Riva Aquariva

Onboard the Riva Aquariva

Riva Aquariva carries the low, varnished lines that made the name synonymous with Italian boatbuilding, and at 10 metres she keeps that character intact: a mahogany deck underfoot, a hull shaped for speed rather than volume, and a single cabin that marks her out as a day boat built for movement, not overnight stays. With a cruising speed near 41 knots, she covers the Gulf of Saint-Tropez quickly, turning a short outing into a proper run along the coast rather than a slow drift.

For eight guests departing from Saint-Tropez, she suits a morning crossing to the Pampelonne side for a swim stop, or a fast loop out toward Baie de Briande and back before lunch, the kind of afternoon where the boat itself is part of the appeal. She works well for a couple wanting the water to themselves, a small family group, or friends who want speed and open air more than deck space or cabins. Bookings are for the day, sized to her true capacity rather than stretched to fit a larger party.