From $110 per vehicle — a private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Miami Lakes covers 16.6 miles (26.8 km) in about 44 to 51 minutes door to door, in a black SUV or climate-controlled van, at a flat rate. A bilingual driver collects your party curb-side at the cruise terminal, with room for luggage and drop-off at your exact address.
The fare is set per vehicle by group size, locked at booking with no surge for traffic or demand.
Reserve a black SUV or van, and your driver collects the group at the PortMiami terminal exit. Pick the SUV for a party of up to five, or a van for six to fourteen travelers stepping off the ship together. You book by WhatsApp or the website, send your ship name and disembark time, and the vehicle is waiting curb-side when you walk out. There is ample room for cruise suitcases and carry-ons, so nobody juggles bags on a public platform or waits in a rideshare queue. From the terminal the driver heads straight to your Miami Lakes address, with one stop only — your front door. No transfers, no shared seats, no second pickup. The same arrangement works in reverse for embarkation day, collecting you in Miami Lakes and delivering you to the correct cruise terminal in time for boarding.
The 16.6-mile journey takes about 37 minutes off-peak and up to 51 minutes at peak. Drivers run north on I-95 and connect through Northwest 119th Street to reach Miami Lakes, a corridor that flows well outside rush hours. The seven-minute spread between off-peak and peak reflects midday and weekend traffic on I-95, the heaviest variable on this route. Disembarkation mornings carry their own pattern: when several ships clear at once, the roads leading out of PortMiami fill rapidly, so an early or pre-arranged pickup window keeps your timing relaxing. The driver watches your ship’s arrival and sets out to match it, rather than holding you to a rigid clock. On embarkation day the same route runs in reverse, with timing planned backward from your boarding cutoff so you reach the terminal with margin to spare.
Miami Lakes is a planned town in northwest Miami-Dade, built around a network of man-made lakes, tree-lined streets, and a walkable town center. Its Main Street district anchors the community with restaurants, cafes, shops, and a golf course, while parks and green space ring the residential lanes. The region sits close to the Palmetto Expressway, making it a practical base for both business stays and family visits. For a fuller overview of the district, see the Miami Lakes Neighborhood Guide.
Lodging clusters near the Main Street town center and along the Palmetto Expressway corridor, where hotels keep you within minutes of dining, the golf course, and the highway back toward the port. Staying near Main Street puts shops and restaurants within a short walk, which suits families who would rather settle in after a cruise than drive again.
Main Street is the social hub, with sit-down restaurants, casual cafes, and boutiques set around open plazas. Golfers head for the local course, while the lakes and neighborhood parks give families room to unwind. The town’s quiet, residential pace makes it an easy counterpoint to the energy of the cruise terminal you just left.
The driver meets your group curb-side, right as you exit the cruise terminal building. Request a name sign through WhatsApp in advance and the driver holds it at the exit, so you spot the vehicle rapidly even in a crowded disembark morning. Send your passenger count and ship name when you book.
Yes. Disembark-day pickups are the core of this service, timed to your ship’s actual clearance rather than a fixed slot. Send your cruise terminal, ship name, and expected exit time through WhatsApp, and the driver positions the vehicle curb-side for your walk-out, even when several ships unload together that morning.
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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Lock in your private ride before you sail. Send your ship name, disembark or boarding date, passenger count, and Miami Lakes address by WhatsApp or email, and the team confirms your vehicle, your pickup window, and your full payment. Your fare is set, your driver is named, and your pickup is waiting the moment you step off the ship.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (786) 682-8748Miami Lakes is 17.6 miles from the Port of Miami by road, about 37 minutes without heavy traffic via SR 924 and I-95. The fare is per vehicle: $110 for the Black SUV, $170 for the Van and $200 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 17.6 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $110 |
| Drive time | 37 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $170 |
| Main roads | SR 924, I-95 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $200 |
| Back from Miami Lakes | $110 / $170 / $200 |
The return covers the same 17.6 miles: pickup at your address in Miami Lakes, drop-off at your cruise terminal at PortMiami after about 37 minutes. From Miami Lakes the Black SUV costs $110, the Van $170 and the Van XL $200. Open the booking box with the points swapped and choose the date and time. Book the return
The 17.6 miles from the Port of Miami to Miami Lakes take about 37 minutes without heavy traffic via SR 924 and I-95. At busy hours, allow extra time. Each vehicle has a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $110 for the Black SUV, $170 for the Van and $200 for the Van XL.
Book the time you expect to walk out of the terminal with your bags, not the docking time. The waiting rules for slow disembarkation days are on the FAQ page linked below. The drive to Miami Lakes then takes about 37 minutes.
Outside the cruise terminal, at the curb. Driver, car and plate arrive by message ahead of the pickup, so you know who to look for; the drive to Miami Lakes starts as soon as the bags are loaded and takes about 37 minutes.
In the Black SUV ($110 to Miami Lakes) passengers plus big suitcases can add up to 10, so five people with five cases fit. The Van ($170) carries 9 passengers and 9 big cases, the Van XL ($200) 14 and 14, and everyone keeps a carry-on.
We do. The driver picks you up at Miami Lakes and takes you to your cruise terminal for $110 (Black SUV), $170 (Van) or $200 (Van XL). Plan on about 37 minutes for the 17.6 miles, more at rush hour.
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Quick drop-off. Nice ride. Worth it.
Muy recomendado. la página web fue fácil de usar, y el wifi funcionó, los chicos se entretuvieron en el camino.
Se nota la organización. Sin problemas, sin sorpresas, sin complicaciones
Great service. another smooth ride to the port, that’s why we keep booking. For our group of 6.
Bom demais. pareceu uma viagem normal, sem caos.