What is a pre-cruise transfer?
Quick summary: A pre-cruise transfer is a booked ride from your home to your ship, or to the airport that connects you to your ship. From Waterdown, that means a drive of about 60 km east to the Port of Toronto terminal at 8 Unwin Ave. It can also mean a run to Pearson (YYZ) or Buffalo (BUF) for a flight to an ocean port.
Most Waterdown cruise bookings are really two different jobs. A Great Lakes sailing from Toronto is a door to dock trip. A Caribbean sailing is an airport run, and it comes with a lot more luggage. So we pick the vehicle for the bags, not the head count.
- You can book your return trip at the same time, from the terminal or the arrivals hall back to your door.
All prices in CAD. Flat rates are set at booking. The rate does not change for traffic, time of day, or flight delays. Your exact rate depends on your pickup city.
View Full FleetDo you provide direct ground transfers to the Port of Toronto cruise terminal or only to airport connections?
Quick summary: Yes, Pearson Airport Limousine drives Waterdown passengers straight to the Port of Toronto Cruise Ship Terminal at 8 Unwin Ave. We also drive to Pearson, Hamilton, Billy Bishop and Buffalo airports for fly to cruise trips. The flat rate is set when you book.
From Waterdown, we usually take Highway 6 down the escarpment to the 403. From there, it is the QEW (Queen Elizabeth Way) and the Gardiner Expressway into the port lands.
At the terminal, your driver drops you at the curb. If your cruise starts with a flight, see our Toronto airport limo page for the airport leg.
We have run flat rate trips since 2010, with over 50,000 trips across 176 Ontario cities. The City of Toronto issues our drivers' TNC licences.
We also pick up in Carlisle, Millgrove, Greensville, Kilbride, Flamborough Centre and Aldershot.
Can your vehicles accommodate large trunks and multi-bag luggage sets for an extended cruise?
Quick summary: Yes, for a long cruise you can book an Escalade or Suburban SUV (from $125) for two to four people with big cases. Groups of up to 14 fit in a Sprinter van (from $395). A sedan (from $98) suits a couple with one large case each.
We load your bags at your door, whether that is in Waterdown East, Waterdown West or Millgrove.
| Vehicle | Best for | Starting price |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln or Mercedes sedan | A couple with one large case each | $98 |
| Mercedes S600 | A couple who wants the top sedan in the fleet | $105 |
| Escalade or Suburban SUV | Two to four people with big cases | $125 |
| Sprinter van | Groups of up to 14 | $395 |
| 24 passenger coach | Wedding parties or large families sailing together | Quoted at booking |
When you book, tell dispatch your bag count, including any steamer trunks or long garment bags. If anyone in your party has more than one large case, skip the sedan.
What is the flat rate from Waterdown, and does it include Highway 407 ETR tolls?
Quick summary: Waterdown rides start at $98 for a sedan, $125 for an SUV and $395 for a Sprinter van, and your exact fare is set before you book. Ask dispatch if the 407 ETR is part of your quoted route. We would rather answer on the phone than guess here.
Whether the 407 ETR (Express Toll Route) applies depends on your driver's route. You pay by credit card, debit card or mobile tap. Businesses can open an account through our executive car service and get one invoice a month.
Tell dispatch your sailing date and bag count, and we will match you to the right vehicle and set your flat rate. Call +1437-979-8177.
How early do you recommend leaving Waterdown to ensure on-time boarding amid QEW/Gardiner traffic?
Quick summary: Leave Waterdown with time for about 60 km of driving, plus extra time for Clappison's Corners, the Highway 6 hill and the Gardiner. Dispatch sets your pickup time with you, based on your boarding window, the day of the week and the weather.
The Highway 5 and Highway 6 junction at Clappison's Corners backs up with commuters before you even reach the 403. In winter, the Highway 6 grade down the Niagara Escarpment takes longer when there is ice or snow.
Caribbean flights out of Pearson and Buffalo are busiest in mid-winter and over spring break. Great Lakes sailings peak in late summer and fall.
- Find your boarding window or flight time in your cruise documents.
- Call dispatch with that time, your traveller count and your bag count.
- Dispatch sets your pickup time and flat rate.
- Your driver arrives at your door at that time.
We would rather you wait 30 minutes at the terminal than watch your ship leave without you. Our On Time Every Pickup Guarantee covers every pickup.
Cruise transfers from Waterdown to Pearson or Buffalo
Quick summary: For ocean sailings, Pearson Airport Limousine drives you from Waterdown to Pearson or to Buffalo Niagara International Airport for your flight. On the way home, your driver tracks your flight, meets you inside the terminal with a sign and waits 45 minutes free.
The Buffalo trip crosses the border on the QEW toward Niagara. Keep every passenger's travel documents in the car with you, not packed in a checked bag.
See our Buffalo airport limo page for the cross border trip. If your cruise flight leaves from Hamilton, see our Hamilton airport limo page.
Private cruise transfer or shared shuttle?
Quick summary: A private transfer suits Waterdown cruise travellers with heavy luggage, seniors, families and groups who want one stop and a fixed price. A solo traveller with one carry-on and a flexible schedule may find transit from Aldershot GO cheaper. That is a fair choice.
| Option | Stops | Luggage help | Price certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer | One, your door to the terminal | Private vehicle, door to curb | Flat rate set at booking |
| Shared shuttle | Pickups for other passengers on the way | Depends on the shuttle company | Set per seat by the shuttle company |
| Transit from Aldershot GO | Train changes and a walk to the terminal | You carry your own bags | Posted transit fare |
The real cost of a shared shuttle is the stops. A private car leaves when you are ready and goes straight to Unwin Ave.
For groups of 10 or more, a Sprinter van often costs less per person than you expect. Groups going to the airport can also look at our airport shuttle service.
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