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The Riva tender is an icon of the silver screen, and a maritime legend.
From Bridgitte Bardot posing on board in 1963’s Le Mepris to James Bond speeding up the Thames in Casino Royale, there’s no underestimating the history and glamour of this legendary wooden tender.
A range of Riva tenders have starred in over 40 movies with film stars such as Clark Gable and Sophia Loren, each new film only adding to the Riva brand’s legend and mystique. The Riva runabout steals the show in every scene, with those gorgeous low lines, glossy mahogany finish, and powerful performance.
Today, no matter where you are, a Riva tender will still turn heads, whether you’re motoring in high style up the canals of Venice or being dropped off in the Riva at a St Tropez beach club.
The brand has a towering history from tiny beginnings as a boat repair service in 1842, with its reputation reaching cult status in 1962 with the launch of the Aquarama, designed by Carlo Riva and quickly coming to be known as ‘the Ferrari of the boat world’. The Riva wooden runabout may have captured (and sustained) the world’s attention as the ultimate lifestyle icon, but the Riva brand has broken plenty of boundaries since then.
Today, Riva is owned by the Ferretti group and has expanded into superyacht builds, now producing spectacular yachts up to 50 metres in length. Where the historic wooden Rivas summon up the glory days of yesteryear, the Riva superyachts of today are modern technical marvels, bringing together the sleek grace and raw power of the Riva brand.
One such example is M/Y MAROON, a 27m sports fly coupe yacht currently for sale through bluewater. This sporty classic yacht is one of the Domino Super series, reaches up to 40 knots, and accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 ensuite staterooms, comprising a master, VIP, double and twin.
M/Y ELYSIUM I is a stunning 33m Riva superyacht which was launched in 2019 and features a five-stateroom layout including a main deck master and 2 VIPs. She has a light-filled modern interior complete with baby grand piano, a cruising speed of 18knots, and is available for charter in the Spanish Balearics.
It’s been quite the journey from Riva’s beginnings as a humble boat repair service to the extraordinary superyachts of today. But the legend remains. To buy or charter a Riva is to experience a piece of yachting history — a stunning combination of Riviera style and Hollywood glamour that stands the test of time.
M/Y Maroon
