A private ride to or from Port of Miami and Bokeelia runs at a flat rate from $350 per vehicle, in a black SUV for up to 5 passengers or a private Sprinter van for larger cruise groups. The route heads cross-state on I-75, from the PortMiami cruise terminal to Bokeelia on Florida’s Gulf Coast, door to door, with tolls and fuel already covered and room for every piece of cruise luggage.
The price to Bokeelia is set per vehicle, not per person, so one fare carries your whole group and their luggage from the terminal to the door.
The simplest way to Bokeelia is a private point-to-point transfer booked before your cruise. You pick the vehicle that fits your group — a black SUV for up to 5 travelers, or a private Sprinter van for 6 to 9 or 10 to 14 — and the same reserved car handles the whole cross-state trip. There is no shared seating and no mid-route swap. After you disembark, the driver meets you curbside at the cruise terminal, loads the bags, and drives straight through to your Bokeelia address. To arrange it, send your ship name, cruise date, disembarkation time, group size, and destination address by WhatsApp or through the website. You lock the vehicle and the fare in one message, then receive written confirmation. Booking ahead means the car is already assigned when your ship ties up, instead of hunting for a ride on a busy disembarkation morning.
Book at least 24 hours ahead so the vehicle and driver are locked for your date. A request inside 24 hours is still reviewed by hand, though availability is not guaranteed. A confirmed pickup time can be moved with 24-plus hours notice, subject to availability, and cancellations made 24-plus hours out receive a full refund.
The trip to Bokeelia is a long cross-state drive, carrying you from Miami’s Atlantic side all the way to the Gulf Coast. Because the exact distance and timing depend on your ship’s disembarkation hour and the day’s road conditions, the ride is best described by its rhythm rather than a fixed clock. A pickup right after morning debarkation usually rolls at a steady highway pace once you clear the port area. A midday or holiday-weekend departure can run slower as the interstate and the approach roads into Southwest Florida fill up. Either way, the fare is fixed the moment you book, so a heavier-traffic day never changes what you pay. The driver builds in the realistic travel window when planning your pickup, and tracks your ship so the start time flexes with your actual arrival instead of a guessed one. You ride door to door with no transfers along the way.
A private vehicle is reserved for your group alone, so no strangers share the cabin and no extra stops are added to your route. The fare is locked at booking with no surge, so demand and traffic never move the price. Your driver is bilingual — English plus Spanish or Portuguese — and helps load and unload every cruise bag. Real-time ship tracking means the pickup shifts automatically if your vessel docks late, and driver details arrive by text the day before with clear pickup instructions. Communication runs directly over WhatsApp, so you reach a real person, not a queue, when your plans shift on the water. The operator has run cruise-port transfers for over five years, available 24/7 and year-round. Every piece fits a cruise passenger’s day: exit the ship, find your named driver at the curb, and settle in for one uninterrupted drive to Bokeelia.
Three private tiers cover cruise parties of every size, and each one is yours alone for the trip.
A family of up to five with standard cruise bags fits comfortably in the black SUV, which leaves cargo room for suitcases behind the rear seats. Larger families or groups traveling with extra bags move up to a private Sprinter van, where the cabin and cargo area handle more passengers and gear without crowding.
Bokeelia sits at the northern tip of Pine Island on Florida’s Gulf Coast, an old-Florida fishing community far quieter than the Atlantic-side resort strips. The waterfront is lined with docks, tackle shops, and seafood spots, and the surrounding water draws anglers chasing tarpon and snook. Instead of high-rises, you find mangrove shorelines, working piers, and slow island roads that end at long sunset views over the water. Neighboring island villages add art galleries and casual harborside dining. For a sense of the area’s history and setting, the waterfront Tarpon Lodge landmark is a well-known local fixture, and this local guide to Bokeelia covers the community’s character. A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Bokeelia drops you right at the door, so a long cross-state trip becomes one calm ride instead of a chain of connections.
Lodging clusters around Pine Island and the neighboring island communities, with more options across the water on the Cape Coral and greater Fort Myers side. Cruise travelers often pick a base near the water for fishing and sunset access. We drop you at whatever address you provide — a rental, an inn, or a marina — so your choice of area sets the destination.
Bokeelia centers on the water. Fishing charters leave from the piers, kayakers thread the mangrove flats, and waterfront restaurants serve the day’s catch. The nearby island villages add galleries and small shops, and the Gulf-facing shoreline is known for its long sunsets. It is a slow, boat-forward pocket of Southwest Florida, well suited to travelers unwinding after a cruise.
The flat rate covers the full private ride plus the services around it. Onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot, and a bilingual driver handles the whole route and helps load and unload your cruise luggage. Courtesy waiting is built in — 30 minutes at the cruise terminal from your agreed pickup time, and 15 minutes for a hotel pickup — after which added waiting is billed in 30-minute blocks. Real-time ship monitoring is included, so a late-docking vessel does not cost you extra. Not included are meals or drinks, driver gratuity, which is optional and always appreciated, parking costs, and unscheduled stops, though a short stop arranged in advance can usually be added for a small charge. What you agree to at booking is exactly what stands on trip day, with driver details texted the night before.
The standard allowance is 1 checked bag plus 1 carry-on per passenger, and every tier leaves room for cruise luggage. If your group has extra or oversized bags, message us on WhatsApp in advance and we confirm the space or size up to a larger private van. Nothing is a hard cut-off — we plan the right vehicle around what you are bringing.
The first child seat is free for a child under 5, and each additional child seat carries an extra fee confirmed at booking, so request seats when you reserve. Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp, traveling in a pet carrier. Flagging both ahead of time lets the driver arrive with the right setup already in place.
Payment runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent by WhatsApp or from the website. Card and link payments add a 4% bank fee, while Venmo and Zelle avoid it. Full cash at pickup is not accepted, though cash is fine for the driver-day balance on Miami-side trips. You confirm the booking before the trip, and driver details — name, vehicle make, and license plate — arrive by text the day before with your pickup instructions. Because every amount is agreed when you reserve, there are no add-ons to settle at the curb, and the total you approve is the total you owe.
A pickup starting at PortMiami or elsewhere on the Miami side confirms with a 50% deposit, and the remaining 50% goes to the driver on trip day, cash accepted. Reverse-direction trips picked up in Broward, Palm Beach, or farther north are paid in full ahead of time, since those pickups begin far from our Miami base.
No — a round trip is simply double the one-way fare, with no separate discount. Booking both legs together locks one price and, when possible, keeps the same driver for your return to the cruise terminal. Arranging the return in the same reservation means your ride back to the ship is set before you ever sail.
Daytime pickups between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM carry no surcharge. A trip that starts outside those hours adds a small charge to keep an early-morning or late-night driver on your schedule.
Your driver tracks the ship’s arrival and disembarkation timing, so a late docking re-times your pickup at no extra cost. There is no need to re-book or call around. Courtesy waiting of 30 minutes from the agreed pickup time absorbs the normal shuffle of clearing the terminal, and the flat fare stays exactly as booked no matter when you actually step off.
The driver meets your group curbside as you exit the PortMiami cruise terminal, holding a name sign when you request one in advance on WhatsApp. Pickup is right at the terminal, not a distant lot, and the driver helps load your cruise luggage before the drive. You receive the driver’s name, vehicle make, and plate by text the day before, so you know exactly who to look for.
Yes — disembarkation-day pickups are the core of this service. Reserve at least 24 hours ahead, and the driver monitors your ship’s debark timing to be curbside as you come off. The vehicle is assigned to your group alone, so there is no waiting for a match. Send your ship name and disembarkation window at booking and the pickup is planned around it.
Yes, in the form of a private van rather than a shared shuttle. Your group rides alone in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and the rate is per vehicle — the whole party travels for the one flat price listed above, not a per-seat charge. No other passengers are added, and the vehicle goes straight to your Bokeelia address.
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 ride before you sail. Send your ship name, cruise date, disembarkation time, group size, and Bokeelia address by WhatsApp or email, and we confirm the vehicle, the driver, and the total in writing. Book 24-plus hours ahead for the smoothest disembarkation-day pickup, and your driver will be waiting at the terminal curb when you step off. Message us to check availability for your travel date and reserve the SUV or private van that fits your group.
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Haz tu reserva con al menos 24 horas de anticipación; para días festivos y fines de semana concurridos, asegura tu lugar con tiempo para garantizar la disponibilidad.
Sí, aceptamos reservas de todo el mundo. Gestionamos pagos internacionales y mantenemos informados a los viajeros del extranjero a través de WhatsApp y correo electrónico.
No. Requerimos reservas anticipadas. Por favor, reserva con al menos 24 horas de anticipación; la disponibilidad el mismo día no está garantizada.
Claro. Para asegurar tu reserva, solicitamos un anticipo del 50 % en reservas y lo demas puedes pagar el dia del viaje.
No. Para asegurar tu vehículo, debes enviar un depósito del 50 % a través de nuestro enlace de pago o por Zelle. El saldo restante se paga en efectivo cuando llegue el conductor.
Operamos SUVs XL para grupos pequeños, vans de 12 y 14 pasajeros, además de autobuses de tamaño completo con capacidad para 40 a 54 personas para eventos grandes.
Por supuesto: nuestro equipo cubre bodas, conferencias corporativas, eventos VIP y otras ocasiones especiales. Contáctanos para recibir un precio personalizado.
Algunos de nuestros vehículos cuentan con Wi-Fi y puertos USB. Infórmanos con anticipación si esto es esencial y reservaremos un vehículo que se ajuste a tus necesidades.
Operamos únicamente traslados privados. Tu vehículo estará dedicado exclusivamente a ti y a tus acompañantes, sin compartir asientos con otros pasajeros.
El día antes de tu viaje, te enviaremos un mensaje de texto con el nombre de tu conductor, la marca del vehículo y la placa, además de instrucciones detalladas para la recogida en la acera.
No te preocupes: te enviaremos un mensaje de texto. Si no recibimos respuesta rápidamente, el conductor esperará allí, a menos que se considere una ausencia después de cierto tiempo sin respuesta.
Rara vez ocurre, ya que ya incluimos dos horas de espera gratuitas. Si aún estás dentro después de ese tiempo, el viaje puede marcarse como “no presentado”. Puedes solicitar tiempo de espera adicional: $30 USD por cada bloque extra de 30 minutos, pagaderos en efectivo al conductor.
Por supuesto: nuestros conductores te ayudarán con tu equipaje.
La franquicia estándar es de una maleta grande más un equipaje de mano por persona. ¿Planeas viajar con artículos más voluminosos o piezas adicionales (por ejemplo, más maletas, equipo musical, ayudas de movilidad o cochecitos)? Contáctanos con anticipación para poder acomodarte; puede haber un cargo adicional.
Sí—se permiten mascotas pequeñas, pero deben permanecer en un transportín seguro. Por favor, avísanos con anticipación.
Incluimos un asiento infantil gratuito para niños menores de cinco años. Si necesitas un asiento adicional, solicítalo con anticipación; cuesta $15 USD.
No se permite comer durante el viaje. El único consumo permitido es agua en botellas selladas.
Claro. Proporciona un aviso con al menos 24 horas de anticipación y, siempre que haya disponibilidad, ajustaremos la hora de tu recogida.
Lo que ves es lo que pagas—sin cargos ocultos. La propina para el conductor es opcional y siempre se agradece.
Vuelos nacionales: el conductor espera hasta 60 minutos después de la llegada.
Vuelos internacionales: 120 minutos de espera de cortesía.
Recogidas en hoteles: período de gracia de 15 minutos.
Recogidas en el puerto: el conductor espera hasta 60 minutos después de la hora acordada.
En la mayoría de los casos no hay problema, ya que incluimos un tiempo de espera de cortesía según el tipo de servicio. Para vuelos nacionales, el conductor espera hasta 60 minutos después de la llegada. Para vuelos internacionales, incluimos hasta 120 minutos de espera. En recogidas en hoteles, contamos con un período de gracia de 15 minutos, y en recogidas en el puerto, el conductor espera hasta 60 minutos después de la hora acordada.
Si el pasajero aún no está listo después de ese tiempo, el servicio puede marcarse como no-show. Si necesitas más tiempo, puedes solicitar espera adicional por $30 USD por cada bloque extra de 30 minutos, pagados en efectivo al conductor.
Las cancelaciones realizadas con más de 24 horas de anticipación a la hora programada del servicio serán elegibles para un reembolso completo de la totalidad del importe abonado. Lamentablemente, aquellas cancelaciones o modificaciones solicitadas con menos de 24 horas de antelación no serán objeto de reembolso ni devolución alguna.
Didn’t want to fight for a taxi after the cruise. We got there sooner than we expected. He texted us as he pulled up to the pier. Fully recommended for getting out of the port.
Guardado el contacto para la próxima.
La comunicación fue clara de principio a fin. Esperó con paciencia mientras salíamos de la terminal. Con 3 carry-ons y 2 maletas grandes.
Todo puntual y sin ninguna sorpresa con el precio. Manejó tranquilo incluso con el tráfico del puerto. Repetiremos en el próximo crucero.
Atendimento simpático e profissional. Estava com uma placa com nosso nome na saída. Cinco estrelas merecidas.