Riviera to stage major eight-model display at the Miami International Boat Show
by Riviera Australia 14 Dec 2017 21:43 PST
The Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht has been described as a being akin to a six-star luxury resort © Riviera Australia
Riviera will proudly present an inspiring eight-yacht display at the Miami International Boat Show in Florida on the President's Day weekend from 15 to 19 February 2018. The on-water display at the Miami Marine Stadium on Virginia Key will showcase models from three Riviera collections, including three from Riviera's stylish and sophisticated Sport Yacht collection, two sporty and adventurous SUV models, two blue-water Flybridge models and the timeless classic Belize 54 Daybridge.
Chairman and owner, Rodney Longhurst said: "We are delighted and proud to exhibit a range of distinctive and luxurious models at the iconic Miami International Boat Show. This superb range of designs cater to a wide scope of motor yachting pursuits and cruising aspirations. We are thrilled to announce that our magnificent new 72 Sports Motor Yacht will have her Americas Premiere during 2018. Our team at the Miami show will be available to provide comprehensive briefings of this exciting new motor yacht."
He said the name Riviera was synonymous worldwide with ultra-luxury, superior design, and supreme blue-water sea-keeping capabilities. "Our talented craftspeople pride themselves that the build calibre and fit and finish of each Riviera is second to none," he said. "We also partner with worldwide leaders in motor yacht design and engineering to offer yachts that are superior on the world stage."
Every model in the Miami display will feature the very latest in marine technology, including Glass Cockpit navigation and systems monitoring, as well as touch-screen CZone digital switching, and joystick controls for superior handling and low-speed manoeuvring. Each motor yacht features silky-smooth and whisper quiet Volvo Penta IPS pod drive propulsion. With Riviera, all Volvo Penta systems are covered by an industry-leading five-year warranty.
Riviera Sport Yacht collection on display at the Miami International Boat Show
Riviera will display the 6000, 5400 and 4800 Sport Yachts in Miami. The sleek and sophisticated Riviera Sport Yacht collection offers high-performance blue-water yachts that combine supreme comfort with unique single-level alfresco lifestyle features including a rich salon, aft galley and large awning window that links the saloon and cockpit as one.
Features include a hydraulic boarding platform, tender garage, comfortable cockpit with lounge, dinette and a gourmet barbecue and wet bar unit as well as wide walk-around side decks and a sun pad on the forward deck.
Powerboat-World's multimedia review of the 4800 Sport Yacht can be seen here
Riviera SUV collection on display at the Miami International Boat Show
The Riviera display includes the sporty and adventurous 575 and 445 SUV models. Details of the new 395 SUV that will have her World Premiere in May 2018 will also be available.
Riviera SUVs combine the respected and proven sea-kindly offshore hull and open cockpit of the Flybridge collection with the single-level living attributes including aft galley and awning window and single-level living so well loved in the Sport Yacht collection. The Riviera SUV collection is ideal for entertaining and watersports or for extended cruising, with elegant interiors and luxurious stateroom accommodation options.
Below is Powerboat-World's video review of the ultra-impressive Sport Motor Yacht 68
Riviera Flybridge collection on display at the Miami International Boat Show
The Riviera display will include the 57 Enclosed Flybridge and 43 Open Flybridge models - two supreme examples of contemporary flybridge motor yacht design.
Incorporating great function and style within supremely comfortable offshore proven hulls, the Riviera Flybridge collection features free-flowing alfresco environments. Expansive and functional cockpits are perfect for entertaining, all manner of watersports or fishing while the interiors offer elegant salons and luxurious stateroom accommodation options. The flybridges offer forward or aft helms with excellent vision to assist the skipper's view of the sea state forward or aft over the cockpit when sport fishing.
Belize 54 Daybrldge on display at the Miami International Boat Show
The Belize 54 caters for a growing global passion for high-end luxury motor yachts that blend traditional design with the latest in marine technology. Sophisticated styling, an opulent interior, clever storage concepts and a proven, sea-kindly hull set the Belize 54 apart, which is available in Daybridge and Sedan models. With a large tender garage and a layout that seamlessly flows from an entertainer cockpit through a welcoming salon with aft galley to the raised pilothouse-style helm to the lower three staterooms, including a full-beam master, and two bathrooms, the Belize 54 is a motor yacht for those who love understated elegance.
Below is Powerboat-World's video review of the stunning Belize 54 Daybridge
Details of the new flagship Belize 66 which will have its Americas Premiere at the 2018 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show will also be available on the display.
Where to find Riviera and Belize in Miami
Mr Longhurst said: "We are looking forward to welcoming Riviera and Belize owners and visitors to inspect the latest luxurious models of Riviera excellence at our stunning red-carpet, on-water showcase on Miami Marine Stadium, Pier 6, Slips 650-657 at the Miami International Boat Show."