Riva
Experience the epitome of iconic and classically Italian powerboats with Riva, a legendary luxury brand that is now part of the esteemed Ferretti Group. Despite its association, Riva maintains a distinctive style, character, and set of values, paying homage to its original ideals in every yacht for sale.
Riva's illustrious heritage traces back nearly two centuries when Pietro Riva, a young master shipwright, established a shipyard on Lake Iseo in 1842. The brand gained international acclaim with significant victories in early 20th-century powerboat racing and reached its zenith in the 1950s and 60s. During this golden era, Riva's impeccably engineered wooden speedboats became iconic symbols, synonymous with movie stars, aristocracy, and the essence of 'la dolce vita.' Even today, these boats command a significant value.
In 1969, Riva transitioned to building glassfiber boats, and after a period of non-Italian ownership, it joined the Ferretti Group in 2000. Riva currently operates from two shipyards: its historic headquarters in Sarnico on Lake Iseo and a modern production center in La Spezia on the Ligurian coast. The diverse output includes 14 models across four ranges, ranging from classic 8m (27ft) open launches to 50-meter superyachts, encompassing sportfly and flybridge series.
Whether opting for a classic or contemporary model from Riva's extensive range of yachts for sale, you are guaranteed superlative style, build quality, craftsmanship, and finish – a true embodiment of the Riva legacy.
Current Riva Range
Find your perfect Riva today. Explore the full Riva model range in one place - from the Open to the Superyacht Division range. Discover more about the design, performance and technology of each model within the current model range.
Timeless elegance, high performance and superlative finish – the essence of the Riva brand
Serious style and space, the extra deck just means more chances to enjoy the Riva way, while a separate pilothouse reflects the more serious cruising credentials
Merging Riva’s iconic sports style with an exciting sports bridge top makes so much sense, while keeping the signature sleek silhouette intact.
Riva moves into the world of superyachts with typically confident design, featuring sharp styling, exciting decks and lots of glass
Riva At A Glance
Find out more about Riva with our compact summary and highlights of the builder.
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Founded182 Years Ago
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Production Facilities2 Yards
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HeadquartersItalyForlì
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Hull MaterialsAluminium, Composite, GRP / Fibreglass, Steel
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Largest Build50m
Lombardia, Italy
Recent Riva Awards
Check out the award winning and finalist yachts and models from Riva
30.18m
Finalist
Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2023
Recent Riva News
Browse our collection of articles and commentary on the models and yachts from Riva.
Riva 82’ Diva: Middle East Debut at DIBS
29th February 2024
World Premiere: The all-electric Riva El-Iseo
17th January 2024
First Riva 82' Diva launched ahead of Cannes debut
Italian shipyard Riva has launched the first Riva 82' Diva, bringing a new boat size ...
12th July 2023
Riva announces first sale of the 54 Metri
Italian shipyard Riva has announced the contract signing of the first Riva 54 Metri, ...
3rd March 2023
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