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 is Riva's answer to buyers who want flybridge space but refuse to drive something that looks like a floating apartment building. The hull is new, the V12 package is proven, and Riva's published 26- to 27-knot cruise is real. Build quality is where Riva separates from the pack, and the yard put its money where its mouth is by entering the boat for the 2025 Motor Boat Awards and winning. The Officina Italiana Design team delivered a profile that reads more express than flybridge, and the fold-down quarter platforms add function without compromising the lines. This is a serious boat with serious performance.
This boat makes sense for owners who plan to keep a captain but want to stay involved in the driving. The single-seat lower helm and crew quarters with side-deck access support a professional operation without turning the boat into a charter yacht. If you're coming from a 60-foot sportfish or a 70-foot express and you need more guest space, the Diva gives you four cabins and a flybridge without asking you to give up speed. If you're looking for 400-mile range or offshore capability in rough water, this isn't your boat. Riva's own figure is 300 nautical miles at a 26-knot cruise on the 1,800 hp engines and 290 at 27 knots on the 1,900s — honest, but not generous, and it tells you this was drawn for coastal hops rather than passages.
Resale on the 82' Diva will track with the broader Riva range, which means strong but not exceptional. The brand has a loyal following in South Florida and the Med, and the build quality supports long-term value better than Azimut or Ferretti at this price point. Expect 20–30 percent depreciation in the first three years, then slower decline. Operating costs will run $200K–$300K annually with crew. Riva publishes no fuel-burn figure for the Diva, so get observed gallons-per-hour at cruise from the dealer in writing before you build a season budget around it. The market for 80-foot flybridges is competitive, but the Diva's performance and design give it an edge with buyers who care about how their boat looks at speed..
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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 much noise does the Riva 82' Diva make at cruise?
Riva does not publish decibel readings for the 82' Diva, and any figure quoted to you without a source behind it is worth nothing. Take your own 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. The same applies to fuel burn, which Riva does not publish either.
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.