Riva 96′ Argo Super brings refined elegance to the flybridge
The La Spezia shipyard reimagines one of its most celebrated models with a lengthened hull, brighter interiors and a generously proportioned stern that deepens the connection with the water.
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The Riva 96′ Argo Super stretches 28.79 metres across blue water with the purposeful grace of a thoroughbred. Extended proportions and new hull side windows sweep towards the signature knife edge profile of the owner’s suite, letting light penetrate deeper into the interiors while the silhouette gains momentum. Hull one wears Aluminium with Bright Black detailing, a contemporary palette that announces this evolution without apology.
Designed by Officina Italiana Design’s Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta, the boat channels three decades of Riva’s refinement while recalibrating how a flybridge yacht engages with the sea. The stern, reimagined from the larger models in the range, unfolds as a social epicentre. A generous sunpad anchors the swim platform, its garage opening to accommodate a 395 Sportjet tender and jet ski. An electro hydraulic swim ladder on the starboard side invites guests into the water with minimal fuss, while a lowerable section of platform simplifies tender operations.
The 20-square metre cockpit becomes a stage for conversation and movement. Its dining table rises and lowers through an automatic mechanism, while electric sliding sofas glide closer for intimate meals or away to form an expansive sunbathing area. The table itself transforms from dining height to coffee table to recumbent lounging surface, each transition fluid and intuitive. On the port side, an optional third helm station sits adjacent to a refrigerator, while the starboard locker can cradle a Seabob and additional stores.
From cockpit to galley, the walkway flows naturally, part of a design philosophy that erases the boundary between outdoor entertainment and the refined spaces within. Every detail, from cup holders integrated into the garage door to the passerelle positioned for elegant boarding, reflects a shipyard that understands not simply what owners want, but what they need before they know it themselves.
Imagery courtesy of Riva.