March 17, 2026
Riva 130' Bellissima: The Italian Flagship That Earns Its Name
Riva's 130' Bellissima marries Italian wide-body volume and three true decks with five cabins and four crew cabins—offering live‑aboard spac…
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Expert Review, Technical Specifications & Market Analysis
The Essentials
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 131' 3" (40.00 m) |
| Beam | 25' 10" (7.87 m) |
| Draft | 7' 2" (2.18 m) |
| Displacement | 407,855 lbs unladen (185,000 kg); 429,901 lbs laden (195,000 kg) |
| Engines | Twin MTU 16V 2000 M96L, 2,638 hp each |
| Fuel Capacity | 4,491 US gallons (17,000 L) |
| Water Capacity | 925 US gallons (3,500 L) |
| Cabins / Heads | 5 cabins + 4 crew cabins; 20 people on board |
| Max Speed | 22 knots |
| Cruise Speed | 19 knots (360 nm range at cruising speed) |
Source: Spec & Photos courtesy of Riva. Specs verified by Tony Smith, USCG 100 Ton Master, on August 11, 2026.
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Quick Verdict
- First planing-style Riva flybridge to span three full decks with wide-body design, the largest boat in the Flybridge range at 131'3", without crossing into 150-foot operational costs
- Twin MTU 16V 2000 M96Ls at 2,638 hp a side give 22 knots flat out and a 19-knot cruise with 360 nm of range — Riva's own figures, and the slowest boat it builds, deliberately so
- Four crew cabins alongside five guest cabins means proper rotation and service without guests and crew crossing paths, a layout advantage over most 120-footers
Our Take
The Bellissima is one of the better-executed yachts in the 120- to 140-foot range, and that comes down to Riva understanding what actually matters at this size. The hull and twin MTU 16V blocks are the right call — Riva publishes 22 knots top speed and a 19-knot cruise, and this is the slowest boat in its range on purpose. The GRP construction keeps weight reasonable and maintenance predictable. At 131'3" it is genuinely the largest boat Riva puts in the Flybridge range, and the volume is real. This is a yacht that will run reliably for 15 years if you service it properly and don't try to push it beyond its design envelope.
This boat is for owners who've already run an 80- to 100-footer and know they need more space, or for owners stepping down from a 150-plus-footer who are tired of the crew and operational costs. It's not for first-time buyers at this size—you need to understand what seven crew costs annually and why that's necessary. It's also not for owners who want to cross oceans or spend months at anchor in remote locations. Riva's 360 nm range at its 19-knot cruise is perfect for South Florida and the Bahamas, but it's not taking you to the Virgin Islands without a fuel stop. If your cruising grounds are Miami to the Abacos, this boat makes sense. If you're planning to run to the Mediterranean every summer, you're solving the wrong problem.
Resale will be steady but not spectacular. Riva holds value better than Azimut or Ferretti in this size range, but it's not a custom yard and it's not a limited-run model. Expect 10% to 15% depreciation in year one, then 5% to 8% annually after that. The Bellissima is a flagship model, which helps, but the market treats it like a series-production yacht. Maintenance costs will run $1.5 million to $2 million per year all-in with crew, fuel, insurance, and dockage. If that number doesn't fit comfortably in your budget, step down to a 90-footer. If it does, the Bellissima is one of the smarter choices in this size class..
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much fuel does the Riva 130' Bellissima carry?
4,491 US gallons, or 17,000 litres, plus 925 gallons of fresh water. That supports Riva's published 360 nautical miles at a 19-knot cruise — comfortable for South Florida and the Bahamas, but not a range that crosses to the Virgin Islands without a fuel stop. If you want longer legs inside the Riva range, the shorter 112' Dolcevita Super publishes 430 nautical miles.
How fast is the Riva 130' Bellissima?
22 knots flat out and 19 knots at cruise, with 360 nautical miles of range at that cruise on twin MTU 16V 2000 M96Ls. That makes it the slowest boat Riva builds, deliberately: the same engines in the shorter 112' Dolcevita Super produce 25.5 knots. At 131 feet the design is spending its power on volume and three full decks rather than on top end.
How big is the Riva 130' Bellissima?
131 feet 3 inches long on a 25 foot 10 inch beam, with a 7 foot 2 inch draft and 407,855 pounds of unladen displacement — the largest boat in Riva's Flybridge range. Riva describes it as the first planing flybridge in the range to extend across three real decks, with five cabins and four crew cabins for twenty people aboard.