Owners celebrate the launch of Riviera’s exceptional 58 Sports Motor Yacht.
Just over a week ago, within the heart of Riviera’s state-of-the-art facility on Australia’s Gold Coast, the much anticipated 58 Sports Motor Yacht emerged for her first public reveal through a veil of theatrical fog and lights, cradled securely in the slings of a travel lift. A select group of invited owners and partners gained their very first glimpse of this exceptional yacht. Production of the 58 Sports Motor Yacht model was announced in May 2023, and the evening’s guests are the first in line for the future delivery of their new 58 SMYs.
Enthusiastic cheers and applause erupted for Don and Marcus as they stepped up to officially launch the first 58 SMY and to christen their 58, Del Lago on behalf of their families. Once in the water, the 58 thrilled the audience with a slow pirouette prior to docking. Guests were then invited aboard to experience this remarkable luxury motor yacht. Following the inspiring ceremony, an evening of fine dining and celebration awaited in the final fit out building within the 16.8 hectare facility, with the next 58 SMY in line for launching providing a dramatic back drop.
Riviera’s first Sports Motor Yacht model was the 68, launched just six years ago. Now, with the 58, the range extends to six magnificent models including the 46, 50, 64, and 72.
Riviera’s Sports Motor Yachts are uniquely specified craft that reward owners with endless adventures, enjoyed in ultimate luxury. And the 58 SMY will offer all the Sports Motor Yacht essentials including all-water sports cockpit, walk-around side decks, foredeck lounge and entertaining zone, all-weather alfresco deck entertaining, and a spacious, luxurious saloon with internal staircase to a fully enclosed, air-conditioned flybridge and state-of-the-art helm. The accommodation deck is extremely spacious with three staterooms and three bathrooms. The full-beam master suite is pure luxury with a private bathroom and walk-in wardrobe, as well as an optional breakfast bar and fridge.
And there’s more to admire on the accommodation deck, with a utility room or crew cabin aft of the master. As a utility room, diving and fishing gear can be passed down from the cockpit via the engine room and stowed; or you can use this space as a personalised laundry with a separate washer and dryer, easily accessed via the walk-in wardrobe in the master suite. Interiors are rich in quality and style with premium fabrics, in-vogue lounges, exquisitely hand-finished exotic timber cabinetry, and the comfort of plush carpet in all three staterooms.
Riviera Australia owner Rodney Longhurst praised the excellence and achievements of the 900-strong Riviera team. “Our amazing team is creating truly world-class luxury motor yachts. This new 58 Sports Motor Yacht is in a league of its own. To think you can have three staterooms and three bathrooms, a crew cabin or utility room, a full-height walk-through engine room, sports cockpit, huge entertaining and living space and a fully enclosed air-conditioned flybridge – all in a sub 60 foot yacht – that’s a remarkable yacht,” said Rodney.
