Trieste, Italy

Trieste, at the head of the Adriatic near the Slovenian border, is a former Habsburg port city with grand neoclassical squares led by the seafront Piazza Unita d'Italia, Roman remains, a famous cafe culture, and Miramare Castle on the coast… More about Trieste →

Canal Grande in Trieste's Borgo Teresiano under a clear blue sky
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Ship schedule

Next 10 calls · all times local (Central European Time)

ShipDateArrivalDeparture
November 2026
Costa Deliziosa
Costa Cruises
Sat 7 Nov
Arrival09:00
Departure17:00
MSC Fantasia
MSC Cruises
Sun 8 Nov
Arrival09:00
Departure19:00
Seven Seas Voyager
Regent Seven Seas
Tue 10 Nov
Arrival07:00
Departure17:00
Silver Nova
Silversea
Sat 14 Nov
Arrival08:00
Departure23:00
Costa Deliziosa
Costa Cruises
Sat 14 Nov
Arrival09:00
Departure17:00
MSC Fantasia
MSC Cruises
Tue 17 Nov
Arrival09:00
DepartureNot yet published
Ambience
Ambassador Cruise Line
Fri 20 Nov
Arrival08:00
Departure22:00
Costa Deliziosa
Costa Cruises
Fri 20 Nov
Arrival09:00
Departure17:00
April 2027
Wind Spirit
Windstar
Fri 9 Apr
Arrival08:00
Departure18:00
Oceania Marina
Oceania Cruises
Sat 17 Apr
Arrival08:00
DepartureNot yet published

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Cruise Ships in Trieste

Today and the next 7 days · all times local (Central European Time)

Today · Tue 3 NovNo ships
0 people in port
No cruise ships today

Next 7 days

Quietest: Sat 7 Nov · busiest: Sun 8 Nov
  1. Tue
    3 Nov
    –No ships
    0 ships
  2. Wed
    4 Nov
    –No ships
    0 ships
  3. Thu
    5 Nov
    –No ships
    0 ships
  4. Fri
    6 Nov
    –No ships
    0 ships
  5. Sat
    7 Nov
    3.2kTypical
    1 ship
  6. Sun
    8 Nov
    4.6kBusy
    1 ship
  7. Mon
    9 Nov
    –No ships
    0 ships

Thousands of people in port, guests plus crew. Crowd level compared with a typical Trieste day.

Planning a day in Trieste?

The crowd calendar shows every ship and how busy the port is, hour by hour, plus the quietest and busiest days for the next 90 days.

See the Trieste cruise crowd calendar

Where is the Trieste cruise port?

Cruise ships berth at the Stazione Marittima (Magazzini 41 and 42) on Molo Bersaglieri, run by Trieste Terminal Passeggeri, with two cruise berths right on the waterfront Rive a short walk from Piazza Unita. Larger ships may use other quays in the port. The official cruise car park is at Molo IV, connected to the terminal by a free shuttle; it must be booked online in advance and is the only official cruise parking.

Terminal

Getting to the Trieste cruise port

Trieste Airport (TRS) → Stazione Marittima

39.6 km · ~43 min by car

Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.

TransportTypical priceJourneyGood to know
Taxi
Variesper vehicle
~43 min

Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.

Trieste Cruise Terminals

1 terminal

Stazione Marittima

Magazzini 41–42 on Molo Bersaglieri, two cruise berths (Trieste Terminal Passeggeri).

Parking at the Trieste cruise port

Official cruise parking at Molo IV (Trieste Terminal Passeggeri), pre-booking required online, with a free shuttle to the terminal; the price is shown at booking. TTP also runs pay-and-display parking on the Rive (Mon–Sat 08:00–20:00).

Parking facilities

FacilityServesRatesReservationRate notes
Parcheggio Molo IV (cruise parking)Trieste Terminal Passeggeri
Stazione Marittima
Rates not yet published
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Serves Stazione Marittima · Reservation: —
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Parcheggi RiveTrieste Terminal Passeggeri
Stazione Marittima
~EUR 0.80–1.80/hour
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Serves Stazione Marittima · Reservation: —
Zona Rossa. · Zona Gialla. · Zona Blu.

The Molo IV shuttle carries wheelchairs; indicate wheelchair use when booking.

Where to Stay Before Your Cruise

Pick the area first. Typical nightly prices, approximate.

Borgo Teresiano

EUR 69–200 / night

Central, by the Canal Grande.

Typical hotel

EUR 69–200 / night
Port ~7 minAirport ~41 min
Hotels here
  • LE PORTE BLU
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Trieste
  • Palace Suite

Citta Vecchia (Old Town)

EUR 70–136 / night

Next to the terminal.

Typical hotel

EUR 70–136 / night
Port ~3 minAirport ~43 min

Small hotels and guesthouses in the old town below San Giusto.

Hotels here
  • Residence Liberty
  • Mura 5&7
  • Da Noi

Barcola

EUR 100–186 / night

Seafront promenade north of the centre.

Typical hotel

EUR 100–186 / night
Port ~11 minAirport ~36 min

Beach hotels on the Barcola waterfront.

Hotels here
  • Tre Merli Beach Hotel
  • Greif Hotel & Spa Trieste
  • Hotel Tritone

Opicina

EUR 65–126 / night

Karst plateau above the city.

Typical hotel

EUR 65–126 / night
Port ~17 minAirport ~31 min

Small hotel and rooms on the plateau.

Hotels here
  • Hotel Valeria
  • Affittacamere Esteban

Eating in Trieste

Casual lunch per person
EUR 10–40
per person
Restaurant dinner per person
EUR 10–70
per person
Soft drink per item
EUR 3–3.50
per item
Bottled water per item
EUR 1.50
per item
Street food per item
EUR 5–5.50
per item

Prices are approximate.

Where to eat

Borgo Teresiano

Cafes and restaurants around the Canal Grande.

Citta Vecchia

Osterie in the old town.

Destination

About Trieste

Trieste, at the head of the Adriatic near the Slovenian border, is a former Habsburg port city with grand neoclassical squares led by the seafront Piazza Unita d'Italia, Roman remains, a famous cafe culture, and Miramare Castle on the coast just north of the city. Ships berth at the Stazione Marittima on Molo Bersaglieri, run by Trieste Terminal Passeggeri, a short walk from Piazza Unita. The official cruise car park at Molo IV must be booked online and is linked to the terminal by a free shuttle.

Time zone
Central European Time
Currency
EUR

Things to Do in Trieste

Piazza Unita d'Italia

Seafront square by the terminal.

Miramare Castle

19th-century castle on the coast north of the city.

Cruise Ships Visiting Trieste

AIDA Cruises

Ambassador Cruise Line

Costa Cruises

Disney Cruise Line

Holland America Line

Marella Cruises

Norwegian Cruise Line

P&O Cruises

Phoenix Reisen

Princess Cruises

TUI Cruises

Windstar