Trieste in the time you have
The centre of Trieste, the Rive waterfront and the sea lie within a few minutes on foot: a few hours show more than one would expect. Below is what fits into three hours, into half a day and into a full day, and how much time each ship call leaves.
Three hours
The city seen from the sea leaves from le Rive, a short walk from Piazza dell'Unità d'Italia, and reaches Duino: nine stages along the coast, the row of palaces, the old port and Miramare seen from the water. Up to six people on board, a 7.50 metre boat with 150 horsepower, handled by licensed crew.
About three hours · departure from le Rive · 100 € per person, 60 € for children up to twelve
Half a day
With five or six hours the three-hour trip still leaves time for the centre on foot: Piazza dell'Unità d'Italia, Molo Audace and the Canal Grande are minutes from the mooring. For those who prefer to stay at sea there is fishing in the gulf: about six hours, departure at dawn, tackle provided, up to three people.
A full day
A full day allows the self-drive dinghy: five and a half metres, forty horsepower, no boat licence required, leaving from Marina dei Filtri in Aurisina, outside the city. Before departure the boat and the stretch of coast are explained.
Trips run from 15 April to 15 October.
How much time your ship leaves
The calendar of calls shows, for each ship, the arrival and departure times, the hours ashore and whether the three-hour trip fits within the call. The time is agreed at the time of booking, keeping a wide margin on the ship's departure.
- Saturday 7 November 2026COSTA DELIZIOSACosta Crociere09:00 → 17:00out of season8 hours ashore · the three-hour trip fits with a wide margin
- Sunday 8 November 2026MSC FANTASIAMSC Crociere09:00 → 19:00out of season10 hours ashore · the three-hour trip fits with a wide margin
- Tuesday 10 November 2026SEVEN SEAS VOYAGERRegent Seven Seas Cruises07:00 → 17:00out of season10 hours ashore · the three-hour trip fits with a wide margin
- Saturday 14 November 2026COSTA DELIZIOSACosta Crociere09:00 → 17:00out of season8 hours ashore · the three-hour trip fits with a wide margin
- Saturday 14 November 2026SILVER NOVASilversea08:00 → 23:00out of season15 hours ashore · the three-hour trip fits with a wide margin
- Monday 16 November 2026ARTEMISGrand Circle Cruise Line09:00 → 23:59out of season14 hours ashore · the three-hour trip fits with a wide margin
- Tuesday 17 November 2026MSC FANTASIAMSC Crociere09:00 → 14:00out of season5 hours ashore · the three-hour trip fits within the call
- Friday 20 November 2026AMBIENCEAmbassador Cruise Line08:00 → 22:00out of season14 hours ashore · the three-hour trip fits with a wide margin
Frequently asked questions
How long does the boat trip last?
About three hours, from le Rive to Duino and back.
Is there time to get back to the ship?
The time is agreed at the time of booking, keeping a wide margin on the ship's departure. The calendar of calls shows the hours ashore for each call.
In which season do you sail?
From 15 April to 15 October.
Where does it leave from?
From le Rive, in the centre of Trieste, a short walk from Piazza dell'Unità d'Italia. The dinghy rental leaves from Marina dei Filtri in Aurisina.
How many people can the boat carry?
Up to six. The boat is 7.50 metres long, has 150 horsepower and is handled by licensed crew.
Is a boat licence required?
Not for the trip with a skipper. The rental dinghies are five and a half metres with forty horsepower and need no boat licence.