Private transportation to or from Port of Miami and The Hammocks runs door-to-door in a black SUV or private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van, with a bilingual driver and a flat rate from $140 per vehicle. The route typically heads west on the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836) toward Florida’s Turnpike, ending at your address in the west Kendall neighborhood. One vehicle covers your whole group.
Private transportation to The Hammocks is priced per vehicle, so your whole cruise party rides for one flat fare locked at booking with no surge.
The top way to reach The Hammocks from the cruise terminal is a private door-to-door transfer you reserve before you sail. Select the black SUV for up to five passengers, or a private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for six to nine or ten to fourteen. As you exit the terminal, your driver is waiting curbside, helps load your cruise luggage, and drives straight to your address in west Kendall — no shared stops, no waiting for other riders. Book at least 24 hours ahead through WhatsApp or the website so your exact vehicle and driver are locked in. There is ample of room for cruise bags in every choice, and drop-off is at your door, not a distant lot. Reversing the journey on your return sailing works the same way, with pickup from your Hammocks address back to PortMiami.
Your vehicle is reserved for your group alone, never shared with strangers or held for a scheduled route. The driver is bilingual — English plus Spanish or Portuguese — which smooths cruise-day timing and directions. The rate is a flat fare locked at booking, so peak demand and terminal congestion never change what you pay. The driver loads and unloads your cruise luggage, and driver name, vehicle model, and license plate reach you by text the day before your journey. You reach us directly on WhatsApp — no app queue, no dispatch lottery. With over five years running PortMiami transfers and 24/7 availability, we handle early debark calls and late-night sailings alike. For arriving and departing cruise passengers juggling bags, kids, and a tight terminal schedule, that coordination is the whole point.
The ride to The Hammocks is a straight cross-town run from the cruise coast out to the west Kendall neighborhood. Timing shifts with the clock and with how numerous ships share your debark morning: when several vessels clear the terminal together, the roads out of the port move slowly, while midday and evening departures flow more freely. We watch your ship’s actual arrival and disembark timing, so your pickup is matched to when you really reach the curb rather than a guessed slot. That way a slow debark morning doesn’t leave your driver circling or your group waiting. Whatever the traffic, your quoted price holds steady — you are never billed extra for a heavier day on the expressway.
The Hammocks is a quiet, family-oriented residential region in west Kendall, laced with man-made lakes, walking paths, and neighborhood parks. It reads as suburban Miami rather than beachfront — think tree-lined streets, community pools, shopping plazas, and simple access to everyday errands and dining. It suits cruise passengers heading home to family or staying with relatives away from the tourist core.
For neighborhood details and community resources, the local Hammocks community association is a useful reference.
Every choice below is private — reserved only for your group, never pooled with other riders. Pick by headcount and how much cruise luggage you are carrying.
If you are between tiers or carrying extra bags, message us on WhatsApp and we confirm the right fit before you book.
Developments out this way often run to several hundred homes behind one or two controlled entrances, with lakes and cul-de-sacs breaking up the street pattern inside. Give us the community name, the entrance residents normally use and the house number, plus a visitor code if one is needed. That combination puts the vehicle at your door rather than at a service gate on the far side.
Every fare bundles tolls, SunPass, and fuel, so nothing is added at drop-off. Onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot. Small pets travel with advance notice on WhatsApp, carried in a pet carrier. The first child seat is free for a child under five; each extra child seat carries a small fee confirmed at booking. Courtesy waiting is built in: 30 minutes at the cruise terminal from the agreed pickup time, and 15 minutes for hotel pickups, after which extra waiting is billed in 30-minute blocks. Your driver also loads and unloads your cruise luggage as part of the service.
Food and beverages, parking costs, and unscheduled stops are not included, and driver gratuity is optional though always appreciated. A short nearby stop arranged in advance can usually be accommodated, though a small fee may apply. Anything outside the standard door-to-door transfer should be confirmed on WhatsApp before your trip.
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 journey is merely double the one-way price.
Pickups outside daytime hours — before 7 AM or after 9 PM — carry a modest surcharge to cover the off-hours schedule. The daytime window itself has no surcharge.
Your driver tracks the ship’s arrival and re-times the pickup at no extra cost when you dock late. We monitor terminal disembark updates, so a delayed docking never costs you the ride or an added fee. Just clear customs and head to the curb — your vehicle is waiting.
Your driver meets the group curbside at the PortMiami cruise terminal as you exit, holding a name sign when you request one on WhatsApp beforehand. Driver name, vehicle make, and license plate are texted the day before, and the driver helps load your cruise luggage straight into the vehicle.
Yes — disembarkation-day pickups are our core service. Book at least 24 hours ahead so we lock your vehicle and driver, and we track your ship so the pickup shifts automatically if the terminal clears you early or late. Under-24-hour requests are still reviewed manually, though availability isn’t guaranteed.
Each passenger gets one checked bag plus one carry-on, and there is room for cruise luggage in both the SUV and the Sprinter van. For extra or oversized bags, message us on WhatsApp in advance — we confirm the space or size you up to a larger private van.
A private Sprinter van to The Hammocks is billed per vehicle at the flat rate listed above, not per person, so your whole group shares one price. A round trip is simply double the one-way. Book a pickup after 9 PM and a small surcharge applies. Reserve on WhatsApp.
Yes — group transportation to Port of Miami is exactly what we do. A private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van seats six to nine or ten to fourteen passengers, keeping families, cruise groups, and corporate parties together in one reserved vehicle with a bilingual driver. One booking covers the whole group, and a round trip is simply double the one-way — the same rate applied to each direction.
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.
Families stepping off a ship seldom travel light: a folded stroller, a travel crib or a booster each take trunk space next to the suitcases. Count them when you tell us the bag load, not once the vehicle is at the curb. Bringing your own seat? Say so, and the driver allows time to fit it properly before moving off.
Reserve your private transfer to or from The Hammocks at least 24 hours ahead and we lock your vehicle, driver, and flat fare on the spot. Message us with your ship name, sailing date, group size, and pickup direction, and we confirm the details and send your driver’s name and plate the day before. Whether you are arriving to family in west Kendall or heading back to the terminal for your next cruise, one message sets it up.
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.
Tal y como prometieron. No tuvimos que cargar una sola maleta.
Going solo, I needed something easy and kept the suitcases upright in the trunk. even with traffic the route was sensible.
Excelente servicio. el monto se mantuvo igual al inicial.
Punto a favor. primera vez con transfer privado, sin arrepentirnos.
Well organized. the ride was quiet and comfortable.