SUV Luxury
Chevrolet Suburban or similar
6 passengers · 6 bags · Groups, luggage and FBO arrivals
From $122 · $100/h
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PortMiami · Cruise Capital of the World · 24/7
Miami Cruise Port Transportation
Private black car to and from the PortMiami cruise port. From Miami airport, Fort Lauderdale airport, South Beach or your hotel, with a fixed price and room for all your bags.
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Ships
in port
Pickup timed to your ship, luggage handled from your door to the terminal.
Ship · line · departsToday
- 1Tell us your shipWe know the terminal and the boarding window.
- 2Room for every bagSUV and Suburban take six cases.
- 3Back after the cruiseBook the return the same way.
A private car from Miami International Airport to PortMiami costs $91 in a Business Sedan and $122 in a Suburban for up to 6 passengers and 6 bags, fixed and all-inclusive. The drive is about 9 miles and 19 min. From Fort Lauderdale airport the transfer is 27 miles, about 42 min, from $130. We drop you right at your ship.
- From, MIA to PortMiami
- $91
- MIA to the port
- 19 min
- Passengers and bags per SUV
- 6 + 6
- Complimentary airport wait
- 45/60 min
Prices
Cruise port prices by vehicle
Fixed prices from our booking app, per vehicle, for a weekday daytime ride. The same price applies each way.
| Trip | Sedan3 pax | SUV X4 pax | Suburban6 pax | Escalade6 pax | S-Class3 pax | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami airport (MIA) → PortMiami | $91 | $110 | $122 | $140 | $212 | Compare vehicles |
| PortMiami → Miami airport (MIA) | $91 | $110 | $122 | $140 | $212 | Compare vehicles |
| South Beach hotels → PortMiami | $91 | $110 | $122 | $140 | $212 | Compare vehicles |
| Fort Lauderdale airport (FLL) → PortMiami | $130 | $155 | $170 | $195 | $250 | Compare vehicles |
| PortMiami → Fort Lauderdale airport (FLL) | $132 | $155 | $170 | $195 | $255 | Compare vehicles |
| Fort Lauderdale airport (FLL) → Port Everglades | $91 | $110 | $122 | $140 | $212 | Compare vehicles |
| Port Everglades → Miami airport (MIA) | $132 | $155 | $170 | $195 | $255 | Compare vehicles |
Per vehicle, not per person. All-inclusive weekday daytime prices from our booking app; late-night and same-day requests may vary. Your exact price is shown before you pay. Vehicles shown are examples of each class; a similar model may be assigned.
Chauffeured tours
Miami tours before or after your cruise
Sailing in the afternoon or flying out late? Book a private chauffeur by the hour and see Miami with your luggage safe in the car, then go straight to the ship or the airport.
| Package | Sedan3 pax | SUV X4 pax | Suburban6 pax | Escalade6 pax | S-Class3 pax | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discover Downtown Miami · 3 hoursBrickell, Bayfront Park, the Freedom Tower, the Arts & Entertainment District and Little Havana’s Calle Ocho. A first look at the city before or after a cruise. | $270 | $285 | $300 | $360 | $450 | Compare vehicles |
| Discover Miami Beach · 4 hoursSouth Beach, Ocean Drive’s Art Deco District, Lincoln Road, the Fontainebleau and Mid-Beach. Beach, Art Deco and lunch by the ocean. | $360 | $380 | $400 | $480 | $600 | Compare vehicles |
| Design District shopping day · 5 hoursMiami Design District luxury boutiques, Wynwood Walls and lunch in the district. Luxury shopping with the car waiting and bags kept in the trunk. | $450 | $475 | $500 | $600 | $750 | Compare vehicles |
| Beach day in Sunny Isles · 6 hoursSunny Isles Beach, Haulover and Bal Harbour Shops on the way back. A relaxed beach day with drop-off and pickup at the sand. | $540 | $570 | $600 | $720 | $900 | Compare vehicles |
| Complete Miami tour · 6 hoursDowntown Miami and Brickell, the Design District and Wynwood, and Miami Beach. Seeing the best of Miami in one day. | $540 | $570 | $600 | $720 | $900 | Compare vehicles |
Per vehicle, with a private chauffeur for the whole tour and as many stops as you like along the route. All-inclusive hourly rates from our booking app; holidays and major events may vary.
How it works
How your cruise transfer works
- 01
Tell us your ship
Book with your cruise line, ship name and sailing date. We drop you at the right door at PortMiami.
- 02
Timed for embarkation
For an arrival day we track your flight and go straight from baggage claim to the port. For disembarkation, tell us your time slot and we are waiting when you walk off.
- 03
Luggage handled
Your chauffeur loads and unloads everything. A Suburban or Escalade carries 6 passengers with 6 large bags; for bigger groups, ask us about a second vehicle or a Sprinter.
Cruise days
Arrivals, departures and pre-cruise stays
Arrival day
MIA to PortMiami is 19 min. Most lines open embarkation around 11 AM; flights landing before 1 PM usually make a same-day sailing with time to spare.
Disembarkation mornings
Ships clear passengers between 7 and 10 AM. Book your pickup for your assigned time; your chauffeur waits at the cruise pickup zone.
South Beach the night before
Many cruisers stay in South Beach or Brickell. The hotel-to-port ride starts at $91 and takes about 17 min.
From Fort Lauderdale airport
FLL is 27 miles from PortMiami, about 42 min. We also serve Port Everglades, which is 10 minutes from FLL.
Fleet
Choose your vehicle
SUV Premium
Cadillac Escalade ESV, Lincoln Navigator or similar
6 passengers · 6 bags · VIP and corporate
From $140 · $120/h
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SUV X
Cadillac XT6, Lincoln Aviator or similar
4 passengers · 4 bags · Families and small groups
From $110 · $95/h
See the SUV X
Business Sedan
Cadillac CT6, Lyriq or similar
3 passengers · 3 bags · Airport and business trips
From $91 · $90/h
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Premium Sedan
Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7 Series or similar
3 passengers · 3 bags · Executives and VIP
From $212 · $150/h
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a private car from Miami airport to the cruise port for 4 people with luggage?
Vanguard Black Car Miami charges $110 for an SUV X (4 passengers, 4 bags) and $122 for a Suburban (6 passengers, 6 bags) from MIA to PortMiami (October 2026 rates), per vehicle; the ride takes about 19 min.
What is the best Miami cruise port transportation for a family with luggage?
Vanguard Black Car Miami provides cruise port transportation in a Suburban or Escalade ESV or similar for up to 6 passengers with 6 bags, with flight tracking on arrival day and a chauffeur waiting on disembarkation day; MIA to PortMiami in a Suburban is $122 (October 2026 rates).
My flight lands at MIA at 10 a.m. and my ship boards at 1 p.m. Can I make it?
Usually, yes. Vanguard Black Car Miami tracks your flight, meets you after baggage claim and drives straight to PortMiami, about 19 min; with a domestic arrival before 11 a.m. most guests reach the ship within the boarding window.
What time should my car pick me up at my Miami Beach hotel for a cruise?
Vanguard Black Car Miami recommends arriving at PortMiami 2 to 3 hours before sailing, within your check-in time. From South Beach the ride takes about 17 min and starts at $91 (October 2026 rates).
How does the pickup work on disembarkation day?
Vanguard Black Car Miami schedules the pickup for your assigned time to leave the ship, usually between 7 and 10 a.m.; the chauffeur waits at the cruise pickup zone and loads your luggage. PortMiami to MIA starts at $91 (October 2026 rates).
Which vehicle fits 6 cruise passengers with 10 suitcases?
Vanguard Black Car Miami recommends two vehicles or the luxury van for 6 passengers with 10 large suitcases; one Suburban or Escalade ESV or similar takes 6 passengers with 6 large bags. The luxury van is quoted by WhatsApp.
Can we see Miami before boarding or after the cruise with our luggage in the car?
Yes. Vanguard Black Car Miami offers chauffeured tours by the hour, for example a 3-hour Downtown Miami tour from $270 or a 4-hour Miami Beach tour from $360 (October 2026 rates), ending at the ship or the airport.
Can I book the ride to the ship and the ride back to the airport together?
Yes. Vanguard Black Car Miami books both legs in one order, each at a fixed price. Tell us your cruise line, ship, sailing date and return flight.
Can a driver take us from PortMiami straight to Orlando after the cruise?
Yes. Vanguard Black Car Miami drives from PortMiami to Orlando, Disney or Orlando airport; a Business Sedan from Miami to Orlando airport is $630 and a Suburban $820 (October 2026 rates).
Is the price per person or per vehicle?
Per vehicle. Vanguard Black Car Miami charges one fixed price for the whole car, so a family of four or a group of six pays the same as one traveler in that vehicle.
What do I need to give when I book a cruise transfer?
Vanguard Black Car Miami needs your cruise line, ship name, sailing date, number of passengers and bags, and your flight number if you arrive by air. With that, the chauffeur drops you at the right entrance at PortMiami.
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