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Riva 82 Diva Video Review: Fold-Down Terraces and a Tender Garage

By the YachtWay editorial deskUpdated October 2026Video walkthrough8 min read

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The Riva 82 Diva is an 83 ft flybridge from Riva, the same model Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc owns. We walked a nearly new one with less than 50 hours on the engines and generators. At the stern, terraces fold down on both sides and a tender sits under the sunbed. The flybridge has a bar with a grill, and below deck there are four cabins with their own bathrooms, led by a full-beam owner's suite.

A typical Riva, from the paint to the hinges

The Diva has everything people buy a Riva for: deep metallic paint, lacquered wood, leather with open stitching and a Riva logo on the cleats, the door handles and the tables. We started at the stern, where the terraces fold down and a glass panel brings the cockpit closer to the water. A Seakeeper and fins kept her steady while we filmed, even with some swell coming in.

The vibeClassic Riva glamour with a modern edge

The power2x MAN V12-1900 diesels, 3,800 hp

Best forFamilies and friends, long weekends

What stood out on board

Terraces that fold down
Both sides of the aft deck fold out over the water, locked in place by pins when you are under way.
A tender under the sunbed
The aft sunbed opens up and the tender garage sits right below it.
Three places to drive
A main helm, a flybridge helm and a docking station on the aft deck with thrusters.
A galley that closes off
A glass partition rises at the push of a button, and it can be tinted for full privacy.
Seakeeper and fins
Both stabilisers kept her steady at anchor while the swell came in.
Details you notice
Riva logos on cleats and handles, and toilet paper hidden in a lacquered drawer.

Riva 82 Diva running at speed along the coast, filmed by YachtWay — The 82 Diva under way. 00:40

Her profile, with the flybridge and the long hull windows. 15:20

Main saloon with white sofas and a large TV on the Riva 82 Diva — The main saloon, with freestanding furniture. 17:20

Full-beam owner's cabin with L-shaped seating on the Riva 82 Diva — The full-beam owner's cabin, with its own seating area. 25:20

Bow sunbed with blue piping on the Riva 82 Diva — The bow lounge, with deep cushions. 08:00

Spec sheet at a glance

Feature	What you get	The benefit
Length overall	83 ft (25.29 m)	Sold as an 82
Beam	19 ft 11 in (6.08 m)	Wider still with the terraces down
Draft	6 ft 8 in (2.04 m)	Fine for most anchorages
Weight	69.5 t (153,221 lb)	Solid and steady in a swell
Tanks	1,691 gal fuel, 291 gal water (6,400 L, 1,100 L)	Long trips between fuel stops
Power (as filmed)	2x MAN V12-1900, 3,800 hp	MAN V12-1800s are standard
Listed speeds	30.5 kn top, 27 kn cruise (listing figures)	We did not sea trial this boat
Guests	4 cabins, 8 guests	Every cabin has its own bathroom
Crew	Crew cabin for 2 (builder figures)	Reached from the side deck
Stability	Seakeeper and fin stabilisers	Calm at anchor
Helm	Three Simrad screens, joystick, sunroof	Fresh air while you drive
Connectivity	Starlink and KVH satellite TV	Work or stream at anchor

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Stern and side terraces

Side terrace folded down over the water on the Riva 82 Diva — A side terrace, folded down over the water. 02:05

A large sunbed sits in the centre of the aft deck, and the tender garage is right below it. On both sides the terraces fold down and add a lot of deck space.

Shower.
A carbon fibre shower that mounts in the starboard corner.
Storage.
Under the sunbed, for water toys or covers.
Gates.
Built into the handrails, so they disappear when open.
Glass panel.
Brings the seating area closer to the water.
Locking pins.
Hold the terraces shut when you are under way.

Aft deck

Lacquered dining table on the aft deck of the Riva 82 Diva — The lacquered dining table on the aft deck. 04:50

The aft deck has a docking station to port, with throttles, bow and stern thrusters, audio and light controls. The dining table rises and lowers electrically.

Table.
Folds open to seat six, or lowers into a coffee table.
Fridge.
Under the starboard seating, behind a matching panel.
Sink.
A small sink across from the docking station.
Seats.
Low backrests and very deep cushions.

Side decks and bow

Bow lounge and cup holders on the Riva 82 Diva — At the bow, with 16 cup holders around the lounge. 09:20

Side boarding doors open on both sides, and the walk forward is protected by grab rails. At the bow there is a lounge with lounge beds, set on a glass panel that lights the VIP cabin below.

Shade.
Carbon poles and a canvas Bimini clip on.
Audio.
Volume control right at the bow.
Anchors.
One on each side, with their own winches and lockers.
Cleats.
Each one carries the Riva logo.

Flybridge

Flybridge dining table with director's chairs on the Riva 82 Diva — Flybridge dining, with folding director's chairs. 13:20

Teak steps with a gentle angle lead up. The life rafts are hidden behind panels, and there is still headroom for a 6 ft 2 in adult under the hardtop.

Sunbed.
Large and angled up, for four or five people.
Helm.
Drive-by-wire steering, 16 in Simrad screens and a chain washer.
Dining.
A lacquered table and L-shaped seating for seven.
Bar.
An infrared grill, an Isotherm ice maker, a fridge drawer and three stools.
Audio.
Four JL Audio speakers in the hardtop.

Saloon, galley and helm

Main deck helm with three Simrad screens on the Riva 82 Diva — The main helm, with three Simrad screens. 20:00

Electric glass doors open the saloon to the aft deck, with blackout curtains held down by magnets. A marble dining table seats eight, and the galley and helm sit forward.

Galley.
A Miele four-burner cooktop, an oven and a fold-out counter.
Fridge.
A full-size fridge with a freezer below.
Privacy.
A glass partition and a door close the galley off.
Helm seat.
Besenzoni, for sitting or leaning.
Sunroof.
Opens from the helm for fresh air.
Side doors.
Open electrically on both sides of the helm.

Cabins and engine room

VIP cabin forward with queen bed and TV on the Riva 82 Diva — The VIP cabin forward, lit from the bow skylight. 30:50

Carpeted stairs with lit chrome strips lead down. The cabin doors are thick and heavy, and every cabin has its own marble bathroom.

Owner's suite

Layout.
Full beam, with a bed close to queen plus and an L-shaped sofa.
Windows.
Large hull windows at water level.
Bathroom.
Marble with double sinks.
Wardrobe.
A walk-in wardrobe with room for long dresses.

Guest and VIP cabins

Twin cabins.
Two, each with a TV and an en suite.
Day head.
One en suite also opens to the hallway.
VIP cabin.
Forward, with a skylight that blacks out at a button.
Showers.
Walk-in, with LED rain showers.

Engine room

Engines.
Twin MAN 1,900 hp diesels.
Generators.
Two Cummins units, each under 55 hours.
Access.
The stairs fold away to reach the switch panel.

The verdict

The 82 Diva is a Riva through and through. The paint, the lacquered wood and the small details are what people buy these boats for, and why they hold their value. The fold-down terraces and the tender garage make the stern a beach club, the flybridge has a full bar, and four cabins with their own bathrooms cover a family and friends. This one had less than 50 hours on her engines when we filmed.

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Presented by: Heigo Paartalu; YachtWay Spotlight host
Filmed by: YachtWay Studios