Riva 130 Bellissima

Onboard the Riva 130 Bellissima

At 40 metres, the Riva 130 Bellissima carries the marque's low, sculpted lines into genuine superyacht scale, with a raked bow that draws attention even standing still at anchor. Cruising at roughly 25 knots, she closes distance between stops quickly, but the real character shows once the engines settle: a broad sundeck built for shade and open sun in equal measure, and a bow lounge that pulls guests forward instead of confining the social deck to the stern.

A day out along a rocky stretch of Mediterranean coast suits her rhythm well: an early departure, a long stop for lunch served al fresco on the aft deck, then a slower run back with the sundeck spa in use as the light softens. A swim platform at the stern keeps the transition between boat and water simple, without fuss. With five cabins and room for 12 guests, the layout works as comfortably for a family spanning three generations as it does for two couples who want their own space during the day.

Chartering a yacht of this size means planning beyond the daily rate. Fuel consumption at 25 knots builds up over a multi-day route, and the advance provisioning allowance is worth settling in the planning stage rather than estimating once guests are already on board. Our team works through guest numbers, cabin allocation and the likely fuel cost for a proposed route before any booking is confirmed, so the figures agreed on paper match what actually happens once she leaves harbour.