Baz-t Posted August 19, 2022 #1 Share Posted August 19, 2022 We are booked on the Vista in May 2023 which originally scheduled embarkation in Venice, however now switched to Trieste. How has Oceania handled the transfer from Venice to Trieste? Do we all meet at Marco Polo airport and then be shuttled to Trieste. Or are we being left to our own devises? Trieste is not very well serviced with international flights. All input would be appreciated. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basor Posted August 19, 2022 #2 Share Posted August 19, 2022 When we sailed on Marina in Nov, O provided a transfer to and from the Marco Polo airport to the ship in Trieste on embarkation and debarkation day. We chose to fly in early and stay in Trieste, we have been to Venice several times. We organized our own transfer to Trieste. Trieste and surrounding countryside is beautiful and so glad we stayed in Trieste. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz-t Posted August 19, 2022 Author #3 Share Posted August 19, 2022 Thanks, Basor. I would be interested to hear from anyone with a Trieste embarkation/disembarkation recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zodiacsign Posted August 19, 2022 #4 Share Posted August 19, 2022 We sailed from Trieste in June, on a cruise that was originally planned to start in Venice. We flew to Trieste, and had cruise shuttle from there. Some passengers flew to Venice, and I understand there was a shuttle from the airport provided, possibly because many passengers had been booked on flights to Venice before the itinerary changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbyma Posted August 20, 2022 #5 Share Posted August 20, 2022 We are booked out of Trieste next summer. I spoke to an Oceania representative and she said transfers from Venice will only be provided if you use Oceania Air. Of course, that was just one rep. Others could have a different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloha 1 Posted August 20, 2022 #6 Share Posted August 20, 2022 We embarked Nautica last month in Trieste. If staying in Venice, take a cab to Venizia Mestre train station (about a 15 minute ride from Piazzale Roma) and take the train to Trieste. Easy peasey and cheap. About a 2 hour train ride. You can also do this from Marco polo airport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted August 21, 2022 #7 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Flixbus has a direct run between Marco Polo Airport and Trieste. However, you disembark the bus at Trieste Centrale Train Station which is a 10-15 minute wak to the cruise pier ( or wait for a cab). Flix also departs from Mestre and from Tronchetto in Venice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloha 1 Posted August 22, 2022 #8 Share Posted August 22, 2022 21 hours ago, mapleleaves said: Flixbus has a direct run between Marco Polo Airport and Trieste. However, you disembark the bus at Trieste Centrale Train Station which is a 10-15 minute wak to the cruise pier ( or wait for a cab). Flix also departs from Mestre and from Tronchetto in Venice. It's not a walkable distance since O docks at the industrial port not the one in the town center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basor Posted August 22, 2022 #9 Share Posted August 22, 2022 26 minutes ago, Aloha 1 said: It's not a walkable distance since O docks at the industrial port not the one in the town center. It all depends - Mariana was docked in the town center when we embarked..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloha 1 Posted August 22, 2022 #10 Share Posted August 22, 2022 5 minutes ago, basor said: It all depends - Mariana was docked in the town center when we embarked..... Nautica was not last month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mexicobob Posted August 25, 2022 #11 Share Posted August 25, 2022 On 8/20/2022 at 11:52 AM, Aloha 1 said: We embarked Nautica last month in Trieste. If staying in Venice, take a cab to Venizia Mestre train station (about a 15 minute ride from Piazzale Roma) and take the train to Trieste. Easy peasey and cheap. About a 2 hour train ride. You can also do this from Marco polo airport How easy is it when you have heavy luggage? Especially getting on and off the train. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloha 1 Posted August 26, 2022 #12 Share Posted August 26, 2022 On 8/24/2022 at 11:38 PM, mexicobob said: How easy is it when you have heavy luggage? Especially getting on and off the train. I moved 3 large bags without a problem. There is luggage storage space in each car. You'll have time to get on and off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingIGo Posted August 26, 2022 #13 Share Posted August 26, 2022 On 8/20/2022 at 9:52 AM, Aloha 1 said: We embarked Nautica last month in Trieste. If staying in Venice, take a cab to Venizia Mestre train station (about a 15 minute ride from Piazzale Roma) and take the train to Trieste. Easy peasey and cheap. About a 2 hour train ride. You can also do this from Marco polo airport Why take a cab to the mainland train station? Why not start train transportation in Venice? TIA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloha 1 Posted August 30, 2022 #14 Share Posted August 30, 2022 On 8/26/2022 at 5:54 PM, CruisingIGo said: Why take a cab to the mainland train station? Why not start train transportation in Venice? TIA! You could but getting to St Lucia station would require a vaporetto or alilaguna. Plus you would need to change trains at mestre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mexicobob Posted September 1, 2022 #15 Share Posted September 1, 2022 On 8/26/2022 at 11:34 AM, Aloha 1 said: I moved 3 large bags without a problem. There is luggage storage space in each car. You'll have time to get on and off. Was not worried about time but the steps involved entering the train stations and also the trains. You inspire me to take the train instead of a costly private transfer since sounds like you had no problem. Is there space above your seat to stow normal size carry on bags? Realize large suitcases would have to be placed in the luggage racks. Thanks for your information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloha 1 Posted September 1, 2022 #16 Share Posted September 1, 2022 13 hours ago, mexicobob said: Was not worried about time but the steps involved entering the train stations and also the trains. You inspire me to take the train instead of a costly private transfer since sounds like you had no problem. Is there space above your seat to stow normal size carry on bags? Realize large suitcases would have to be placed in the luggage racks. Thanks for your information. Yes, there is a storage rack that runs the length of the car for carry ons. If you go from St. Lucia station there is a ramp to take your bags up into the station. Same with Venezia Mestre. At Trieste you just walk straight out, no steps.The trains are step up and if one person gets on and the other lifts the bag up to them it works. Plus people are helpful. If it helps, I'm 74 and managed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mexicobob Posted September 2, 2022 #17 Share Posted September 2, 2022 9 hours ago, Aloha 1 said: Yes, there is a storage rack that runs the length of the car for carry ons. If you go from St. Lucia station there is a ramp to take your bags up into the station. Same with Venezia Mestre. At Trieste you just walk straight out, no steps.The trains are step up and if one person gets on and the other lifts the bag up to them it works. Plus people are helpful. If it helps, I'm 74 and managed. Thanks for the information. Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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