A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Tamarac covers 38.7 miles in about 59 to 71 minutes by black SUV or climate-controlled van, at a flat rate from $250 per vehicle. A bilingual driver meets your group curbside at the cruise terminal and drives door to door, with tolls and fuel already in the price.
Pricing is per vehicle, locked at booking, and depends only on how many passengers ride together.
A reserved black SUV or van booked ahead is the cleanest way north to Tamarac after a cruise. You pick the vehicle by group size: the SUV holds up to 5 passengers, the mid van seats 6 to 9, and the large van takes 10 to 14. After you clear customs, your driver waits curbside at your cruise terminal and walks your party to the vehicle, holding a name sign when you request one over WhatsApp in advance. There is plenty of room for cruise luggage, so suitcases and carry-ons load straight from the curb. From there it is a single door-to-door ride to your Tamarac address, no transfers and no waiting on a shared van that loops to other stops. To book, send your ship name, terminal, arrival date, and passenger count by WhatsApp or the website.
One vehicle is reserved for your party alone, never shared with strangers on a loop route. The rate is fixed when you book, so a crowded disembark morning or heavy traffic does not change what you pay. Your driver speaks English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which smooths the handoff at a busy terminal. Booking and changes run through direct WhatsApp, so you reach a real person rather than an app queue. The vehicle has space for the suitcases a cruise leaves you with, and the trip goes straight to your Tamarac door. For families stepping off the ship with kids and bags on a tight post-cruise schedule, that combination of a private cabin, a known price, and a coordinated curbside pickup removes the guesswork from the first leg home.
The ride takes about 59 minutes off-peak and up to 71 minutes at peak. The driver runs the I-95 Express lanes north out of downtown Miami toward Broward County, the most direct corridor between the port and Tamarac. The 12-minute spread reflects time of day and disembark volume: when several ships clear at once, the roads around PortMiami back up and the front of the trip slows before traffic thins north of the city. Mid-morning and early-afternoon departures usually land near the lower figure. Because the fare is set at booking, a slower run never raises the price. If your ship docks behind schedule, the driver re-times the pickup from the live arrival board, so the meeting still lines up with when you actually walk off.
Tamarac is a residential city in northwest Broward County, between Fort Lauderdale and the western suburbs, built around quiet neighborhoods, golf courses, and lakes. It works well as a calm home base after a cruise, away from the downtown bustle but close to Sawgrass Mills shopping and the Everglades’ eastern edge. Parks, community centers, and the public Colony West golf course give visitors and returning residents room to unwind. For city services, events, and visitor details, see the City of Tamarac official site, and for local programming and meeting coverage, watch Tamarac’s city video channel.
Tamarac itself leans residential, so most visitors look to the wider west-Broward corridor for lodging near Commercial Boulevard and the University Drive area, where chain hotels cluster around shopping and dining. The driver drops you at whatever address you give, whether a hotel lobby, a family home, or a vacation rental in one of the gated neighborhoods.
Tamarac offers golf at Colony West, lakeside walking paths, and a string of community parks for families decompressing after a sailing. Sawgrass Mills, one of the largest outlet centers in the region, sits a short drive away, and Fort Lauderdale’s beaches are within easy reach east. The slower pace makes it an easy landing spot post-cruise.
Every option is private and reserved for your party only — pick by headcount.
The quoted fare covers the full ride and the items most cruise travelers ask about. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all built into the price, so there is nothing extra to settle on the road. Onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot for the trip. The driver speaks English plus Spanish or Portuguese. Booked time slots between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM carry no time-of-day surcharge.
The first child seat is free for a child under 5; each additional child seat carries a small added fee confirmed when you book, so let the team know how many you need. Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp, traveling in a pet carrier for the ride to or from Port of Miami and Tamarac.
Payment runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure link sent over WhatsApp or the website — you choose what is easiest.
Daytime hours run from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no added charge. Trips that start outside that window carry a modest surcharge by vehicle type.
Quick answers to what arriving and departing passengers ask most about this route.
The driver waits curbside right outside your terminal exit once you clear customs. Request a name sign over WhatsApp ahead of time and they will hold it as your group walks out, then load your luggage and head straight to Tamarac.
The driver monitors your ship’s live arrival time and shifts the pickup to match when you actually disembark. A delayed docking does not cost extra, and since the fare is set at booking, the wait never changes your price.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person. Your whole party rides for the single price shown above for that vehicle size, whether one passenger or a full van. A round trip is just double the one-way figure.
Yes. Departure-day and disembark-day pickups both work — send your ship name, terminal, date, and group size when booking. The driver tracks the schedule and meets you curbside as you step off, then drives door to door to Tamarac.
Book as soon as your sailing dates are set, especially for the larger 10-to-14 van or for pickups outside daytime hours. Earlier booking confirms the vehicle for your group and lets you arrange a name sign or child seats over WhatsApp in advance.
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, cruise terminal, travel date, and passenger count to reserve your private ride to or from Port of Miami and Tamarac. The team confirms your vehicle, arranges a name sign or child seats on request, and locks the price before you sail.
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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.
Eu e minha esposa, já agendei a próxima viagem com eles. mesmo com trânsito a rota fez sentido.
No issues, no surprises, no hassle.
Sin contratiempos. Sin drama, sin apuros, sin cambios de última hora.
Recogida en la acera, bajada en el terminal de cruceros.
Adorei o serviço. da última vez peguei shuttle, esse foi outro nível.