Riva 110 Dolcevita - When Life Really is Sweet
The Riva 110 Dolcevita is a 33.5-metre motor yacht that stands as the flagship of the Riva range, combining the Italian shipyard's century-long heritage of craftsmanship with the engineering resources of the Ferretti Group. Named after the Italian concept of the sweet life, the Dolcevita translates its philosophy directly into a vessel where interior design, performance and onboard living are given equal weight.
Riva: A Legacy That Defines Italian Marine Luxury
Riva's reputation was built on the mahogany speedboats of the 1950s and 1960s, vessels that appeared on the decks of Cote d'Azur harbours and became symbols of a particular idea of European elegance. The Riva 110 Dolcevita carries that DNA into a contemporary superyacht format without abandoning the lines and materials that made the brand iconic. The exterior was penned by Officina Italiana Design, the same studio responsible for the interior, ensuring a seamless visual continuity between the hull profile and the cabin spaces.
Interior Design: Glass, Marble and Italian Craftsmanship
The main deck saloon is enclosed by full-height glass panes running from floor to ceiling and extending aft to the cockpit, giving every area of the main deck a direct visual connection to the water. Inside, the furnishings sit low to the ground above a marble floor, with a smoky glass partition framed in stainless steel dividing the spaces with minimal visual interruption. The master stateroom occupies the forward section of the hull, positioned to benefit from the same panoramic natural light as the saloon, with a queen-size bed oriented to take in views through the hull windows on both sides.
Four guest staterooms are available below deck, complemented by crew quarters including a galley, an L-shaped crew lounge and two crew cabins. The flybridge is arranged across two distinct zones: a forward section with a dining table and port-side lounge seating, and a second area featuring a teak table to starboard. The aft deck is deliberately left open, with loose furniture that can be rearranged to host gatherings of up to 20 guests.
Performance: Twin MTU V16 Engines, 26 Knots
The Riva 110 Dolcevita is powered by twin 16V 2000 MTU diesel engines driving the yacht to a top speed of 26 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of 23 knots. The Ferretti-patented swim platform system lowers the stern section hydraulically into the water, creating a level boarding area that makes tender operations and swimming access significantly easier than on conventional stern arrangements. A flooding garage below deck provides covered storage for a tender or water toys, keeping the aft deck free and uncluttered when not in use.
The Case for a Superyacht Over a Fixed Property
A superyacht like the Riva 110 Dolcevita reframes the concept of a second residence. Rather than committing to a single location, owners can spend the summer in the Mediterranean, relocate to the Caribbean for winter and anchor wherever the season demands. The Dolcevita delivers the level of interior finish and spatial organisation expected of a high-end villa, in a platform that moves at 26 knots.
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External references: Riva 110 Dolcevita launch coverage (CharterWorld) and On board the Riva 110 Dolcevita (Boat International).
