Judging the New Riva Diva
All Images courtesy of Riva/Ferretti Group.
The ‘Diva’ Brings A New Look to Riva
This is either the most ingenious model-naming since Cigarette’s ‘Top Gun’, or a laughable tongue-twister that will soon require a rebrand. Regardless, let’s discuss the 82-foot Riva ‘Diva’, the newest addition to the Riva flybridge range made up of the Argo (90’), Corsaro Super (102’) and the Dolcevita (110’).
How Does the ‘Diva’ Fit INto the Riva Lineup?
The 88-foot Riva Folgore succeeded the Domino in September 2020.
Before the launch of the ‘Diva’ in September 2023 at the Cannes Yachting Festival, I felt Riva had a lineup hole. The sport line ranged from the Ribelle (66’) to the Folgore (88’ – previously the Domino), while the flybridge line started with the aforementioned Argo (90’). The trouble: lots of premium boaters want a flybridge well before they get to 90 feet. The 88-foot Folgore was priced excessively to competing comps and did not offer much more than its smaller sibling, the 76-foot Perseo Super. The Folgore became an expensive interim option for anyone willing to close, and the resale market agrees by having a surplus (7 current listings, 6 of which are older than 150 days).
Then, in walks the ‘Diva’. A hot new 82’ model (true 83’) attracting the eyes of all the existing and committed Folgore owners. I’m not saying all Folgore owners can easily convert to a ‘Diva’ (ex: if you deal with a fixed bridge), but the Diva has features the old Folgore just can’t muster up, like a massive flybridge under a sporty hardtop, and a 376 sq. ft. aft cockpit. I’d guess that inspiration came from the success of the Sanlorenzo SX line, built just 30 minutes down the road.
COmparing the ‘Diva’ to the Market
The Diva specifications align with the market’s expectation at the size: 82’ feet with 4 cabins including a full-beam master, a top speed of 31 knots on 1900HP, and a sizable salon leading to a main deck galley. This general specification aligns with with the Sanlorenzo SX88 & SX76, Princess Y85 & Y80, Sunseeker 86 & 88, and more. The eye-opening factor is Riva’s new willingness to leave more of the main deck outside when its not been a popular design feature in their sport or flybridge series’. The Corsaro Super is the only model to previously offer an expanded outdoor space, and even so, its extended swim platform is barely an attempt at matching the market’s interest in fresh outdoor air. The ‘Diva’ finally fills the void, but at a hefty price.
In the past 5 years, Riva may have lost fresh-air customers to the trendy Sanlorenzo (pictured), but I think the Diva may welcome a few back. Riva’s modern opulence is fulfilled by no other builder, and the customer journey is no longer hindered by the underwhelming Folgore.
The Diva swaps Riva’s experiential focus outdoors.
The SX line of Sanlorenzo was first to maximize the exterior swim platform space.
Key Features
Buying trends prove owners want to be closer to the water and the Diva delivers, with folding bulwarks and a deep swim platform as seen throughout market leaders. Now, you can make the moderate jump from a 76-foot Riva Perseo to an 82-foot Riva Diva and gain a massive amount of valuable outdoor and indoor square footage.
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Engines 2 x MAN V 12 1900
Engine HP 1900 HP
Max speed 31 kn [270 nm]
Cruise speed 27 kn [290 nm]
Fuel 6500L /1,717 US gals.
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Length overall (LOA) 25,29m. / 83 ft. 0 in.
Length of Hull (L) 22,56 m. / 74 ft. 0 in.
Waterline Length 19,94 m. / 65 ft. 5 in.
Max beam [m] 6,08 m. / 19 ft. 11 in.
Draft 2,00 m. / 6 ft. 7 in.
Laden displacement 73,00 ton./ 160,937 lbs.
Unladen displacement 63,50 ton./ 139,994 lbs.
People on board 20
Water 990 L /262 US gals.
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Custom color for Hull+Deck+Aft (Regal Silver with bright black details)
Superstructure metallic color (Regal Silver with bright black details) Gyro stabilizer
Engines MAN 1900 HP - diff than std
Gloss Rosewood Timber
SpotZero Watermaker
Lacquering diff. from std.
Automatic battery charger for Generators
Salon: entrance door to be electric
Antenna TV SAT UHD7 USA with dome (receivers in salon and master cabin)
Cockpit area manual bimini with carbon poles
Flybridge: awnings at bow
Foredeck: Manual Bimini Top with Carbon Fiber Poles (4) and canopy (1) for the sofa.
Sundeck: manual awning with carbon fiber poles (2) and canopy
Main deck bridge - 3 x display upgrade from 16" to 19"
Sundeck control station - 2 x display upgrade from 12" to 16"
Premium Sound in Master Cabin
Bulwarks side openings (one for each side)
Helm station: leather upholstery diff than std
Dining area md: dining table in marble
Master cabin: fabric for sofa diff.
Larger Walk in Wardrobe
Master cabin: nauk leather
Master cabin: additional fridge
Third Control Station in Cockpit
Stabilizing fins
Side underwater lights on side (5 each side) - White Color
Underwater lights on transom (2) - White Color
Salon: drawer fridge
VIP cabin: additional safe
Hydraulic Stern Thruster
USB type A + C outlets (13 pcs: 2 in each cabin + 2 in salon + 1 in bridge + 2 in crew area)
Joystick Dual Station
Joystick Dynamic Positioning System
US Decoder in VIP Cabin
US Decoder in Starboard Guest Cabin
US Decoder in Portside Guest Cabin
Receiver in captain cabin
TV 24" in captain's cabin
Rubrail upholstered with black leather diff than std
All cabins: mattresses diff than std
Electric Roman style curtains in lower deck (excl. black out blinds, crew areas, and bathrooms)
Electric curtains in main deck and lower deck (excl. black out blinds, bridge, galley, salone entrance door, crew areas and bathrooms)
Additional aft mooring cleats (couple)
Foredeck: fixed table (stainless steel leg and gloss 100 wood top)
Stainless steel protection for side cleats
Galley cooking top in marble - diff from std
Dimmer switch for lights (in selected areas)
Flybridge: free standing diff than std
Flybridge: top mobile bar counter top diff than std
Flybridge: additional grill for bar furniture
Electric black out blinds in all cabins (excl: crew area and bathrooms)
Electric black out curtains for ceiling window in VIP cabin
Additional glassholders
Standard glass holders
AIS System receiver SIMRAD NAIS500
Marble in bathrooms diff from std
Internet 5G, 4G, and 3G
Boat Name (Predisposition) rear illuminate
Washing machine and dryer
Domotic A package in salon and master cabin (one remote control with iPad)
Premium A/V package area "B"
Slide launch system for tender Williams 395 Sportjet
External Upholstery in white, with diamond stitching, piping color Prodigy color - diff than std
Premium sound for external areas with loudspeakers
Premium sound area "B"
Flir thermal night vision video camera
Cockpit: privacy shade/panel for aft sofa (USA) Shore cable reeler: electrically operated
Predisposition for Starlink antenna
Roman blinds diff than std
Centralized system for oil change (engines, inverters and generators) Carpeted floor diff from std
Antigrounding Watchit system
Additional pole shower for aft platform
Décor soft diff than std
MAN EAPP certificate
Canvas Package
US Premium Accessory Package
Décor Accessory Package
Pricing
At a USA MSRP of just over $10,000,000, the Diva is the tip-top of luxury. Can you get more for your money elsewhere? Yes. But a Riva owner is not seeking bang for their buck. They seek fine finishing, premium build quality and a name that spans over 120 years of yachting prominence.
Contact me via links below for further details on the Riva Diva, or competitive models at a better price and/or value.
About the Author
Reed Nicol is a licensed yacht broker with experience in all corners of the marine industry. He’s worked as an executive and sales director in yacht manufacturing and distribution, has started and managed commercial charter operations, and managed notable refits. Read more about Reed’s marine journey, his love of helping 1st time boaters and his entrepreneurial spirit here.
Reed Nicol [Licensed FL Yacht Broker #11926]
201-264-6356 | Reed@RNMarine.com
