Riviera 50 Sports Motor Yacht Rivals

Which yacht is best for you? As always, it’s all about personal choice.

Accommodation

If accommodating guests overnight is your main concern, then the Riviera 50 Sports Motor Yacht which offers well-appointed accommodation for up to 6 guests with its 3 cabin layout option does not match its rivals. Many of its competitors including the Fairline 53 offer slightly more guest accommodation sleeping up to 8 guests in 4 cabins, making them better choices for those seeking to maximise the number of family and friends they can sleep onboard. However, for maximum comfort for the owner, the 50 Sports Motor Yacht features a full-beam master cabin with an en-suite bathroom, hull side windows and a sofa. Equivalently, the Ferretti Yachts 550 and Sunseeker 52 also offer 3 cabins, but with facilities for 6 guests, however they still offer an exceptional level of comfort for family vacations.

Unique Characteristics

Each yacht also brings unique features to the forefront. The Fairline 53 impresses with its extensive range of 867 nautical miles, ideal for long voyages. The Fairline 53, Maritimo M54, Cranchi E56F Evoluzione, Sunseeker 52 and Sunseeker 55 all feature shallow drafts for yachts of this size, allowing them to navigate waters inaccessible to deeper vessels. The Horizon E56 focuses on performance and efficiency, with a cruising speed of 28 knots. Meanwhile, the Cranchi E56F Evoluzione offers the best raw performance, with a maximum speed of 35 knots.

Summary

Despite stiff competition, the Riviera 50 Sports Motor Yacht stands out with notable features and design elements. These yachts cater to a wide range of preferences and needs, making the choice a matter of personal taste and specific requirements in the world of luxury yachting.

When considering a new (or indeed used) yacht, it’s certainly important to wonder about the alternatives in the Riviera Sports Motor Yacht range or indeed its competitors. Browse our hand-picked selection of 13 competing models.

Riviera 50 Sports Motor Yacht

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  • LOA 17.01m
  • Cabins 3
  • Max Speed Knots

50 Sports Motor Yacht Rival Yachts to Consider

Sunseeker

Manhattan 55 (Mk2)

17.21m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2021

Sunseeker

Manhattan 52 (Mk2)

17.21m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2016 - 2021

Horizon

E56

17.07m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2012 - 2021

Cranchi

E56F Evoluzione

17.2m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2016 - 2021

Maritimo

M54 (Mk1)

17.23m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2018 - 2020

Absolute

58 FLY

17.27m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2016 - 2020

Riviera

54 Enclosed Flybridge

17.6m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2019 - 2023

Ferretti Yachts

Ferretti 550

17.42m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2015 - 2022

Maritimo

M55 (Mk1)

17.27m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2021 - 2024

Maritimo

M51 (Mk2)

16.19m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2019

Riviera

45 Open Flybridge

15.66m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2007 - 2021

Riviera

57 Enclosed Flybridge

18.5m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2015 - 2022

Fairline

Squadron 53 (Mk2)

16.92m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2019 - 2022