RIVA

Riva — one of the oldest and most reputable shipyards in Italy. It is named after its creator — Pietro Riva. Skilful boatman founded the shipyard in the mid-19th century.

His son Pietro Ernesto multiplied the skills of his father when he introduced piston engines to the manufacturing of ships.

The new heir — Serafino Riva — focused on the construction of boats. It was in his time that the company has achieved considerable fame and name Riva was perceived as a sign of quality.

In 2000 Riva joined the Ferretti Group. Three years later the shipyard was founded in La Spezia, specializing in the production of yachts over 65 feet.

Today's range of the company includes super and mega yacht and sport yachts. Five models — one open and four flybridges — are currently built in the La Spezia shipyard.

The company produces sports yachts from 33 to 67.5 feet. The latest sports model Riva — 68 Ego — has an engine capacity of 3,100 horsepower.

Riva produces two models of powerboats: a 30-foot Shuttle and 33-foot Sunriva.

New yachts 68' Ego, 115' Athena, Shuttle, 63' Vertigo, 75' Venere and 85' Opera Super, recently appeared on the shipbuilding market, produced a strong impression on competitors and on customers of Riva

Today Riva is a brand with a century and a half legendary history, which can be equalled to concepts such as prestige, privilege, exclusivity and luxury.