March 15, 2026
The Riva 82' Diva Review: When Performance Meets Italian Restraint
The Riva 82' Diva marries an elegant, low-slung Italian profile with express-boat performance — twin MAN V12s delivering 28–31 knots, a 430 …
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Expert Review, Technical Specifications & Market Analysis
The Essentials
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 83' 0" (25.29 m) |
| Beam | 19' 11" (6.08 m) |
| Draft | 6' 9" (2.05 m) |
| Displacement | 153,221 lbs unladen (69,500 kg); 174,165 lbs laden (79,000 kg) |
| Engines | Twin MAN V12-1800, 1,800 hp each; or twin MAN V12-1900, 1,900 hp each |
| Fuel Capacity | 1,691 US gallons (6,400 L) |
| Water Capacity | 291 US gallons (1,100 L) |
| Cabins / Heads | 4 cabins + 2 crew cabins |
| Max Speed | 29 knots (MAN V12-1800); 30.5 knots (MAN V12-1900) |
| Cruise Speed | 26 knots, 300 nm range (V12-1800); 27 knots, 290 nm range (V12-1900) |
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
- Delivers 29 knots on the MAN V12-1800 and 30.5 on the V12-1900, with a 26- or 27-knot cruise — quick for a flybridge in the 80-foot class, and Riva publishes both sets rather than one headline number
- Fold-down quarter platforms open the cockpit out toward the water, creating a real beach club without the three-story profile that usually comes with a flybridge this size
- Riva's entry into the Flybridge range and its most recent one, named Best Custom Yacht of the Year at the 2025 Motor Boat Awards, with four cabins and two crew cabins on an 83-foot hull
Our Take
The 82' Diva represents Riva's most mature flybridge design to date. The hull engineering is solid, with a deep-V that handles offshore conditions without the harsh ride you'd expect from a planing yacht pushing 30 knots. Sound insulation is genuinely impressive. The build quality matches or exceeds anything coming out of Ferretti or Azimut at this price point. Riva's attention to detail in the joinery and systems integration shows they're serious about competing beyond just styling.
This boat is for experienced owners who understand the trade-offs. If you want maximum range, buy a Nordhavn. If you want maximum volume, buy a Sunseeker. The Diva is for buyers who want Italian design without sacrificing real-world performance and who are willing to pay a premium for that combination. It's not a first-time buyer's yacht. The systems are complex, the fuel burn is significant, and the operating costs are high. But if you've owned in this segment before and you know what you're getting into, the Diva delivers.
Resale will be strong relative to other Italian builders, but don't expect to make money on this boat. Plan to hold it for five to seven years and budget for 30-40% depreciation. Maintenance costs are manageable if you stay on top of service intervals. The MAN engines are bulletproof if you run them properly. Charter potential is real if you're in South Florida or the Bahamas and you're willing to put the boat into a program. Just understand that charter income will offset costs, not eliminate them..
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Frequently Asked Questions
How fast is the Riva 82' Diva?
29 knots on the standard twin MAN V12-1800s and 30.5 knots on the optional V12-1900s, with a 26- or 27-knot cruise. Range at cruise is 300 nautical miles on the smaller engines and 290 on the larger. That makes the Diva the fastest boat in Riva's Flybridge range, which runs down to 22 knots at the 130' Bellissima.
How do you check noise and fuel burn on the Riva 82' Diva?
Take your own noise reading at cruise in the master cabin during the sea trial — it is a two-minute job with a phone app and it is the single most useful measurement you can make yourself on a boat this size. Any figure quoted to you without a source behind it is worth nothing. Treat fuel burn the same way: get observed consumption at cruise from the dealer in writing before you budget.
Has the Riva 82' Diva won any awards?
Yes. Riva states that the 82' Diva won Best Custom Yacht of the Year at the 2025 Motor Boat Awards, and the current model carries a new interior design and revised outdoor spaces. It is the entry point to Riva's Flybridge range and the most recently updated boat in it.