Riva brings two world premieres to Cannes and Genoa

02/09/2026 - 13:59 in Motor boat by Press Mare

Riva will show two models as world premieres at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026, running from 8 to 13 September: the 56' Rivale Super and the 96' Argo Super. The first of the two will also be shown at the Genoa International Boat Show, from 1 to 6 October.

Alongside the two premieres in Cannes, the yard is displaying the Riva Aquariva Special, Riva 58' Capri, Riva 88' Folgore and Riva 102' Corsaro Super. The Riva Iseo Super is placed at the show entrance.

Both models were designed by Officina Italiana Design, the studio founded by Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta, which has been the exclusive designer of the entire Riva range for more than thirty years, working with Ferretti Group's Product Strategy Committee and Engineering Department.

The 56' Rivale Super is an open boat measuring 17.27 metres in length with a maximum beam of 4.74 metres. The deck profile around the windscreen is new and features a counter-curve; the side vents are now finished in the hull colour. Ergonomic changes have been made in the cockpit. Standard power comes from two MAN V8-1000 engines rated at 1,000 mhp, for a top speed of 34 knots and a cruising speed of 28 knots. The optional pair of MAN V8-1200 units rated at 1,200 mhp raises those figures to 38 and 32 knots. The data is preliminary.

The 96' Argo Super is a flybridge derived from the Riva 90' Argo. It measures 28.79 metres in length overall with a maximum beam of 6.50 metres. The stern and beach area have been redesigned: a sun pad is built into the garage door, and the adjacent swim platform is motorised to ease access to the water. A day head has been added on the main deck, and the saloon is available in two configurations.

The full-beam owner's suite has larger windows and a new furniture layout. On the lower deck, the standard configuration offers three guest cabins, including a full-beam VIP aft comparable in size to a second owner's suite; a four-cabin layout is available as an alternative. The interiors combine glossy wengé, matt light oak, mirrored surfaces and polished steel details.

The first 96' Argo Super is fitted with two MTU 12V 2000 M96X engines rated at 2,000 mhp, giving a top speed of 26.5 knots and a cruising speed of 22.5 knots. The optional package, with two MTU 12V 2000 M96Z units rated at 2,222 mhp, brings those figures to 28 and 24 knots. This data is also preliminary.

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