Riva Announces the Successful Sale of the 54 Metri, Their Largest Superyacht to Date

Back in September 2022, the Monaco Yacht Show was home to countless yachts and superyachts, all competing for the world's dollars. Among the specimens was hidden the gem we're talking about today, the Riva 54 Metri, which stands for 54 meters (117 feet), the length of this floating house of luxury and opulence.

Apparently, the 54 must have caught the eye of someone in Monaco because Riva has just released news of a completed sale for one of these specimens. While the future owner of this personal paradise shall and will probably forever remain anonymous, the sale was closed by an "exclusive" Riva dealership in Kuwait. Oil tycoon, anyone?

However, none of this even matters. Why? Because it's not the person we're here to meet; we're here to get to know the 54, also dubbed "the largest Riva ever built." I think this statement will hold true until some other disgruntled and jealous mogul wants something bigger than the other guy.

Now, there aren't many details regarding this vessel and what it will offer its future owner; we only have the images in the gallery and a few main features. This is because the final ship will most likely remain a mystery, only to be witnessed in full by very lucky souls. When you spend millions of dollars on something like this, privacy is of the utmost importance. Nonetheless, Riva has gifted us with some details regarding the pleasures available to future guests on this metalloid whale.

You already know how big this bugger is, but what else is there? Regarding the exterior styling, Riva tells us that "sleek" and "sporty" are part of the overall feeling of the ship. Honestly, that feeling is clearly conveyed, not only by the lines on the hull, but by the long sweeping shape of the superstructure too. It looks like the shape created by a shark rising out of the water. At least that's the impression I get when I see a single point at the bow and how it opens into the wide aft.

Let's explore the images starting with the bow, to make things a bit easier to understand. At the very front of the 54, a toy and tender garage can be spotted. The crane is probably integrated into the flooring or left out for presentation purposes. Heading towards the rear, relaxation begins with two massive lounges facing toward the ship's superstructure. Another lounge sits at the base of that one-story black glass.

From here, the massive superstructure rises out of the deck and creates an interior space on the main deck and an entire outdoor deck above. Yet again, outdoor leisure is the name of the game because we can spot lounges, beds, a forward-facing hot tub, and clearly a bar or alfresco dining. Working our way along the exterior of the 54, the deck below showcases more lounges again! But we can also make some chairs and a table. Come nighttime, because this area is quite spacious, dancing can clearly be carried out.

As for the final two decks, or one and a half, I still can't quite figure out the design; a large beach club reigns supreme. But the real treat is the unfolding hull and those segments that transform into diving or lounging platforms. As for the pool, who needs it? The world's oceans are at our disposal. Looking closely at the one and only rendering of the beach club, I could also make out something interesting.

There's something about the beach club that you might have missed. The glass structure behind the beach club looks like it allows entry into the lower decks of the ship. While this feature is not confirmed, with it, guests could seamlessly access features we do know of, the wellness area with a gym and spa. Think about coming from a dip in the sea and then heading indoors for a massage. Sounds like one heck of a lifestyle.

A few other details that Riva has revealed are this ship's propulsion system, its top speed, and delivery date. Overall, details on propulsion show that an MTU V12 2000 M86 will be moving this hunk of aluminum along. It's just not clear if just one engine or more will be employed. Judging by the size, it's likely that there's more than one powerhouse. As for a top speed, 18 knots (21 mph) is achievable. Quite a bit, considering this thing is half the size of a football field.

And that's really where my next point comes in. This ship is being built as we speak, and it's set to launch in 2025, just two years from now. That's quite a turnaround rate considering most other vessels of this size take up to four or more years to complete. Funny what money can do.

As for Riva, this name has been a presence in the boating world ever since 1842. It all started with fixing boats after a storm, and in time, a company was born, one that has seen massive attention in recent years. If the 54 Metri doesn't do it for you, I've added an image or two of other Riva works, some of which have already been launched. It's one way to get an idea of what's in store a couple of years from now.

All we can do now is stay updated with the progress of this machine, and in a couple of years, you'll be reading an article about the launch of this Riva 54. Just remember, it'll probably have a different name by then.