the PortMiami cruise terminal to Royal Palm Estates. Off-peak, when the roads are clear, it moves at a steady pace with no transfers or detours. On a disembarkation morning — particularly when several ships unload at once — traffic leaving the port region and the main corridor north can slow things down, so the same journey takes longer during those peak windows than it does midday or in the early afternoon. Your driver watches the ship’s actual arrival and clearance timing and plans the departure around it, so you are not sitting in the vehicle waiting on a schedule that no longer fits. Because the fare is flat, a slower run in traffic never changes what you pay. If you want a cushion before an onward commitment, tell us the timeline on WhatsApp and we build the pickup around it.
Royal Palm Estates is a quiet, established residential neighborhood of single-family homes on broad, tree-lined streets — a peaceful, suburban pocket rather than a tourist strip. It suits travelers heading to a family home, a rental, or a visit with relatives after a cruise, and it sits within easy reach of everyday shopping, dining, parks, and the broader South Florida coastline. You can learn about the community on the Royal Palm Estates community site, or browse the local housing character through current Royal Palm Estates home listings. Our driver drops you at the exact street address you provide, so there is no last stretch to figure out with luggage in hand.
If you are visiting rather than staying with family, the surrounding West Palm Beach area offers residential and commercial districts with the usual mix of lodging near shopping and the coast. We drop you at any address you give us, so book wherever suits your plans and share the street address when you reserve — the private ride runs door-to-door.
The neighborhood keeps a relaxed suburban feel, with local shops, casual dining, everyday services, and green space close at hand, plus the wider South Florida beaches and attractions within the broader region. It is a comfortable base for families settling in after a sailing rather than a nightlife district, which is exactly why a private door-to-door drop-off fits it well.
The flat rate covers the whole ride end to end. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all built into the price, so nothing is added on the road. Every vehicle carries onboard WiFi through a mobile hotspot, handy for checking messages or maps after days at sea. Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp, carried in a pet carrier. Families traveling with young children get the first child seat free for a child under five; each extra child seat carries a small fee confirmed when you book. The driver loads and unloads your cruise luggage, and courtesy waiting is part of the service so a slightly slower disembarkation does not cost you. Everything on this list is included in the per-vehicle fare — no add-on charges appear at pickup.
The fare does not include food or drinks, driver gratuity (optional and always appreciated), parking costs, or unscheduled stops. A short, pre-arranged stop nearby can usually be accommodated if you ask ahead, though a small fee may apply. Extra child seats beyond the first also carry a confirmed fee. Everything else on the route is part of the flat price.
This county is a patchwork of municipalities, villages and unincorporated pockets sitting shoulder to shoulder, and similar street names recur from one to the next. A house number alone can therefore match several places within a short radius. When you send the destination, add the ZIP code and the nearest cross street, or drop a pin from wherever you are staying — that pair settles the drop point before the vehicle ever leaves the port.
Pick the private vehicle by headcount and luggage. The black SUV (or SUV XL) is the choice for up to five passengers, with room for cruise bags in the back. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for six to nine passengers gives mid-size families and friend groups space to sit comfortably alongside their suitcases. The larger Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for ten to fourteen passengers covers big multi-generation parties traveling together off the same ship. Every choice is private and reserved for your group alone — no sharing and no waiting on other riders. If you are carrying extra or oversized bags, message us in advance and we confirm the space or size you up to a larger private van so nothing gets left at the curb.
Payment runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent by WhatsApp or on the website; card and link payments carry a 4% bank fee. Full cash payment at pickup is not accepted. A round journey is simply double the one-way price. For close-in Miami-side pickups, cash to the driver on the day is fine for the balance. Booking is swift: send your ship, date, group size, and destination address on WhatsApp, and we confirm the vehicle and total.
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 the driver on trip day, cash accepted. Reverse-direction pickups from farther areas such as Broward, Palm Beach, and beyond require full payment in advance. We confirm the exact split when you book.
Daytime hours run from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no surcharge. Trips that fall outside that window carry a small added charge by vehicle type.
Here are the questions cruise passengers ask most frequently before booking this route, answered directly.
Nothing changes on your end. The driver tracks your ship’s real arrival and disembarkation timing and re-times the pickup at no extra cost when the ship docks late. You do not re-book or pay a delay fee — the driver simply shows up to match when you actually clear the terminal.
The driver meets your group curbside right outside the PortMiami cruise terminal as you exit, and will hold a sign with your name if you request one on WhatsApp beforehand. Courtesy waiting is included at the terminal, so a slower walk off the ship with luggage is not a problem.
Yes. Disembarkation-day pickups are the core of what we do. Book at least twenty-four hours ahead to lock your vehicle; an under-24-hour request is still reviewed manually, though availability is not guaranteed. Share your ship and date and we align the pickup with your terminal clearance time.
The standard allowance is one checked bag plus one carry-on per passenger, with room for cruise luggage in every vehicle. The driver loads and unloads it for you. Carrying extra or oversized bags? Message us on WhatsApp in advance and we confirm the space or size you up to a larger private van.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person. Your whole group rides for the one flat price shown in the price list above, whether the SUV carries two passengers or five. Adding people up to the vehicle’s capacity does not raise the fare, and a round trip is simply double the one-way price.
Our private shuttle is a Sprinter van reserved for your group only — never a shared ride. The cost is the flat per-vehicle van rate listed in the price section above, set by passenger count rather than per head. Pick the six-to-nine or ten-to-fourteen van, and the whole party travels for that single price.
Yes. The first child seat is free for a child under five, and each additional child seat carries a small fee confirmed at booking. Let us know the number and ages of the children on WhatsApp when you reserve, and we fit the right seats before your pickup.
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.
Anything you bought from the ship’s liquor shop is held until the voyage ends and returned to you the final night or as you leave, usually boxed. Those cartons are awkward rather than heavy, and they have to ride upright. Mention them when you confirm the booking so the trunk is packed with the cases first and the boxes stay flat-footed for the whole drive north.
Lock in your private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Royal Palm Estates before you sail. Message us your ship name, disembarkation date, passenger count, and drop-off address, and we confirm the vehicle and total, then text the driver’s name, vehicle, and license plate the day before with pickup instructions. Full refund with 24+ hours notice; within 24 hours of pickup the booking is non-refundable. Reach out on WhatsApp and your driver will be waiting curbside.
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.
Muito bem organizado. ajudou até com o carrinho do bebê. mesmo com trânsito a rota fez sentido. Facilitou o dia.
Muy recomendado. ya estaba esperándonos cuando salimos.
Precio justo. Buen conductor. Sin estrés. Bajada rápida.
Trajeto silencioso. Sem dor de cabeça. Bancos confortáveis.
Mejor imposible. turcera vez con ellos y la misma calidad.