by InTrieste
Interview: Cristina Amirante, Regional Councilor for Infrastructure and Territory
After a one-year suspension, international maritime service between Trieste and several coastal destinations in Istria and the Kvarner Gulf is set to resume on Wednesday, June 26.
The announcement was made by Cristina Amirante, Regional Councilor for Infrastructure and Territory, who called the restart “an important signal for sustainable mobility and for the promotion of regional tourism.” The route connects Trieste with the towns of Piran, Poreč, Rovinj, and Mali Lošinj.
The service will once again be operated by Liberty Lines, the maritime company that had previously managed these routes until 2023.
According to Amirante, the ferry line offers a viable alternative to private car travel, providing a more convenient, efficient, and environmentally friendly option for residents, tourists, and cross-border commuters.
The contract for the service, valued at approximately €4.5 million over three years, ensures a continuous maritime network throughout the summer season. Departures and arrivals will take place at the usual terminal on Molo IV in Trieste.
Daily service will run from June 26 through September 1, with trips scheduled every day except Tuesdays, which will serve as a weekly break. The itinerary has been designed to accommodate a range of traveler needs, alternating routes to suit different touristic and logistical preferences.
Amirante also confirmed that the route between Trieste and Grado has been approved for this season, though service has yet to begin. “We’re still waiting on the boat,” she said, without giving a specific timeline for the launch.
In addition to international destinations, the region’s coastal network will connect several key local towns this summer. Maritime links are confirmed between Trieste, Grado, Lignano, Monfalcone, and Marano Lagunare, creating a sea-based transportation system that will unite much of Friuli Venezia Giulia’s coastline.
