A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Sunny Isles Beach covers 19.8 miles in about 46 to 55 minutes door to door, riding in a black SUV or climate-controlled van with a bilingual driver, at a flat rate from $120 per vehicle. One booking carries your whole cruise party north to the beach.
Fares are set per vehicle and locked the moment you book, so your entire group rides for a single price.
Three private vehicle classes cover this run north from the cruise terminal. A black SUV carries up to five passengers, while two van sizes seat six-to-nine or ten-to-fourteen — pick the one that matches your cruise party. Your driver waits curbside as you clear the terminal, so there is no app to open and no line to join after a long sailing. There is plenty of room for cruise luggage, and the ride goes straight to your Sunny Isles Beach address with no shared stops. Booking takes a few steps: send your ship name, arrival date, party size, and drop-off address by WhatsApp or the website, confirm the vehicle class, and pay the deposit to lock the seat. The same process works in reverse on departure day, when the driver collects you from your hotel and returns you to the ship in time for boarding.
The right vehicle depends on how many travelers board together. Each class below is reserved for one group, with no pooling and no detours.
The ride covers 19.8 miles and takes about 46 minutes in light traffic, stretching to roughly 55 minutes at peak. Most of the trip runs along the I-95 Express lanes heading north out of downtown, then cuts east toward the oceanfront. Morning disembarkation is usually the busiest window, since several ships often clear customs within the same hour and feed traffic onto the same corridor. Departure-day timing is calmer midday, but your driver still builds in a cushion so you reach the terminal well ahead of the boarding cutoff. Plan for the longer end of the range if your ship docks alongside two or three others, and for the shorter end on a quiet weekday afternoon. Either way the pickup time is set around your actual schedule, not a generic slot, so the vehicle is at the curb when you step out rather than circling the block.
Sunny Isles Beach is a slim barrier-island city of glass high-rises fronting two miles of Atlantic sand on Miami-Dade’s northeast edge. The oceanfront runs along Collins Avenue, lined with resort towers, and the Newport Fishing Pier juts into the surf near the center of town. The wide, gently shelving beach suits families stepping off a ship, while Haulover Park and the shops of Aventura sit just minutes away. For a fuller overview before you travel, see the Sunny Isles Beach visitor guide.
Most lodging in Sunny Isles Beach is oceanfront condo-hotels and resort towers strung along Collins Avenue, so a beach view is the norm rather than the exception. Quieter low-rise stays sit on the bay side a few blocks west. Whichever you choose, the drop-off is door-to-door, straight to your building’s entrance.
Days center on the beach, with swimming, the Newport Fishing Pier, and oceanfront dining along Collins Avenue. Haulover Park’s marina and kite-flying fields lie just south, while Aventura Mall — one of the country’s largest — is a short drive inland. The green lawns of Samson Oceanfront Park add an easy stroll between beach sessions.
Your reservation books a vehicle for your party alone — no pooling, no detours to collect other riders. The fare is locked the moment you book, so demand spikes and rush-hour congestion never change what you pay. You reach a real person on WhatsApp from the first message through pickup, which matters when a cruise schedule shifts at the last minute. The service is built around the rhythm of a sailing day: an early arrival, a long customs line, and a driver already waiting when you finally step out with the luggage. Tipping stays at your discretion, and everything else about the trip is settled before you travel, so disembarkation day stays simple.
No — the figure quoted at booking is the figure you pay, regardless of how slow downtown crawls or how many ships dock the same morning. Congestion, rerouting, and demand do not alter it. You see the full cost before you commit, and post-cruise surprises stay off the bill.
Yes — each booking reserves one vehicle for your party alone. No other passengers join, and there are no stops to pick up or drop strangers. You ride straight from the terminal to your destination, which keeps a tired post-cruise group together and the timing under your control.
Every driver is bilingual, speaking English plus Spanish or Portuguese. That covers most international itineraries calling at PortMiami and makes coordinating your pickup, luggage, and drop-off straightforward from the first WhatsApp message to the final handoff at your door.
The quoted fare is all-inclusive for the journey itself. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are already built into the price, so nothing extra is collected en route. A mobile hotspot supplies onboard WiFi for the whole ride. Beyond that, the rate buys the door-to-door trip in your reserved vehicle — clear pricing with nothing sprung on you at the curb. The two questions below cover the short list of items that sit outside the fare.
A few items fall outside the fare. Trips that begin outside daytime hours carry an after-hours surcharge, detailed in its own section below. Additional child seats beyond the first one each add a small fee, confirmed when you book. Gratuity for the driver is optional and entirely up to you.
The first child seat is free for any child under five years old. Each additional seat beyond that one carries a small fee, set when you book so the total is clear in advance. Tell us the number and ages of children over WhatsApp, and the right seats are fitted before pickup.
Payment splits into two simple parts. You pay a 50% deposit when you book to lock the vehicle, then settle the remaining 50% directly with the driver on the day of travel. Accepted methods are Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent through WhatsApp or the website. There is no charge for choosing one method over another. Everything is arranged before disembarkation day, so there is no fumbling for cash as you exit the terminal — the balance is handled with the driver once you are on your way to the beach.
A round trip is booked as a single reservation and priced at double the one-way fare — one leg from the cruise terminal to your hotel, the second back to the ship on sailing day. Booking both directions at once means the same operator coordinates your departure pickup, with no second search when it is time to head home.
Daytime service runs from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no added cost. Trips that begin outside that window carry a modest surcharge, shown below by vehicle type.
Your driver tracks the ship’s actual arrival, so a late dock simply shifts the pickup time at no extra charge. Cruise schedules slip often, and the reservation re-times automatically rather than expiring. Keep your WhatsApp handy as you near port, and the driver confirms the updated meeting time once customs clears.
Your driver meets the group curbside, right where you exit the cruise terminal building. Request a printed name sign over WhatsApp in advance and the driver holds it at the exit, which makes the meet-up easy in a busy crowd. There is no app pin to share and no separate pickup zone to hunt for.
Small pets ride with advance notice over WhatsApp, carried in a pet carrier for the trip. Let us know the pet and carrier size when you book so the right vehicle is assigned. This keeps the cabin comfortable for everyone on the ride north to the beach.
The rate is charged per vehicle, not per person, so your entire cruise party travels under the single price shown in the fares section above. Whether two or fourteen of you ride, the figure does not change with head count. That makes a private transfer especially economical for families and groups sharing one booking.
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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Send your ship name, arrival or departure date, party size, and the Sunny Isles Beach address, and your transfer is confirmed the same day. Reach out by email or WhatsApp to lock your vehicle and pickup time for the trip to or from Port of Miami and Sunny Isles Beach.
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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.
Viaje familiar con dos peques, esperando en el punto acordado.
Punto a favor. buena relación precio-calidad.
Servicio impecable. interior cómodo y muy limpio, y siguieron la llegada de mi crucero sin que se lo pidiéramos. (llevábamos 4 maletas grandes)
We were a family of five and no calling around to find the car. the AC was cranked exactly the way you want it after a long day!
Nuestro grupo de seis, ritmo tranquilo, ideal con niños. el aire acondicionado estaba al punto justo tras un día largo.