Riva

Timeless Italian elegance since 1842.

Riva is perhaps the most timeless name in yacht building: founded in 1842 by the fisherman Pietro Riva on Lake Iseo in Italy. What began as a ship repair yard grew, under the leadership of his grandson Carlo Riva, to become the leading name for gleaming mahogany speedboats.

Every Riva exudes the Italian dolce vita. It is the sort of boat that film stars and royalty have been boating in front of the cameras for decades, and which has lost none of its glamour.

Facts & figures

• Founded in 1842 by Pietro Riva
• Still operating from Sarnico, Italy (and two other locations)
• Best known for the Aquarama (wooden speedboats)
• Part of the Ferretti Group