A private transfer covers the 7 miles (11.3 km) from PortMiami to Brickell in about 12 to 22 minutes door to door, at a flat rate from $80 per vehicle in a black SUV or climate-controlled van. The ride runs to or from Port of Miami and Brickell with a bilingual driver, no toll roads on this route, and curb-side cruise-terminal pickup.
Fares are flat per vehicle, locked the moment you book, and cover your entire cruise party.
A private door-to-door transfer booked before your ship arrives is the smoothest way to reach Brickell. You step off the gangway, clear the terminal, and your reserved vehicle is already waiting at the curb — no app, no line, no hauling bags toward a rideshare lot. There is ample room for cruise luggage in every vehicle, so the whole family rides together with the suitcases. The driver takes the short urban route via I-395 and SE 1st Street straight to your Brickell hotel lobby or street address, then drops you at the door. Choose the black SUV for up to five travelers, or a climate-controlled van for groups of six to nine or ten to fourteen. Each booking is yours alone, scaled to the size of your party, and confirmed in advance over WhatsApp so the right vehicle shows up on the right day.
Your vehicle is reserved for your group alone — never a shared ride and never a stranger in the next seat. The fare is flat and locked at booking, so the price you agree to is the price you pay, with no demand surge added if your ship docks at rush hour. A bilingual driver (English plus Spanish or Portuguese) handles the trip end to end, which takes the stress out of a tight cruise schedule with kids and luggage in tow. You reserve directly over WhatsApp, confirm the details with a real person, and request a name sign if you want one waiting at the terminal. For arriving and departing cruise passengers, that means one coordinated pickup, a clean premium vehicle, and a driver who already knows your ship and your drop-off — without juggling an app the moment you walk off the ship.
Plan on 12 to 22 minutes door to door, off-peak to peak. The lower end applies in light traffic — early mornings and mid-afternoon — when the run via I-395 and SE 1st Street flows freely. The upper end reflects peak congestion, which around PortMiami often lines up with disembarkation mornings when several ships release passengers at once. Because the route is short and stays on city streets, even a busy day rarely pushes the trip much past the high end of that window. Your driver monitors your ship’s debark timing, so if the gangway opens late the pickup is simply re-timed rather than missed. Knowing the realistic span helps you plan a hotel check-in, a meeting in the financial district, or a connection onward without cutting things too fine after a long day at sea.
Three private tiers cover every cruise party size, and each one is yours exclusively for the trip. Pick the class that matches your group; the flat rate for each sits in the price list above.
Brickell is Miami’s financial district — a dense skyline of glass towers, premium hotels, and the Brickell City Centre at its heart. The neighborhood draws business travelers and upscale tourists with its rooftop dining, designer shopping, and walkable riverfront blocks. It sits roughly 7 km from the beach via the Rickenbacker Causeway, so you stay close to the water while basing yourself in the city’s most polished urban quarter. After a cruise, it is an easy place to land for a downtown stay, a meeting, or a few nights of high-rise comfort before flying out. For more on the district’s dining, nightlife, and waterfront, see the Brickell Neighborhood Guide.
The Brickell area concentrates Miami’s luxury hotels within a few blocks, which makes door-to-door drop-off simple after a sailing. Recognizable names here include the Four Seasons, JW Marriott, SLS, and W Brickell — all set among the skyscrapers and a short walk from Brickell City Centre’s shops and restaurants.
Brickell City Centre anchors the district with open-air shopping, dining, and a cinema under one connected complex. From there you can wander the Miami River walk, sample the rooftop bars stacked above the financial towers, or use the neighborhood as a launch point toward the beaches across the Rickenbacker Causeway — all easy to reach once your driver sets you down at the door.
The flat rate is all-in for the ride itself — there are no separate charges for the road. Tolls, SunPass, and fuel are part of the rate, and onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot so your group stays connected on the way into the city. The first child seat is free for a child under five; secure it by letting us know on WhatsApp when you book. Small pets are welcome with advance notice, carried in a pet carrier. Everything visible in the price list is what you owe for a daytime trip; nothing is added at the curb.
A few clearly defined add-ons exist outside the base fare. Each additional child seat beyond the first carries an extra fee, confirmed with you at booking. Trips that fall outside daytime hours carry the late-night surcharge detailed further down. Those are the only extras — no surprise demand pricing, no per-bag fees, and no surge for traffic on disembarkation morning.
Payment is split so you only commit half up front. We accept Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent over WhatsApp or through the website. A 50% deposit confirms and locks your booking; the remaining 50% goes to the driver on the day of the trip. A round trip is simply double the one-way price, booked as one reservation so the same coordinated service covers both your arrival and your departure. Settling the deposit early is what holds your vehicle and your time slot, which matters most on busy embarkation and disembarkation days when demand across PortMiami runs high.
Cruise port transportation is pre-arranged private ground transfer between a cruise terminal and your destination, booked before you sail rather than hailed on the spot. For PortMiami passengers, that means a reserved vehicle and a known driver waiting when the gangway opens, instead of competing for a ride with thousands of fellow guests leaving the same ships. Because it is booked ahead at a flat rate, the cost and the pickup are settled long before you reach the curb, which removes the single biggest friction point of cruise travel — moving a family and its luggage off the pier on a tight clock. Whether you are arriving to embark or stepping off after a voyage, a private transfer turns the chaotic terminal exit into one calm, planned step from ship to door.
This route serves the Port of Miami (PortMiami) specifically, with curb-side pickup at the cruise terminals and a 7-mile run into Brickell. The driver works to your ship’s actual debark timing, so the service is built around the terminal you sail from rather than a generic citywide pickup point.
Cruise passengers usually ask the same handful of practical questions about timing, meeting the driver, and how the fare works. The answers below are specific to the Port of Miami to Brickell run, so you can plan your embarkation or disembarkation day with the real numbers in hand before you ever reach the terminal.
Your pickup is re-timed at no extra cost. The driver tracks your ship’s debark schedule, so a late dock simply shifts the meet to match — you do not lose the booking or pay a penalty. There is nothing to re-book; the reserved vehicle waits until you clear the terminal.
The driver meets your group curb-side right at the cruise terminal as you exit. Request a name sign in advance over WhatsApp and it will be held up at the pickup point, so you can spot your ride quickly even amid a crowded disembarkation morning and head straight to the vehicle with your luggage.
The fare is per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides for the one flat price shown in the price list above. A couple and a family of five in the same SUV pay the same rate. Pick the vehicle class that fits your party size and everyone travels together for that single fare.
A round trip is exactly double the one-way price for your chosen vehicle, booked as a single reservation. That covers both your transfer into Brickell and your return to PortMiami under one coordinated arrangement, so you are not rebooking separately — and both legs ride at the same locked, per-vehicle rate.
Yes — embarkation-day pickups are a core part of this service. Book the Brickell-to-PortMiami direction and the driver collects you door-to-door, with room for all your cruise luggage, in time for terminal check-in. Reserve early, because embarkation mornings are peak demand across the port.
Every vehicle has room for cruise luggage, so your suitcases ride with you rather than following separately. Choose the vehicle class that matches your passenger count and the group travels together with its bags in one trip — no second car, no leaving anyone behind at the terminal curb.
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.
Daytime hours run 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no surcharge. Trips that fall outside that window carry a small added fee, set by vehicle type.
Lock in your private transfer before you sail so the vehicle, driver, and timing are confirmed long before your ship reaches Miami. Send your ship name, sail date, passenger count, and Brickell address over WhatsApp or email, place the deposit, and your pickup is set. Reserving early is the surest way to secure the right vehicle on a busy embarkation or disembarkation 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.
Came in late the night before the cruise, no calling around to find the car. no surprise tolls, no upselling, just the ride. Perfect way to land in Miami
Nice ride. Done well. Easy booking.
Clean SUV. Booked easy. Punctual. Stress free.
tranquilidade total. tirou todo o estresse do dia. trajeto suave do meio-fio até o terminal de cruzeiros. recomendo sem pensar duas vezes.
Tudo certinho. recebi as instruções antes do embarque.