The most prestigious and famous brand in the history of sailing
Riva is the most prestigious and famous brand in the history of sailing. Created by the Riva family during the first half of the twentieth century in the Lago Maggiore (Italy).
With Carlo Riva became a revolutionary company by its capacity for innovation, product quality - even today, unmatched - and service to the celebrities worldwide, who went crazy for having one of their precious boats. Winner of numerous boating competitions, excellent in quality and sublime in design, the Riva are considered the Ferrari of the sea.
The Riva Florida, 1957. A small and elegant model of the brand Riva is Florida. Film stars such as Brigitte Bardot, Jean Paul Belmondo or Peter Sellers had one.
The 1957 Florida has the Targa Riva, awarded by the Riva Historical Society for the best original models. It has been completely restored in Saló (Italy) in 2013 by an official Riva service, recovering its original style.
The more than 20 layers of varnish on the mahogany, the upholstery with original colors and design and the chrome look like new, transporting us immediately to the most glamorous French Riviera of the 50s and 60s.
Some celebrities who love the Riva
Brigitte Bardot
Actress
Peter Sellers
Actor
George Clooney
Actor
Jean Paul Belmondo
Actor
Sofía Loren
Actress
Rainier de Monaco
Prince of Monaco
Elle Macpherson
Model
Michael Shumacher
F1 Driver
Monarchs, successful entrepreneurs and entertainment stars were owners of a Riva
During the 60s, Riva became a symbol of elegance and economic success. Monarchs, successful entrepreneurs and entertainment stars were owners of a Riva. Sophia Loren, Prince Rainier of Monaco, Brigitte Bardot and Liz Taylor had a Riva. Saint Tropez, Monte Carlo and Portofino were their natural habitats where exhibitionism, wealth and elegance went hand in hand. In recent years, companies like Louis Vuitton, Mercedes or Omega have used Riva boats in its communication, as a symbol of elegance, quality and good taste that enhances their products. Today, stars like George Clooney, Michael Schumacher, Mathew McConaughey and Elle McPherson own a Riva.
Some selected productions
Rent a Riva Florida for your productions. Film, photography, advertising…
Terms of Service: if you want to rent the Riva Florida from 1957 for your event, you must take out a transportation insurance - from the place of origin to destination - and during the stay, as well as a comprehensive insurance to cover all damages caused during the service that allows repair in a Riva official service chosen by the owner. The boat can not navigate out of the deal agreed -except under the owner's written consent-.