A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Grand Palms Spa & Golf Resort runs 29.5 miles in about 51 to 61 minutes door to door, at a flat rate from $120 per vehicle in a black SUV or climate-controlled van. One bilingual driver, one vehicle reserved for your cruise party, from the terminal curb straight to the resort.
Pricing is per vehicle and locked at booking — pick the tier that fits your party size.
Pick the vehicle that matches your party size, share your ship details over WhatsApp, and the driver handles everything from the terminal curb to the resort entrance. A black SUV covers smaller groups; a climate-controlled van covers larger ones — you choose at booking. There is room for cruise luggage, so suitcases ride with you rather than in a separate cab. The trip is door to door: no transfers, no waiting for a shared van to fill, no detours. To reserve, send your sailing name, disembark date, and the resort address through WhatsApp or the website, and your vehicle is held for that window. For the way back, the same private vehicle collects you at the resort and returns you to the cruise terminal with time to spare before all-aboard.
The drive covers 29.5 miles and takes about 51 minutes in light traffic, stretching to roughly 61 minutes at peak — a ten-minute spread end to end. The route runs west from PortMiami on I-75 and the Palmetto Expressway, the fastest road link between the terminal and Pembroke Pines. Time of day matters most: a mid-morning or midday departure usually lands near the off-peak figure, while weekday rush hours and heavy cruise-turnaround Saturdays push toward the upper end. Your driver picks the live-fastest path on the day, so a backup on one highway is routed around rather than sat through. Because the fare is fixed, none of that variation changes what you pay — only the clock moves, not the price.
It can. When several ships turn around the same morning, terminal roads and I-75 carry heavier traffic, nudging the trip toward its busier end. The driver tracks conditions and leaves with a buffer so you still reach the resort on schedule.
Your fare is locked the moment you book — the price you agree to is the price you pay, with no surge for peak demand, traffic, or a late dock. The vehicle is private to your group alone; you never share the ride with strangers or wait while a shuttle loads other passengers. You book and coordinate directly over WhatsApp — one thread for your sailing name, pickup window, and any special requests — instead of waiting in an app queue at the curb. For cruise passengers working against a fixed disembark window and an all-aboard deadline, a reserved private vehicle that is already arranged removes the timing guesswork from both your arrival day and your departure day. Nothing about the trip changes between the quote and the drop-off.
Yes. Every driver speaks English plus Spanish or Portuguese, so confirming your pickup window, asking resort directions, or handling a schedule change is straightforward in either language on both legs of the trip.
Grand Palms Spa & Golf Resort is a golf and spa resort in Pembroke Pines, west of Fort Lauderdale and north of Miami. The grounds center on a 27-hole championship golf course, a full-service spa, and resort pools, with on-site dining and event space that draw both vacationers and golfers. After a cruise, it is a quiet base away from the coast — close enough to the airports and beaches for day trips, far enough to unwind. You can review rooms, golf packages, and spa treatments on the official Grand Palms Resort overview, and check rates and availability on the Grand Palms booking site before you travel. The driver drops you right at the resort entrance, so the transition from terminal to lobby is one continuous ride.
The resort itself is the stay — Grand Palms offers guest rooms and suites on the golf grounds, so your transfer ends right where you sleep. The surrounding Pembroke Pines area is residential and quiet, an easy base between Miami and Fort Lauderdale.
Golf leads the list, with 27 holes on site, plus the spa, pools, and resort dining. Beyond the grounds, Pembroke Pines and nearby Broward County offer shopping, parks, and an easy drive to the beaches and downtown Miami for a day out.
Yes. Grand Palms sits in west Broward County, roughly between the two — a short drive to Fort Lauderdale and well connected south to Miami via I-75 and the Palmetto Expressway. That central position makes it a flexible base for cruise travelers heading inland.
Three private vehicle tiers cover any cruise party, each reserved for your group alone. The black SUV is the pick for couples, solo travelers, and small families up to five. The mid-size climate-controlled van suits groups of six to nine — extended families or a few cabins traveling together. The largest van handles ten to fourteen, the choice for big family reunions or a full friend group sailing as one. Every tier is private: no co-riders, no seat-by-seat booking, one vehicle from the terminal to the resort. Whichever you pick, the rate above is per vehicle, and the driver and meet point work the same way. Choose your tier when you book based on headcount, and there is room for everyone’s cruise luggage in each option.
The flat rate covers the full door-to-door drive with no add-ons for distance or time. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all folded into the quoted price, so nothing is collected mid-route and the number you book is the number you pay the driver. The bilingual driver is part of the service. A few items sit outside the base fare: gratuity is at your discretion, additional child seats beyond the first carry a small fee confirmed at booking, and a late pickup outside daytime hours adds the surcharge listed further down. Everything that is included is laid out here on the page, so there is no surprise line item when you reach the resort. The short answers below cover the most common extras cruise families ask about before they ride.
Yes, small pets are welcome with advance notice over WhatsApp. They travel in a pet carrier for the drive. Let the driver know your pet is coming when you book so the right vehicle is set aside for your group.
The first child seat is free for a child under five. Each additional seat carries an extra fee confirmed at booking. Tell the driver how many seats you need and the children’s ages so the seats are installed and ready at the terminal.
Yes. Each vehicle runs WiFi from a mobile hotspot, so you can confirm your resort booking, message family, or pull up directions during the ride to or from Port of Miami and Grand Palms Spa & Golf Resort.
Payment splits into a deposit at booking and the balance on trip day. You can pay by Venmo, Zelle, or a secure card link sent over WhatsApp or through the website. Half the fare is due upfront to lock the reservation, and the remaining half goes to the driver on the day of the trip. A round trip is billed as double the one-way fare, and booking both legs together needs only one deposit to hold the pair. Once the deposit clears, your vehicle and pickup window are confirmed and the driver has your sailing details ready. There is no charge for booking ahead, and the quoted fare does not change between the deposit and the final payment.
Daytime hours run 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no surcharge. A trip that starts outside that window carries a small after-hours charge on top of the fare.
Send your ship name and scheduled dock time over WhatsApp, and the driver watches the terminal’s arrival updates. If your ship berths late or customs runs slow, your pickup shifts to when you actually clear — there is no charge for that wait within booked daytime hours, and your fixed fare stays the same.
The driver meets your group curb-side at the cruise terminal exit, right where you come out with your luggage. Ask for a name sign when you book over WhatsApp and the driver holds it up so you spot them fast. From the curb it is one ride straight to the resort.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person — your whole cruise party rides for the one flat price shown in the prices list above. Whether the SUV carries two or the van carries fourteen, the quoted fare is the same; adding passengers up to the vehicle’s capacity does not raise it.
Yes. Reserve both legs when you book and give the driver your all-aboard time for the return. The driver builds in a traffic buffer so you reach the cruise terminal well before boarding closes. One booking covers the trip out and the trip back, with a single pickup window for each leg.
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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Lock in your private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Grand Palms Spa & Golf Resort by sending your sailing name, disembark date, party size, and resort address over WhatsApp or the website. Your vehicle, driver, and pickup window are confirmed once the deposit is in. Message early for holiday and weekend sailings so your preferred tier is reserved for the day.
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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.
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