Riva 130

Onboard the Riva 130

The Riva 130 carries the low, wide silhouette that has defined Riva's larger builds, translated here into a 40-metre superyacht with proportions built for open deck living rather than stacked interior volume. The exterior spaces run long and uninterrupted, giving the impression of a much larger platform whenever guests move between the aft deck, the bridge deck and the bow.

With five cabins and capacity for 12 guests, the layout suits a single family group or two or three couples travelling together rather than a large party. Cabin counts at this scale usually mean generous berths and private bathrooms rather than shared facilities, which matters on longer charters where guests are living aboard for several days at a stretch along the coast rather than stepping ashore each night.

Chartering a yacht of this size in Europe means working with the onboard crew on route planning before departure — confirming preferred stops, sailing distances between days, and how the day rate, fuel and APA are structured for the itinerary chosen. The Riva 130 is best approached as a base for a considered multi-day route rather than a single afternoon out, though shorter day charters can be arranged around the same planning conversation.