Riva 130 Bellissima

Onboard the Riva 130 Bellissima

Riva 130 Bellissima carries the shipyard's low, sculpted lines onto a 40-metre platform, and it shows in how the yacht sits on the water rather than in any single feature. Cruising near 25 knots, she covers ground between anchorages quickly enough that the run itself becomes part of the day rather than a delay before it starts. The layout favours open air over enclosed rooms: a bow lounge for guests who want to be first onto a cove, a sundeck fitted for a spa session or a slow afternoon in the sun, and dining set outside more often than in.

Late afternoon along the Costa Smeralda suits this yacht's pace. Leaving Porto Cervo with a few hours of light left, the run toward Porto Rotondo and Cala di Volpe puts the villa-lined granite coast on one side and open water on the other, with the light dropping just as the al fresco dining space is set for the evening. The swim platform stays lowered for anyone who wants one more swim before the anchor comes up for the return.

Five cabins and space for 12 guests make this yacht a fit for a family group spanning generations, or two couples travelling together, rather than a large-format event boat. The low swim platform keeps water access straightforward, which matters with children or older relatives on board. Available for day charter or longer routes from Sardinia's northern bases, she suits guests who want a smaller superyacht that still moves with genuine speed between stops.