Riviera Yacht Boats History & Heritage

Established in 1980 in Terrey Hills, a suburb north of Sydney, Riviera Yachts embarked on its journey as a small-scale operation, crafting the robust Riviera 38 Mk1. This initial model, characterized by its practicality and seaworthiness, featured a squared-off transom and an expansive aft cockpit, ideal for sport fishing.

In 1981, the company relocated to Queensland's Gold Coast, setting up a new shipyard with a team of five, and produced eight boats. This move marked the beginning of steady growth, with each new model building upon the success of its predecessor. Riviera's expansion was rapid, venturing into the US market in 1983 and expanding to Europe in 1985.

Entering the early 1990s, Riviera not only continued its signature flybridge cruisers but also introduced the open-top Offshore series of fast-planing powerboats. The range expanded to include models with enclosed flybridges alongside open flybridge yachts.

By the late 1990s, Riviera had become a major player in the leisure boatbuilding industry, boasting a staff of 280. In preparation for further growth, the company moved into a purpose-built production shipyard in Coomera, a suburb of Gold Coast, which still serves as its headquarters.

The year 2000 brought a refreshed look to the core flybridge cruiser range, setting the stage for the evolution of the current Riviera lineup. After a management buyout in 2002, the company experienced expansion, introduced numerous new models, including the Sport Yacht series, and expanded its dealer network. Despite facing challenges, Riviera emerged from administration in 2010 and returned to private ownership in 2012, with local property developer Rodney Longhurst acquiring the company. Longhurst, serving as the chairman, also oversaw the acquisition of Belize Yachts in the same year.

With a history spanning four decades and the construction of over 5,600 motor yachts, Riviera stands as Australia's leading builder of luxury yachts.

Riviera Yacht At A Glance

A brief summary of statistics, facts, and figures for Princess Yachts.

Shipyard History

  • Year Founded 1980
  • Headquarters Town Coomera QLD
  • Headquarters Country Australia

Workforce & Output

  • Total Workforce 640
  • Data for Workforce Year 2018

Superyachts Delivered Facts & Figures

Explore comprehensive statistics, facts, and figures encompassing all in-production and discontinued Riviera Yacht models.

Total 7
Largest 82'
Average
Length 80'
Average
Volume 78GT
Average
Age 4.2yrs

Superyachts (+78ft) Delivered Per Year



Model Timeline

Research all the in production and discontinued Riviera Yacht Boat models and immerse yourself in their history. Learn about each models features, generations, redesigns, notable features, specification, layouts, photo galleries and video from each individual model year*.

Key: 25 In-Production 34 Discontinued

1990
1990
2000
2010
2024
1990
1990
2000
2010
2024

58 Enclosed Bridge

58ft

5000 Sport Yacht

54ft

3600 Sport Yacht

38ft

4800 Sport Yacht

50ft

Current Riviera Model Range

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Sport Yacht Range  

6800 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition

72' 9"ft

Production: 2024 - to date

Generations: 1

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Sports Motor Yacht Range  

58 Sports Motor Yacht

64' 8"ft

Production: 2024 - to date

Generations: 1

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SUV Yacht Range  

585 SUV

65'ft

Production: 2023 - to date

Generations: 1

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Sports Motor Yacht Range  

46 Sport Motor Yacht

52' 2"ft

Production: 2023 - to date

Generations: 1

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Motor Yacht Range  

78 Motor Yacht Enclosed Bridge Deck

80' 8"ft

Production: 2022 - to date

Generations: 1

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SUV Yacht Range  

465 SUV

52' 2"ft

Production: 2022 - to date

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

4600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition

50' 3"ft

Production: 2022 - to date

Generations: 1

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Motor Yacht Range  

78 Motor Yacht Open Bridge Deck

80' 8"ft

Production: 2021 - to date

Generations: 1

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Sports Motor Yacht Range  

68 Sport Motor Yacht (Gen 2)

75'ft

Production: 2021 - to date

Generations: 2

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SUV Yacht Range  

645 SUV

69' 8"ft

Production: 2021 - to date

Generations: 1

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Sports Motor Yacht Range  

64 Sports Motor Yacht

69' 8"ft

Production: 2020 - to date

Generations: 1

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Sports Motor Yacht Range  

50 Sports Motor Yacht

55' 10"ft

Production: 2020 - to date

Generations: 1

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SUV Yacht Range  

505 SUV

55' 10"ft

Production: 2020 - to date

Generations: 1

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Sports Motor Yacht Range  

72 Sport Motor Yacht (Gen 2)

78' 3"ft

Production: 2019 - to date

Generations: 2

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Sport Yacht Range  

6000 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition (Gen 2)

63' 4"ft

Production: 2019 - to date

Generations: 2

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Sport Yacht Range  

5400 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition (Gen 2)

57' 3"ft

Production: 2019 - to date

Generations: 2

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Sedan Range  

Belize 66 Sedan

69' 3"ft

Production: 2018 - to date

Generations: 1

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Daybridge Range  

Belize 66 Daybridge

69' 3"ft

Production: 2018 - to date

Generations: 1

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Open Flybridge Range  

39 Open Flybridge

43' 6"ft

Production: 2018 - to date

Generations: 1

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SUV Yacht Range  

395 SUV

43' 6"ft

Production: 2018 - to date

Generations: 1

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SUV Yacht Range  

575 SUV

60' 8"ft

Production: 2016 - to date

Generations: 1

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SUV Yacht Range  

445 SUV

47' 9"ft

Production: 2013 - to date

Generations: 1

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Daybridge Range  

Belize 54 Daybridge

59' 9"ft

Production: 2012 - to date

Generations: 1

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Sedan Range  

Belize 54 Sedan

54' 2"ft

Production: 2011 - to date

Generations: 1

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Open Flybridge Range  

43 Open Flybridge

47' 5"ft

Production: 2010 - to date

Generations: 1

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Discontinued Riviera Models

SUV Yacht Range  

545 SUV

57' 9"ft

Production: 2019 - 2024

Generations: 1

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Enclosed Flybridge Range  

54 Enclosed Flybridge

57' 9"ft

Production: 2019 - 2023

Generations: 1

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Enclosed Flybridge Range  

57 Enclosed Flybridge

60' 8"ft

Production: 2015 - 2022

Generations: 1

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Open Flybridge Range  

45 Open Flybridge

51' 5"ft

Production: 2007 - 2021

Generations: 1

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Sports Motor Yacht Range  

72 Sports Motor Yacht (Gen 1)

78' 3"ft

Production: 2017 - 2019

Generations: 2

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Sport Yacht Range  

6000 Sport Yacht (Gen 1)

63' 4"ft

Production: 2014 - 2019

Generations: 2

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SUV Yacht Range  

525 SUV

57' 9"ft

Production: 2015 - 2019

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

5400 Sport Yacht (Gen 1)

57' 3"ft

Production: 2016 - 2019

Generations: 2

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Enclosed Flybridge Range  

52 Enclosed Flybridge

56' 8"ft

Production: 2015 - 2019

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

4800 Sport Yacht (Gen 1)

50'ft

Production: 2016 - 2019

Generations: 2

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Sports Motor Yacht Range  

39 Sports Motor Yacht

43' 6"ft

Production: 2018 - 2019

Generations: 1

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Enclosed Flybridge Range  

77 Enclosed Flybridge

81' 2"ft

Production: 2015 - 2018

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

3600 Sport Yacht (Gen 2)

38' 6"ft

Production: 2014 - 2017

Generations: 1

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Enclosed Flybridge Range  

53 Enclosed Flybridge

59' 9"ft

Production: 2011 - 2013

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

4700 Sport Yacht

54' 9"ft

Production: 2007 - 2013

Generations: 1

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Sport Yacht Range  

5000 Sport Yacht (Gen 1)

54' 9"ft

Production: 2007 - 2013

Generations: 1

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45 Convertible

51' 3"ft

Production: 2008 - 2012

Generations: 1

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47 Convertible

53' 1"ft

Production: 2003 - 2009

Generations: 1

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51 Convertible

51'ft

Production: 2004 - 2009

Generations: 1

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Enclosed Flybridge Range  

58 Enclosed Bridge (Gen 1)

58'ft

Production: 2003 - 2008

Generations: 1

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37 Convertible

37' 11"ft

Production: 2002 - 2008

Generations: 1

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Enclosed Flybridge Range  

60 Enclosed Bridge Convertible

64' 5"ft

Production: 2005 - 2007

Generations: 1

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40 Convertible

46' 4"ft

Production: 2000 - 2007

Generations: 1

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Enclosed Flybridge Range  

48 Enclosed Bridge

48'ft

Production: 1996 - 2004

Generations: 1

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4000 Offshore

40'ft

Production: 1997 - 2004

Generations: 1

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3000 Offshore

34' 9"ft

Production: 2000 - 2004

Generations: 1

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43 Convertible

48' 6"ft

Production: 1997 - 2003

Generations: 1

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36 Convertible

36'ft

Production: 1994 - 2002

Generations: 1

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34 Convertible

34'ft

Production: 1997 - 2002

Generations: 1

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39 Convertible

39' 4"ft

Production: 1994 - 2000

Generations: 1

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33 Convertible (Gen 1)

37' 3"ft

Production: 1990 - 1997

Generations: 1

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42 Convertible (Gen 1)

43' 4"ft

Production: 1992 - 1995

Generations: 1

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