A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Sunrise covers 37.6 miles (60.5 km) in about 57 to 69 minutes door to door, riding in a black SUV or climate-controlled van with a bilingual driver, at a flat rate from $250 per vehicle. The fare is locked at booking, so disembark-day traffic never changes what you pay.
Fares are flat and per vehicle, set the moment you book and good for the whole group.
Booking ahead is the simplest path: reserve online or by WhatsApp, choose the vehicle that matches your group size, and a driver is assigned for your sailing date. On arrival the driver meets the group curbside, right at the terminal exit, and holds a name sign when you request one in advance over WhatsApp. There is ample room inside for a full cruise’s worth of luggage, so nothing rides on your lap. From the terminal the vehicle heads straight to your Sunrise address as a single door-to-door run. A black SUV handles up to five travelers, while the vans take larger families and groups. Confirming your pickup time when you book lets the driver line up the cruise-terminal collection with your actual debark window.
A private vehicle is reserved for your party alone — no shared ride, no extra stops, no strangers between you and Sunrise. The flat rate is locked at booking and never surges with demand or weather, so the number you agree to is the number you pay. Your driver is bilingual, speaking English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which smooths the first conversation after a long sailing. Booking and changes happen over direct WhatsApp, not a call center, so you reach a real person while you are still on the gangway. Luggage from a week aboard rides with you, and the door-to-door drop-off puts you at your Sunrise address. For families juggling tired kids and tight connections, that coordination is the difference between a smooth landing and a scramble.
The drive covers 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and takes about 57 minutes when roads are clear, stretching to roughly 69 minutes at peak. Your driver runs the I-95 express lanes north out of downtown Miami, then turns west toward Sunrise in inland Broward County. Cruise disembark mornings are the slowest window: when several ships empty at once, the terminal exits and the interstate clog for an hour or more, which is why the estimate carries a peak figure. Booking a specific pickup time lets the driver plan around the heaviest waves rather than guessing. The express-lane routing usually beats the surface roads at midday, though a holiday weekend can push the upper end. Whatever the traffic does, a slow morning costs you minutes, not money, because the fare is fixed when you reserve.
Sunrise sits in western Broward County, an inland city north of Miami built around shopping, sports, and easy highway access. Sawgrass Mills anchors the area — one of the largest outlet and retail complexes in the country, a natural draw for cruise passengers with a free pre-flight afternoon. Next door, Amerant Bank Arena hosts the NHL’s Florida Panthers along with concerts and events through the year. The city’s grid of master-planned neighborhoods and parks makes it a quieter base than the beach crowds to the east, while still close to Fort Lauderdale’s airport and coastline. For city services, events, and visitor details, the City of Sunrise Official Site is the place to check. A private transfer drops you straight at your hotel or address rather than a shared depot.
Three private vehicle tiers cover any cruise party, and each one is reserved for your group only.
The rate already covers the costs that usually pile up on a transfer. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are built into the price, so there is nothing to settle on the road. Onboard WiFi runs off a mobile hotspot, handy for posting cruise photos or pulling up your hotel confirmation. The bilingual driver and the reserved private vehicle are part of the booking, not paid add-ons. A couple of items sit outside the base fare: additional child seats beyond the first carry a small fee, and pickups outside daytime hours add the night surcharge listed below. Everything that applies is shown on this page, so the figure you confirm at booking is the figure that holds on trip day. Nothing is invoiced afterward and nothing is collected at the curb beyond the agreed balance.
Payment splits into a deposit and a balance. Settle through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure link sent over WhatsApp or the website — whichever is easiest before your trip. A 50% deposit confirms and holds the booking, and the remaining 50% goes to the driver on the day of the trip. A round trip is simply double the one-way fare, booked as one reservation so the return leg is arranged before you ever sail. Confirm your vehicle tier and pickup time when you reserve, and the deposit locks the slot in. There is no separate processing charge layered on top, and the balance is the only amount the driver collects, paid by the same digital methods if you prefer not to carry cash on disembark morning.
Our private transfers reach beyond this single route. The same drivers and vehicles connect Sunrise and PortMiami with hotels clustered near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Miami International, and Palm Beach International airports — useful when your flight and your sailing fall on different days. A pre- or post-cruise night at an airport hotel is common, and one reservation can chain the airport, the hotel, and the ship terminal without hailing anything on the curb. Each leg keeps the same private, flat per-vehicle structure. Tell us the airport, the hotel, and the times over WhatsApp, and the route is mapped to your schedule. Distances and drive times vary by airport, so the quote reflects the exact pairing you give rather than a generic number.
Beyond Sunrise, the service covers the wider South Florida corridor. We run private transfers to downtown Miami, the Brickell business district, the Doral and Miami Airport West area, and the Fort Lauderdale beach strip — all from the same PortMiami terminals. Cruise passengers often pair a terminal pickup with a downtown hotel stay or a beach afternoon before flying out, and a single booking handles the chain. Each destination keeps its own flat per-vehicle rate based on distance. The vehicle tier and the bilingual driver stay identical no matter which neighborhood you choose. Share your exact address and timing on WhatsApp to map and lock the route to your group.
Daytime pickups between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM carry no surcharge. Trips that fall outside that window add a modest after-hours charge, set by vehicle type.
These cover the details cruise passengers raise before booking the PortMiami-to-Sunrise transfer — how the fare works, pets, kids, and timing on disembark day.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person. Your whole group rides for the single flat figure shown in the prices list above, whether two of you travel or the van fills to fourteen. Splitting the one fare across the party usually makes it the lower per-head cost for families and groups.
Yes, small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp. The pet rides in a closed carrier, which keeps the cabin clean for the next passengers and your animal secure through Miami traffic. Mention the pet when you book so the right vehicle is assigned and the driver is expecting it.
The first child seat is free for a child under five, fitted before pickup when you note the child’s age at booking. Each additional child seat adds a small fee, confirmed when you reserve. Tell us how many seats and the ages over WhatsApp so they are ready at the curb.
Yes, same-day disembark pickups are standard — most cruise transfers happen the morning you step off the ship. Reserve in advance and share your scheduled debark time so the driver is staged for your terminal as you come ashore, then drive straight to Sunrise once your group is gathered.
Book as early as your cruise dates are set. Advance reservations lock the vehicle tier, the pickup time, and the rate, and let the driver plan around busy disembark mornings. A short lead time secures the slot; same-week requests are often possible over WhatsApp, though peak sailing weekends fill faster.
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.
Lock in your PortMiami-to-Sunrise transfer before you sail. Send your cruise date, ship and terminal, group size, and Sunrise address over WhatsApp or email, and we confirm the vehicle, pickup time, and flat rate by return message. The deposit holds your slot and the driver is set for arrival day.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (786) 682-8748Updated on
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.
Quick and easy. tried Uber once, this was the better call, best of all they tracked our cruise ship’s arrival without us asking.
Atendue o esperado, calmo na direção, deu pra relaxar
Indico. simplesmente funcionou, é o que se quer, ainda por cima não precisou procurar ninguém, o carro tava onde disseram
El check-in del hotel se demoró, se adelantó unos minutos, perfecto, siguieron la llegada de nuestro crucero sin q se lo pidiéramos, ayudó incluso con el cochecito del bebé, (ventana de 20 minutos para el pickup)!.
booked it last minute and no issues. kept the suitcases upright in the trunk. even with traffic the route was sensible. smart way to start a trip.