Riva is the Italian yard from Sarnico, on Lake Iseo, famous for its mahogany runabouts and now for sleek, fast sport yachts. Most Rivas you can charter are 60 to 110 feet, and the largest is the 177 foot SAIRU.
At the standard we recommend, a crewed Riva costs about €92,000 a week in high season in Greece and about €135,000 in the South of France, mostly the newest 88 to 110 footers. The 60 to 89 footers run about €23,000 to €46,500.
We charter Rivas in Greece, Italy and the South of France, and our guide for each destination is linked below.
What is Riva known for?
- Heritage: boat building in Sarnico since 1842, and the Aquarama runabout that made the name.
- Style: long, low lines and glossy finishes that turn heads in Monaco and St Tropez.
- Speed: sport yachts built to cruise fast between bays.
- The Ferretti Group: Riva is the sister yard of Ferretti, Pershing and CRN.
Where can you charter a Riva?
| Destination | Typical high-season week | Our guide |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | 60 to 69 ft: about €23,000 80 to 89 ft: about €46,500 90 to 99 ft: about €85,000 100 to 129 ft: about €119,500 SAIRU, 177 ft: €375,000 |
Riva charter in Greece |
| Italy | 70 to 99 ft: about €57,000 100 to 129 ft: about €155,000 130 to 164 ft: about €245,000 |
Riva charter in Italy |
| South of France | 60 to 79 ft: about €33,600 80 to 99 ft: about €70,000 100 to 129 ft: about €155,000 130 to 164 ft: about €245,000 |
Riva charter in the South of France |
Each guide has the full range for that destination, the yachts based there and the costs on top of the charter fee.
We also charter Rivas in Croatia, Ibiza and Mallorca. Ask us about any of them and we will quote it.
How much does a Riva cost to charter per week?
A crewed Riva of 90 to 109 feet typically costs about €110,000 a week in high season in the Mediterranean. A 70 to 89 footer runs about €50,000, and a Riva of 110 feet and up about €170,000.
| Size | Common models | Mediterranean | Caribbean and United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 70 ft | Riva 66 and 68 | €28,000 to €33,000 | One yacht, $33,600 |
| 70 to 89 ft | Riva 76 and 88 | €50,000 typical €19,500 to €85,000 |
A few yachts, $50,000 to $99,000 |
| 90 to 109 ft | Riva 100 Corsaro and 110 Dolcevita | €110,000 typical €85,000 to €165,000 |
A few yachts, $85,000 to $120,000 |
| 110 ft and up | Riva 130 Bellissima and 54 meter SAIRU | €170,000 typical €99,000 to €375,000 |
One yacht, $135,000 |
High-season weekly rates of the Rivas built 2000 or later in our charter system, October 2026. Mediterranean yachts are priced in euros and American yachts in dollars.
The APA for running costs, usually 30 to 40% on a motor yacht, plus local VAT and the crew gratuity, come on top.
The smaller Rivas cost less but carry two or three crew and fewer cabins. For a fully crewed week we recommend a Riva of about 90 feet and up.
How does Riva compare with Sunseeker and Sanlorenzo?
The yards we are asked to compare most, side by side:
- Riva: about €135,000 a typical high-season week on the French Riviera at the standard we recommend.
- Sunseeker: the British sport yacht yard, about €155,000. See our Sunseeker yacht charter page.
- Sanlorenzo: semi-custom Italian yachts, about €142,500. See our Sanlorenzo yacht charter page.
Which Rivas do we recommend?
These are the largest and newest Rivas we list. Rates are the top of each yacht’s high-season range.
SAIRU is a 2025, 177 foot Riva superyacht for 10 guests, the largest Riva we list. She runs up to €375,000 a week.
BELLA DONNA is a 2025, 109 foot Riva based in Antibes for 10 guests, up to €165,000 a week.
People also ask
How much does it cost to charter a Riva?
At the standard we recommend, about €92,000 a week in high season in Greece and about €135,000 in the South of France. The APA, usually 30 to 40%, VAT and the crew gratuity come on top.
Is Riva part of Ferretti?
Yes. Riva belongs to the Ferretti Group, with Ferretti Yachts, Pershing and CRN.
Where are Riva yachts built?
In Italy, in Sarnico on Lake Iseo and, for the larger yachts, in La Spezia.
How many guests can a Riva take?
Most charter Rivas take 8 to 10 guests.
Where is the best place to charter a Riva?
The French Riviera, Greece and Croatia in summer.
Riva Motor Yachts to charter
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