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 by month

October 2026 · from today · all times local (Central European Time)

ShipDateArrivalDeparture
Norwegian Gem
Norwegian Cruise Line
Sat 24 Oct
Arrival08:00
Departure19:00
Costa Deliziosa
Costa Cruises
Sat 24 Oct
Arrival09:00
Departure17:00
Marella Explorer 2
Marella Cruises
Sun 25 Oct
Arrival07:00
Departure19:00
MSC Fantasia
MSC Cruises
Fri 30 Oct
Arrival09:00
Departure19:00
Costa Deliziosa
Costa Cruises
Sat 31 Oct
Arrival09:00
Departure17:00

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Cruise Ships in Trieste

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

Today · Fri 23 OctNo ships
0 people in port
No cruise ships today

Next 7 days

Quietest: Sun 25 Oct · busiest: Sat 24 Oct
  1. Fri
    23 Oct
    –No ships
    0 ships
  2. Sat
    24 Oct
    6.7kPeak
    2 ships
  3. Sun
    25 Oct
    2.6kLight
    1 ship
  4. Mon
    26 Oct
    –No ships
    0 ships
  5. Tue
    27 Oct
    –No ships
    0 ships
  6. Wed
    28 Oct
    –No ships
    0 ships
  7. Thu
    29 Oct
    –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

Norwegian Cruise Line

AIDA Cruises

Ambassador Cruise Line

Costa Cruises

Disney Cruise Line

Holland America Line

P&O Cruises

Princess Cruises

TUI Cruises

Windstar