A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Seminole Manor rides in a chauffeured Black SUV at a flat rate from $250 per vehicle, with a bilingual driver who meets your group curbside as you clear the cruise terminal. Larger parties take a private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van seating up to 9 or up to 14. Tolls, fuel, and assist with your cruise luggage are built into the one locked fare.
Your private ride to Seminole Manor is priced per vehicle, so the whole group travels for one flat figure set the moment you book:
Purchases made in foreign ports go on a customs declaration that most lines now collect on the last sea day, either on paper or through their app. Fresh fruit, plants and most produce cannot come ashore at all and are surrendered before you reach the inspection desk. Sorting that out on board, rather than discovering it in line with four cases around your feet, is the single easiest way to shorten the walk from the hall to the curb.
The top way is a private, door-to-door ride reserved ahead in one of three vehicle tiers matched to your group. A Black SUV handles up to 5 cruise passengers, a private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van fits 6 to 9, and a larger private van seats 10 to 14 — each with space set aside for suitcases and carry-ons. Booking runs through WhatsApp or the website; once confirmed, the driver’s name, vehicle make, and plate reach you by text the day before. On arrival, the driver waits at the terminal as your group exits and steps in to load your bags, so there is no queue to join and no separate car to hunt down. From there it is a single, continuous ride straight to your Seminole Manor address, with the driver handling tolls and directions the whole way.
Every vehicle on this route is private and reserved for your group alone — no other riders share it. Pick the tier by headcount and bags:
Booking a private car means the price you agree to is the price you pay — the fare is locked when you reserve and never climbs for traffic, weather, or cruise-day demand. Your driver is bilingual, speaking English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which smooths the handoff the moment you step off the ship. Because the vehicle carries only your party, there is no detour to collect strangers and no waiting on a shared schedule. You reach the driver directly on WhatsApp before and during the trip, so any change on your end is a swift message rather than a fresh booking. Drivers also help load and unload heavy cruise luggage, so families and multi-cabin groups are not wrestling bags at the curb. It is a coordinated arrival built around the reality of a cruise day: bags, kids, and a schedule you would rather not fight.
The ride to Seminole Manor is a continuous, door-to-door drive, and the honest answer is that no single clock fits every sailing — the time on the road shifts with the hour you travel and how numerous ships empty out at once. Outside the cruise-day rush, traffic moves freely and the trip is at its smoothest. On busy disembarkation mornings, when several ships release passengers together, the roads around the port fill up and the same drive stretches longer. Because the fare is set per vehicle, a slower run never changes your price. Your driver watches the ship’s posted arrival and disembark timing and sets the pickup to match, so you are not standing at the curb early or paying for time you did not utilize. If you have a firm appointment at the community, tell us when you book and we build in a relaxing buffer.
Seminole Manor is a quiet residential neighborhood in Palm Beach County, near Lantana and Lake Worth Beach, and most travelers booking this route are heading to a private home rather than a hotel. It is a settled, low-key suburban setting rather than a tourist strip, so the ride ends at a calm residential address instead of a crowded terminal. Everyday needs — a pharmacy run, a bite to eat, a grocery stop — sit within simple reach of ordinary suburban conveniences, the kind of errands a visiting family frequently folds into the same trip. Because your ride is private and door-to-door, the driver can pause for a short, pre-arranged stop along the way if you require to pick something up before arriving.
Overnight visitors usually look at the general residential area around the community for the closest lodging, keeping the drive to see a relative short. If your sailing leaves early the next morning, many cruise travelers instead stay near the PortMiami side — around downtown Miami or the Brickell area — and ride out afterward. We can run the transfer in either direction to fit whichever end you sleep on.
The area around the community is residential and practical rather than a sightseeing district. Everyday stops — grocery stores, pharmacies, casual dining, and quiet parks — are the sort of conveniences close at hand, handy for a visiting family running errands during a stay. Your private driver can add one short, arranged stop for any of these on the way in.
The per-vehicle fare covers the driving, the road costs, and the on-trip extras that often get billed separately elsewhere. Everything below is part of the price you lock at booking:
A few things sit outside the flat fare. Driver gratuity is optional and always appreciated but never added automatically. Food and drinks, any parking costs, and unscheduled stops are not included, though a short stop arranged ahead of time can usually be worked in for a small charge. Extra or oversized bags beyond the standard allowance just need a quick WhatsApp so we can confirm space or size you up to a larger private van.
Payment is handled before or on the day of travel. We take Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent by WhatsApp or through the website; a full cash payment at pickup is not accepted, though cash is fine for the driver-day balance. Here is how it breaks down:
Daytime pickups between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM carry no surcharge. For a ride that starts outside those hours, a modest off-hours charge applies on top of the typical fare:
If your ship docks late, your pickup merely moves with it — the driver tracks the ship’s posted arrival and disembark timing and re-times the meet at no extra cost. You will not lose your ride or pay a penalty for a delay outside your control. A swift WhatsApp keeps everyone in sync as you clear the terminal.
The driver meets your group curbside, right where passengers exit the PortMiami terminal after clearing customs. Ask on WhatsApp beforehand and the driver holds a name sign so you spot each other quickly. From there the driver carries your bags to the vehicle — there is no separate lot to walk to.
Yes. Disembarkation-day pickups are the core of this service, and courtesy waiting gives your group a 30-minute window at the terminal from the agreed time. Book at least 24 hours ahead so the driver and vehicle are locked in; under-24-hour requests are still reviewed manually, though availability is not promised.
Each passenger gets one checked bag plus one carry-on, and every vehicle is chosen with room for cruise luggage. The Black SUV suits up to 5 travelers with their bags, while the private vans scale up for larger groups. Have extra or oversized bags? Send a WhatsApp before the trip and we confirm the space or size you up to a bigger private van.
The price is per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides for the single flat figure shown in the prices list above. Five friends in the SUV pay the same as one traveler would. Larger parties simply move to a private van tier, and the quoted fare still covers everyone in the vehicle.
Yes — drivers help load and unload at both ends, lifting cruise cases into the vehicle at the terminal and out again at your Seminole Manor door. Families and multi-cabin groups do not have to wrestle bags themselves. Just flag any unusually heavy or bulky items on WhatsApp so the right vehicle is assigned.
Yes. Alongside cruise-terminal pickups at PortMiami, we run private transfers from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Seminole Manor in the same SUV and van tiers. If your trip pairs a flight with your sailing, one booking can cover the airport leg. Message us on WhatsApp with your flight and we match the vehicle to your group and bags.
Very — you have a direct WhatsApp line to coordinate. The day before, you receive the driver’s name, vehicle make, and license plate by text with pickup instructions, and you can message any update right up to pickup. There is no call center in between; you are talking to the person handling your ride.
Yes, within clear terms. Cancel 24 or more hours before pickup for a full refund; inside 24 hours the booking is non-refundable. A booked pickup time can also be moved with 24 or more hours’ notice, subject to availability, so a schedule shift usually means a reschedule rather than a loss.
A private shuttle for larger groups means one of our Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, priced per vehicle at the flat van rate in the prices list above — one figure for the whole party, never per seat. Nothing is shared or pooled; the van is yours alone. A round trip is merely double the one-way.
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.
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Vessels are berthed by assignment along the channel, and each terminal building has its own approach road and its own pickup lane. On a morning when two ships release passengers together, the driveways run independently — arriving at the wrong one costs a loop back through port traffic. Confirm the ship name when you book and the driver stages at the lane that belongs to your building, then comes forward once you message that you are through inspection.
Reserve your private Port of Miami to Seminole Manor ride by message and lock the vehicle, the driver, and the flat fare for your date. Send your ship or flight details, pickup time, group size, and any bags or child-seat needs, and we confirm the vehicle and text your driver’s details the day before. Book at least 24 hours ahead for the smoothest arrangement.
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.
trajimos a mis papás, tercera vez con ellos y la misma calidad. incluso con tráfico la ruta tuvo sentido.
Reserva fácil e sem stress. transfer compartilhado naum chega perto. pousamos às 23h e o carro já tava lá. Valeu a reserva.
Easy all around. reservation took maybe 5 minutes.
just wht we needed. no drama, no rushing, no last-minute changes.
Punto a favor. primera vez al Puerto de Miami con privado, una buena decisión, además viaje fluido desde la acera hasta el terminal de cruceros.