Where mastery meets emotion, and every curve reflects a century of dreams shaped by human hands. Founded in 1842 on the tranquil shores of Lake Iseo, Riva is the soul of Italian boatbuilding, an enduring dialogue between craftsmanship, innovation, and beauty. What began as the work of Pietro Riva, a young shipwright repairing storm-battered fishing boats, evolved over generations into a symbol of elegance afloat. Under Carlo Riva’s visionary guidance in the mid-20th century, the brand transcended utility and became art, giving birth to icons like the Aquarama, boats that shimmered on the world’s most glamorous waters and in the pages of cinema, celebrated as the “Ferrari of the seas.”

Through every transformation, Riva has remained faithful to its essence: the pursuit of perfection, expressed through restraint, proportion, and the poetry of materials. When the world moved from mahogany to fiberglass, Riva led not by abandoning its heritage but by translating it, proving that true design outlives its medium. Today, the shipyard’s lines have grown in scale and sophistication, from nimble runabouts to majestic superyachts that glide with the same quiet authority as their wooden ancestors.

Since joining the Ferretti Group in 2000, Riva has entered a new age of excellence, one that marries its timeless artistry with cutting-edge technology. Every detail, from the polished steel fittings to the flawless joinery, is a testament to an Italian ethos of precision and grace. In La Spezia, the fully renewed Riva shipyard hums with the same passion that once filled the workshops of Sarnico, where each vessel was born from intuition and touch. The future now takes form in projects like the Riva 70 Metri, a new flagship that embodies the brand’s boundless ambition while remaining rooted in its legacy.