Book a fixed-fare private car between Garden Island and Maroubra. About 25-40 min on the road, from $79, tolls and GST included, driver allocated ahead of the day.
Tolls & GST included • Fixed price
This is a private, pre-booked transfer between Garden Island Cruise Terminal and Maroubra. You book the whole vehicle, the price is agreed in writing at the time, and the driver is allocated in advance rather than matched at the kerb on the morning.
Expect 25-40 min on the road in ordinary conditions. Because the terminal fills and empties in waves, we would rather collect you a little early than have you queue outside with your cases.
Whatever the quoted price is at booking, that is what you pay. Tolls and GST are included, there is no booking fee, and delays on the road are our problem rather than a line on your invoice.
Nothing is payable up front. On the day you can settle by card on the in-car EFTPOS terminal, which carries a 1.8% surcharge, or by cash or PayID, which do not.
You receive an email confirmation as soon as the booking is made. Shortly before the pickup time your driver calls you directly to confirm the exact meeting point — at your Maroubra address, or at the Garden Island passenger exit. There is no app to download and no SMS chain to follow.
Loading is the driver's job, not yours. Book the larger classes if you are travelling with full-size cruise luggage, because the difference between a Sedan and an SUV here is measured in suitcases.
If you need the trip home as well, use the code for 10% off the return booking. Prime Rider runs 24/7 — pre-dawn departures and late-night arrivals are ordinary work for us.
Cancellation policy: no charge when you give 24 hours’ notice or more; 50% of the fare once the driver has arrived. At non-airport pickups the driver waits up to 10 minutes.
Your ship departs from Garden Island, Potts Point NSW 2011. As the overflow berth used when the OPT is full, it is easy to find and harder to leave on a busy morning; the Domain Tunnel then Mrs Macquaries Road is the way in, and we time the run accordingly.
Parking near the berth is limited — shared with the Naval base, and it fills first on embarkation mornings. Being dropped at the door removes that variable from the day entirely.
The terminal takes large international vessels when the OPT is at capacity. It is ~3 km from the CBD, which sounds close until embarkation morning turns the last kilometre into the slow part.
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Early-morning departures and late-night arrivals. Prime Rider dispatches around the clock.
Loading and unloading is done by the driver.
Baby seats for children up to 3 years and boosters for ages 4–7, fitted before pickup when you request them at booking.
Harbour Tunnel, Cross City Tunnel and other tolls are covered by the fare.
Every driver is fully licensed and police-checked.
Free cancellation applies right up to the 24-hour mark. Date changes are free.
Choose the class that fits the luggage as well as the passengers — these fares cover the vehicle, not the seat.
1-2 Pax
Lexus, BMW, Toyota Camry, Audi or similar
3-4 Pax
Kia Carnival, Audi Q7, Toyota Kluger or similar
4-6 Pax
Toyota Alphard, Mercedes-Benz V-Class, LDV G10 or similar
6-11 Pax
Toyota Coaster, Toyota Hiace or similar
Give us the pickup address, the terminal, your travel date and group size. That is all we need to price it.
We work out the vehicle and the real drive time, then email your fixed price with tolls and GST already in it.
One reply accepts the quote and locks the booking in at that fare. A confirmation email comes straight back.
Fixed fare, luggage loaded for you, and the walk from the vehicle to the terminal door rather than from a car park.
The Garden Island to Maroubra leg is short, and that is precisely why it gets left to the last minute. It is also the leg where a missed boarding window costs the most.
The four fare bands are $79, $99, $129 and $169. Cruise cases are larger than airline cases, so the class that fits your group on a normal trip is often one size small here.
If you are flying the same day, build in more margin than feels necessary. Disembarkation runs late more often than it runs early, and an afternoon flight is a much calmer plan than a morning one.
Passengers with mobility needs should say so at booking. Folding wheelchairs, walkers and assistance animals travel at no charge, and the driver will meet you closer to the terminal door.
Prime Rider operates under NSW Booking Service Provider authorisation with CPV-accredited, police-checked drivers. The cruise terminals are regular work for us, not an unfamiliar address.
Simply visit our online booking page, enter Garden Island Cruise Terminal as your pickup and Maroubra as your drop-off, select your vehicle and confirm. You will receive email confirmation immediately.
Yes, all Prime Rider fares are 100% fixed. The booking figure is the final figure. No meter ticking, no surge multiplier, no surprise line items.
Absolutely. Book both legs together and our team will email you a quote at the best available price — no code needed.
We recommend allowing at least 2.5 hours before your check-in time. Terminal check-in typically opens 3 hours before departure and closes 1 hour before. Your driver will account for traffic conditions.
Yes. Our drivers assist with loading and unloading luggage at Garden Island Cruise Terminal. For large groups or heavy cases, book a People Mover or Mini Bus for maximum luggage capacity.
Your driver will contact you directly by phone before pickup to confirm the exact meeting point at Garden Island Cruise Terminal. We do not rely on SMS notifications, the driver calls you personally.
Contact us as early as possible. We monitor vessel schedules where possible and will do our best to accommodate delays. Our 24/7 dispatch team is reachable by phone.
Yes, child seats are available on request at no extra charge. Please mention this when booking so your driver arrives prepared.
Your Garden Island to Maroubra fare is agreed before you travel — tolls, GST and terminal access inside the number.
We track the berthing time and move the pickup ourselves if the ship is early or late.
A real person answers on 0427 143 612 at any hour, including the small ones.
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