Since her world premiere in April, the 645 SUV has won considerable acclaim from boating enthusiasts.
Australian luxury motor yacht builder Riviera celebrated another year of achievements in 2021 as the company navigated through the past year’s challenges.
Riviera maintained a steady course to meet global demand throughout the year while laying the foundations for future growth.
Riviera owner Rodney Longhurst praised his team at the recent end-of-year team ‘thank you’ for their passion and commitment that continues to support Riviera owners and representatives worldwide.
Riviera launched its largest SUV yet, the 645 SUV, expanding the choice of models in this sporty and adventurous collection to six in 2021.
In April, the 645 SUV enjoyed her world premiere and was acclaimed for her longer-range offshore cruising, extensive accommodation, and premium comfort and luxury. The desirability of the 645 SUV was evident at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, where she made her US premiere in October. Six new owners across the length and breadth of the US from Florida, Puerto Rico, California and the Pacific North-West are now looking forward to their future boating adventures aboard their 645 SUVs.
International boat shows made a return to the annual boating calendar this year. In Australia, Riviera presented its largest showcase in May, with 12 models at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. The show also played host to the ninth Riviera Festival of Boating, where signature boating education and social events brought the Riviera family together.
In Europe, Riviera proudly showcased three models in the continent’s leading in-water boat show, the Cannes Yachting Festival, while at Fort Lauderdale, the world’s biggest in-water boat show, Riviera presented a 10-model showcase.
After 41 years of evolution, launching over 5,800 yachts, Riviera this year announced a new flagship of the fleet, the 78 Motor Yacht, with a design that represents a distinguished new era for the company.
Creating a flagship motor yacht experience for boating enthusiasts, accompanied by Riviera’s renowned build quality and owner support, the 78 MY will have her world premiere in early 2022.
Riviera now provides even greater owner confidence with two-year Express and seven-year Structural Limited Warranties. The five-year limited warranties further enhance owner assurance on Volvo Penta and MAN-powered yachts.
While adhering to local restrictions in their respective jurisdictions, many Riviera owners this year were able to enjoy the unique camaraderie that accompanies ownership of a Riviera motor yacht and to make the most of the Riviera lifestyle wherever they were around the world. From Florida to British Columbia and from the Whitsundays to Port Lincoln, motor yacht owners were supported by a passionate team from the global Riviera representative network who hosted many exclusive boating adventures for them throughout the year.
One of the many exclusive events enjoyed by Riviera owners this year saw a flotilla of 90 Riviera motor yachts on Auckland Harbour out in force supporting Team NZ in their Cup defence.
Riviera was honoured with three major industry awards this year, reflecting the international admiration of Riviera motor yachts driven by advances in design, engineering and luxury.
In May, Riviera was named Exporter of the Year for 2021 in the Australian Marine Industry Awards. Riviera was again honoured in October by the Premier of Queensland Export Awards, winning the Manufacturing and Advanced Materials Award category.
The honours continued in November, with Riviera named the National Winner of the Manufacturing and Advanced Materials Award at the prestigious Australian Export & Investment Awards.
Driven by the growing respect for Riviera motor yachts in the US, Riviera loaded seven new yachts in a single shipment to Miami, Florida, in the largest ever single shipment to the United States.
Leaving Australia in October, five of the motor yachts aboard were among the ten magnificent models showcased by Riviera at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
Since embracing the innovation and evolution of Volvo Penta’s Inboard Performance System (IPS) and adopting the technology over 13 years ago for many of the company’s luxury motor yachts, Riviera officially celebrated the installation this year of the system in more than 1,200 motor yachts.
Riviera this year continued to invest in its production facility and expand its team to a higher level through an ongoing program of quality recruitment.
Riviera continues to invest in its production facility with a new lamination centre under construction.
“I look back on the past year with immense pride in our accomplishments. I am a huge believer that anything is possible when we are committed together.”
“Looking ahead to 2022 and beyond, there is so much more to come from Riviera,” said Mr Longhurst.
