From $145 per vehicle — a private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea covers 35 miles (56.3 km) in about 63 to 73 minutes by black SUV or climate-controlled van, a flat rate. Your bilingual driver meets you curbside at the cruise terminal, loads the bags, and drives straight to your door — one fare locked at booking, no surge.
The price is per vehicle for the whole group, fixed when you book — pick the tier that matches your party size.
Book a private vehicle and your driver is waiting at the terminal when you clear the gangway — no taxi line, no app, no wait.
A black SUV handles parties of up to five; a climate-controlled van takes six to nine, or ten to fourteen for a full extended family. The driver pulls up curbside at your cruise terminal, helps load the cruise luggage, and there is room in back for the suitcases everyone hauls off the ship. From the port the ride is a single, continuous run, and you are dropped at the exact address you offer us in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea — a hotel lobby, a vacation rental, or a private home. To reserve, send your ship name, terminal, party size, and date over WhatsApp, and we confirm the vehicle and the driver back to you.
Your driver tracks the ship and positions at the terminal as passengers disembark. Message us in advance on WhatsApp and the driver holds a name sign at the curb. You walk out, the bags go in the vehicle, and you leave — no hunting for a rideshare lot or standing in a taxi queue.
Plan on 63 minutes off-peak and up to 73 minutes when traffic builds.
The journey runs north on I-95 for the length of the journey. Early-morning departures, before the disembarkation rush peaks, tend to land near the 63-minute mark. Mid-day and late-afternoon stretches, particularly when several ships clear the port at once, push closer to 73 minutes. Your driver watches conditions live and chooses the cleanest path on the day, so the quoted window already accounts for the usual South Florida congestion. Because the fare is set at booking, a slower-than-expected run never changes what you pay — the clock has no effect on the price. For a tight connection or an early hotel check-in, message us your timing and we set the pickup to fit.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is a small, walkable beach town just north of Fort Lauderdale, known for its living coral reef steps from the sand.
The town centers on Commercial Boulevard and El Mar Drive, where low-rise hotels, sidewalk cafes, and tackle shops sit a block from the water. The Anglin’s Fishing Pier anchors the beachfront, and the offshore reef draws snorkelers and divers who wade in directly from shore. It is quieter and more compact than its larger neighbors, which makes it a simple spot to unwind before or after a cruise. For visitor details and event listings, see the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Town Information page and the local Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Visitor Guide.
Most cruise visitors base themselves along El Mar Drive and the streets just off Commercial Boulevard, where you are within a short walk of the beach, the pier, and the town’s restaurants. We drop you at the exact lobby or rental address you book, so whichever block you choose, the ride ends at the front door.
The town’s main draw is the shore-accessible reef, ideal for a morning snorkel without a boat. The fishing pier, the swimming beach, and a cluster of open-air seafood spots all sit within a few blocks. Fort Lauderdale’s larger beachfront and shopping are a short drive south if you want more to fill the day.
One price covers the vehicle, the bilingual driver, every toll, and the fuel for the full run.
Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all built into the fare, so nothing is added at drop-off for the road itself. The driver speaks English and Spanish, which smooths the meet-and-greet for international travelers stepping off the ship. Onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot in the vehicle. Pets are not accepted; certified service animals are welcome with advance notice.
Two items sit outside the base fare. A surcharge also applies to pickups outside the daytime hours of 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, detailed in the late-night section below. Beyond those, the booked rate is what you pay.
The driver waits curbside at your cruise terminal as passengers exit the gangway. Send your ship name and terminal on WhatsApp ahead of time, and the driver holds a sign with your name at the curb. You head straight to the vehicle, the bags are loaded, and you depart without joining any line.
Yes — disembarkation day is exactly what this transfer is built for. Reserve the date and your terminal, and the driver is positioned at the curb as your ship lets passengers off. Booking ahead matters most when several ships clear the port together, so message your details early to lock the time.
Send your ship name, cruise terminal, party size, date, and the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea address, and we confirm the vehicle, the driver, and the pickup time back to you. Reserve early for disembarkation mornings when terminals are busiest, and book both legs at once if you require the return run to the port.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (786) 682-8748From the Port of Miami, plan on about 58 minutes and 34.9 miles to reach Lauderdale-by-the-Sea via I-95. Prices are per vehicle, not per seat: $145 for the Black SUV, $290 for the Van, $350 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 34.9 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $145 |
| Drive time | 58 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $290 |
| Main roads | I-95 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $350 |
| Back from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea | $145 / $290 / $350 |
For the trip back, your driver picks you up at your address in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and drives the 34.9 miles to your cruise terminal at PortMiami in about 58 minutes. The return fare is $145 for the Black SUV, $290 for the Van and $350 for the Van XL. The booking box opens with Lauderdale-by-the-Sea as the pickup; just add the date and time. Book the return
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is 34.9 miles by road from the Port of Miami. In light traffic the drive takes about 58 minutes via I-95; rush hour can add time, but it is a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $145 for the Black SUV.
Set the pickup for when you expect to clear the cruise terminal, allowing for customs and the luggage hall. From the terminal, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is 34.9 miles away, about 58 minutes in light traffic.
At the curb outside your own cruise terminal (the terminals are listed below). Before the pickup you get the driver’s name, car and plate; when you are outside with your bags, message us and the car pulls up for the ride to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
In the Black SUV ($145 to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea) passengers plus big suitcases can add up to 10, so five people with five cases fit. The Van ($290) carries 9 passengers and 9 big cases, the Van XL ($350) 14 and 14, and everyone keeps a carry-on.
On sailing day the ride from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea to your terminal is $145 for the Black SUV, $290 for the Van and $350 for the Van XL. The 34.9 miles take about 58 minutes in light traffic, so leave early enough for boarding.
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Good price. Friendly driver. Worth it.
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