Diva on a Riva

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By Chris Dixon

September 4, 2025

With enviable interiors and a scintillating style all her own, it’s little wonder the Riva 82 Diva has made a splash on social media.

I recently had the opportunity to experience the Riva 82’ Diva firsthand, and it truly lives up to its glamorous reputation. The yacht’s sleek profile and innovative design immediately caught my attention. Inside, the salon’s open-concept layout, featuring glossy wenge wood and a raised dining area, exudes elegance. The full-beam master suite offers a serene retreat, with exceptional sound insulation ensuring a peaceful rest. Outdoor spaces are equally impressive, with a spacious flybridge and a beach club that extends the yacht’s width by over 3 meters. Performance-wise, twin 1,800-hp MAN V12 engines deliver a top speed of 29 knots. Overall, the Riva 82’ Diva combines luxury, innovation, and performance seamlessly.

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Chris Dixon

Senior Editor, Power & Motoryacht
Chris Dixon is the author of Ghost Wave and The Ocean, The Ultimate Handbook of Nautical Knowledge. His writing has appeared in The New York Times bestseller The Southerner’s Handbook. His writing has also appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Outside, Popular Mechanics and Garden & Gun. He grew up boating, fishing and surfing along the coasts of South Carolina and Georgia, once spent a year working and traveling with Jimmy Buffett and today lives in Charleston with his wife, son and daughter.