RIVA 54 METRI IS THE LARGEST RIVA EVER BUILT, THE NEW WONDER OF THE SEA
The Riva flagship, built entirely from aluminium and under 500 GT, is a masterpiece of design, innovation and craftsmanship that elevates the legend to a new level.–54 metres of extraordinary beauty and a masterpiece of elegance and majesty that elevates the style of the world’s most famous shipyard to a new level: Riva 54Metri is the largest Riva ever built.
The result of a meticulous design process, this superyacht reimagines the brand’s classic stylistic hallmarks on a monumental scale, without affecting the formal integrity that makes every Riva immediately recognisable. The yacht’s balanced proportions, sleek silhouette and clean lines project an image of remarkable harmony, while the contemporary detailing and sculpted surfaces – pointed up by metallic paint – add depth and a third dimension to the profile of this refined work of design.
With a length overall of 54.83 metres and a maximum beam of 9.18 metres, the all-aluminium Riva 54Metri has a gross tonnage under 500 GT and is perfectly aligned with the timeless style that has defined the brand’s identity for over 180 years. Majestic and elegant, Riva 54Metri is the result of a joint effort by Officina Italiana Design, the firm founded by Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta, the exclusive designer of the entire Riva range for 30 years, the Product Strategy Committee and the Ferretti Group Engineering Department.
“The Riva 54Metri is much more than the largest Riva ever built. It is the expression of over 180 years of craftsmanship, innovation and an uncompromising pursuit of beauty. What makes Riva unique is its ability to respect its extraordinary heritage without ever becoming captive to it. We are proud of the icons that have shaped our history, but our responsibility is to create the icons of the future. This yacht embodies that philosophy. It carries the timeless elegance that has defined Riva for generations, while setting new standards in design, technology, comfort and the onboard experience. Every great brand must honor its past. The very best brands use that past as a foundation to build an even greater future. The Riva 54Metri is a powerful reminder that the best chapters of this remarkable story are still being written.” said Stassi Anastassov, Ferretti Group Global Chief Executive Officer.
“Riva 54Metri is a sleek and elegant yacht: a balanced blend of sportiness and sophistication. She achieves a unique equilibrium between volumes, proportions and masses, becoming an almost sculptural object. A few distinctive features – such as the forward sweep of the deckhouse and windscreen, or the angled lines of the stern section echoed by the steel handrails on the upper decks – give this yacht a strong identity that is instantly recognisable as part of the Riva world. The aft beach club boasts unrivalled surface area as a result of four side sections that swing out on two levels,” commented Mauro Micheli, Chief Designer, and Sergio Beretta, CEO at Officina Italiana Design.
The personality of Riva’s flagship model is expressed by the yacht’s sleek, sporty lines: a sophisticated combination of Moon Grey, London Grey and Bright Black colourways, enhanced by polished steel detailing, points up a classic, sculptural silhouette that showcases the unmistakable aquamarine waterline. Riva 54Metri spans four decks – with the main, upper and lower decks connected by a central lift – and can sleep up to ten guests in four cabins and a magnificent master suite at the bow on the main deck, while the crew quarters consist of five double cabins and a captain’s cabin next to the helm station.
The concept driving Riva 54Metri’s design is seamless connection with the water, expressed through a sequence of generous, panoramic settings that establish a natural flow between indoor and outdoor spaces. From the large floor-to-ceiling windows and multiple outdoor areas to the fold-out bulwarks that extend the beach area and cockpit, transforming them into terraces that seem to float above the water, every feature is designed to intensify the relationship with the natural environment and maximise the sense of space.
At the same time, the layout is carefully planned to ensure maximum privacy and discreet service, with completely separate pathways for guests and crew. The spacious outdoor settings are as spectacular as they are distinctive, while the interiors showcase a refined sense of material richness in which natural teak interacts with fine marbles such as Tunisian Sahara Noir and African Bianco Rhino, with leather-clad surfaces and with polished steel detailing. The result is a sophisticated, harmonious ambiance characterised by elegant contrasts of colour and texture that are integrated into the style featured on every deck.
MAIN DECK The design of the main deck focuses the guest experience on a direct relationship with the water, established by interconnecting the indoor and outdoor spaces. BEACH AREA At the stern, a 5 m² transformer platform with an extra-wide walkway – about a metre and a half long – leads to the 42.5 m² beach area on the lower deck. The pool measuring four by two metres in the centre of this area features white ceramic tiles and has generous sun loungers areas on either side. The pool, fitted with two freshwater tanks and a heating system, is designed to remain full even when the yacht is underway, eliminating the need to empty and refill it for short transfers, which simplifies management and ensures maximum availability for use. On either side of the beach area, two fold-out bulwarks extend the available deck space by an additional 20 m² (10 m² each) bringing the total in the beach area to over 60 m². This area can also be shaded when necessary by deploying an awning with a semi-automatic tensioning system, also featured at the stern and bow of the upper and sun decks. Completing the area is a gym enclosed by tinted glass and accessed through an upward-opening glass-clad panel. This space features an exercise bike and a treadmill, plus a generous storage area and a day head, as well as providing direct access to the engine room forward on the starboard side.
Six steps lead up to the cockpit on the main deck, which extends across 45 m² and is furnished with a large forward-facing sofa complete with chaise longues, freestanding armchairs, a storage unit on the port side colour-coordinated with the hull, and an American bar opposite fitted with a fridge, ice maker and sink. The external staircase leading to the upper deck is on the port side of the cockpit, while the second vertical access point to the engine room is located at the start of the port walkway. The cockpit also features two fold-out bulwarks measuring about 6.6 m² each, adding a total surface area of 13.2 m². These terraces that seem to float above the water can also be left open when underway.
MAIN DECK INTERIOR A large electrically operated sliding door leads from the cockpit to the main salon, a bright and sophisticated setting split between the living area aft and a dining space forward. The two areas are also distinguished by the use of different materials for both the ceilings and the floors, which flow seamlessly between the indoor area and the cockpit. Two full-height storage units, featuring identical Sahara Noir marble niches with marble-clad bases, flank the entrance to the main salon. Immediately after the salon is the living area, which is furnished with a large L-shaped sofa upholstered in light-coloured fabric and two white leather armchairs, plus a pouffe in the centre. Its oak floor continues into the dining area, where the large table seating ten, with a contrasting Sahara Noir top and Poliform chairs, stands on a Bianco Rhino marble platform. The table is lit by a crystal chandelier, while behind it a 65-inch TV drops down from a compartment hidden in the ceiling, blending seamlessly into the interior design. The forward bulkhead, made up of two vertical storage units clad in Sahara Noir marble, with a natural teak panel in the centre designed to display a work of art, separates the salon from the rest of the main deck.
On the starboard side, an automatic sliding door leads to the lobby on the main deck, which acts as the central hub for the entire vessel. This area can also be entered from the quay when the superyacht is moored alongside. The lift in the central lobby connects the three decks and there is also a day head with a black marble sink and wood-clad walls.
