Riva 90

Onboard the Riva 90

At 28.5 metres, the Riva 90 carries five cabins for up to 12 guests, a configuration that suits parties who want private cabins rather than a single shared saloon. The interior follows the brand's familiar design language — clean lines, warm joinery, a build quality that reads as considered rather than merely large. It is a yacht that holds its own at anchor in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, drawing attention from tenders passing between the Nouveau Port and the Vieux Port without needing to say much about itself.

The layout works well for a corporate group chartering for the day: a client lunch on the water with the village and the hills behind Saint-Tropez as backdrop, guests moving easily between the aft deck, saloon and cabins without feeling stacked on top of each other. The same boat converts to a family or friends' charter just as readily — five cabins mean children, grandparents and couples can each have a door that closes, which matters more on longer charters than most people expect before they book.

Anyone weighing this yacht against a smaller day boat should look closely at the 12-guest, 5-cabin figure and think about whether the trip is a single afternoon on the Gulf or a longer stay that includes an overnight, since the right fit changes with the length of the charter. For groups who need private space, a credible cabin count and a boat substantial enough to host formally, the Riva 90 sits at the right size — large enough for a proper corporate or family occasion, compact enough to still feel personal.