Riva Cento

There are yachts that impress, and then there are yachts that endure. The kind that feel inevitable the moment you see them—as though they’ve always existed, waiting

patiently for the right moment to arrive. The Riva Cento, unveiled in late 2025 with deliveries beginning in 2026, belongs firmly in the latter category.

Created to mark a century of Riva craftsmanship, the Cento is not a reinvention nor an exercise in excess. It is a distillation. A quiet, confident expression of what Riva has always done best: elegance in motion, restraint in luxury, and beauty shaped by heritage rather than trend.

Conceived as a limited-edition open yacht for true collectors, only twelve examples of the Cento will ever be built. That rarity is intentional. This is not a yacht designed to populate marinas—it is designed to belong to a select few who understand that the most powerful luxury is discretion.

At just under forty feet, the Cento’s proportions feel perfectly resolved. Long, low, and unmistakably Riva, its silhouette recalls the golden age of Italian motor yachting, yet nothing about it feels nostalgic. Instead, it feels timeless—where past and present meet without compromise.

The exterior palette reinforces that philosophy. Owners may choose a deep, lustrous metallic black that heightens the yacht’s sculptural lines, or a refined light grey aluminum that feels architectural and modern. In both cases, the form itself is allowed to speak.

Step aboard and the Cento reveals its true soul. Ribbed leather upholstery nods subtly to classic Italian grand touring cars. Lacquered mahogany surfaces catch the light as the yacht moves. Chrome accents gleam— never loudly, always deliberately.

The cockpit is designed not just for travel, but for living. A generous C-shaped lounge invites long afternoons on the water, while a convertible table transitions effortlessly from dining to sunbathing. An electro-hydraulic bimini offers shade when needed,

disappearing entirely when the sky calls for openness. At the stern, the Cento’s most elegant gesture emerges: a hydraulically lowered transom that becomes a private beach at sea level. Mahogany steps descend directly into the water, flanked by built-in sun loungers that transform the aft deck into an intimate floating terrace—an invitation to linger.

Below deck, the atmosphere is calm and unexpectedly luminous. Thoughtfully placed windows and skylights illuminate a refined interior complete with a compact galley, a beautifully finished bathroom with separate shower, and a convertible forward lounge—making spontaneous overnight escapes feel effortless.

Performance, too, is handled with restraint. The Cento delivers exhilarating speed when called upon, yet it is happiest at a graceful cruise, cutting across the water with composure. Stabilization ensures calm whether underway or at anchor, reinforcing that this yacht was designed for pleasure, not performance theatre.