A crewed Riva in the South of France costs about €135,000 a week in high season at the standard we recommend, from €80,000, plus APA and VAT. That covers the newest 98 to 110 foot Rivas at €120,000 to €165,000, and SAIRU, a 177 foot Riva, at €375,000.
The 60 to 99 footers run about €33,600 to €70,000 a week. We count 33 Rivas cruising the French Riviera, 21 of them built since 2015, and 11 are listed on this site.
Which Riva yachts can you charter in the South of France?
Riva was founded in 1842 at Sarnico on Lake Iseo and is known for sleek, fast sport yachts with a polished Italian finish. It has belonged to the Ferretti Group since 2000, and the Riviera is its natural home.
The Rivas cruising the French Riviera fall into five sizes:
- 60 to 79 feet: twelve sport yachts for six guests, at about €33,600 a week.
- 80 to 99 feet: 15 yachts for eight to ten guests, at about €70,000 a week, the newest from about €110,000.
- 100 to 129 feet: three yachts for ten guests, at about €155,000 a week.
- 130 to 164 feet: two yachts at about €245,000 a week.
- 165 feet and up: one superyacht at about €375,000 a week.
How much does a Riva cost to charter in the South of France per week?
About €135,000 a week in high season for a Riva at the standard we recommend, before APA and VAT.
| Size | Rivas cruising the Riviera | Typical high-season week | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 79 ft | 12 | €33,600 | €53,000 |
| 80 to 99 ft | 15 | €70,000 | €135,000 |
| 100 to 129 ft | 3 | €155,000 | €165,000 |
| 130 to 164 ft | 2 | €245,000 | €290,000 |
| 165 ft and up | 1 | €375,000 | €375,000 |
High-season weekly rates of the Rivas in our catalogue that cruise the French Riviera, built 2000 or later, October 2026. Not every yacht is listed online, so ask us about any size here and we will quote it.
The APA, usually 30 to 40% on a motor yacht, and VAT come on top. VAT is 20% under a standard MYBA contract and lower under an ECPY contract, and our APA guide explains both.
For a fully crewed week on the Riviera we recommend motor yachts from €80,000. Below that, a crewed catamaran usually gives a better week, and our catamaran charters page lists them.
Riva, Sanlorenzo or Sunseeker: which motor yacht suits the Riviera?
These are the motor yacht builders we charter most in the South of France:
- Riva: fast, polished Italian sport yachts, about €135,000 a typical week at the standard we recommend.
- Sanlorenzo: about €142,500 a typical week at the standard we recommend. See our Sanlorenzo page.
- Sunseeker: about €155,000 a typical week at the standard we recommend. See our Sunseeker page.
- Princess: about €123,500 a typical week at the standard we recommend. See our Princess page.
Which Rivas do we recommend on the French Riviera?
These are the three newest Rivas based on the Riviera itself, two of them launched in 2025.
BELLA DONNA is a 2025 Riva of 109 feet for ten guests in five cabins, based in Antibes and cruising at about 23 knots, at €165,000 a week in high season.
ICONA is a 2025 Riva of 99 feet for ten guests in five cabins, based at Mandelieu-la-Napoule near Cannes and cruising at about 23 knots, at €135,000 a week in high season.
HP6 is a 2021 Riva of 98 feet for ten guests in five cabins, based in Antibes and cruising at about 20 knots, at €120,000 a week in high season.
Chartering a Riva somewhere else? Our Riva yacht charter guide on DMA Yachting covers every destination, and our yacht builders in the South of France page compares every yard we charter here.
People also ask
How much does it cost to charter a Riva in the South of France?
About €135,000 a week in high season at the standard we recommend, from about €120,000 for a 98 footer to €165,000 for a 109 footer, with the APA and VAT on top. Smaller Rivas cost about €33,600 to €70,000.
How many guests does a Riva take?
Six on the smaller sport yachts, eight to ten on the 80 to 99 footers, and ten on the 100 footers and up.
Are Riva and Ferretti the same company?
They belong to the same owner, the Ferretti Group, which also owns Pershing and CRN.
Who builds Riva yachts?
Riva, founded in 1842 at Sarnico on Lake Iseo, builds its yachts in Italy.
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