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About Riva Yachts
In 1842, the Riva legend began with a young shipwright in the town of Sarnico. After a devastating storm, Pietro Riva tirelessly restored numerous vessels, igniting the brand’s outstanding reputation. Riva’s journey unfolded as they introduced boats powered by internal combustion engines, transitioning their production to motorboats, and achieving remarkable wins and records in racing competitions.
Design & Lifestyle
It was Carlo Riva’s extraordinary talent and passion in the 1950s that transformed Riva boats into icons of design and lifestyle. The birth of the iconic Aquarama in 1962 marked a milestone, and in 1969, Riva ventured into crafting vessels from fiberglass. Despite the rise of this new material, Riva remained dedicated to producing wooden runabouts until 1996. Throughout the years, the company underwent ownership changes, and in 1991, Mauro Micheli designed the 58′ Bahamas, the first yacht to bear the Riva name.
Riva Yachts Today
Fast forward to May 2000, Riva formed an alliance with the esteemed Ferretti Group, who meticulously restored Riva to its current position as a frontrunner in the global boating industry. This remarkable journey owes its success to the exceptional expertise of the group’s Engineering department and the visionary sensibility of designer Mauro Micheli, co-founder of Officina Italiana Design alongside Sergio Beretta. Together, they have masterfully crafted the entire Riva fleet, showcasing unparalleled finesse and ingenuity.
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