RIVIERA 4600 SPORT YACHT PLATINUM EDITION IN CATEGORY FOR BEST OF BIG BOATS AWARD 2024

At this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival in France, Riviera Australia was announced as a finalist at the Best of Boats Award 2024. This is the world’s largest annual international motorboat award, and the Riviera 4600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition was nominated in this category of ‘Best of Big Boats’. 

What makes this nomination even more remarkable is the fact that Riviera Australia is the only non-European builder nominated in this category. Other builders in this category come from Spain, UK, Sweden, and Greece. The 2024 awards ceremony is scheduled for 28th November  at Boat & Fun Boat Show in Berlin. 

The Best of Boats Awards was established in 2014 by boating journalists from across the world. The members of the committee need to comply two clear requirements; they need to have extensive experience as boat testers and a distinct interest in the practical needs of boaters. The Best of Boat Award is the only worldwide motorboat award, covering all European and international water-sports regions. 

Riviera Australia owner Rodney Longhurst said, “This is one of the most respected boating awards in the world – and is a fantastic accolade for our amazing 900-strong team. We are all immensely honored to be the only finalist from outside of Europe. We are always striving to be different and better. Being named as a finalist in the Best of Boats Award really highlights the dedication of our extremely talented team in designing and creating luxury motor yachts of distinction.”

Riviera 4600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition

The 4600 Sport Yacht features all the luxury and refinement associated with the Riviera Platinum Edition. It is an outstanding example of style and innovation, from the generous hydraulic swim platform to the spacious garage for water sports equipment storage. Another excellent feature of the 4600 Sport Yacht is the gorgeous entertainer’s aft deck with an L-shaped lounge across the transom and port side and the timbre table. The fully equipped galley sits at the very back of the saloon and seamlessly extends into the cockpit through a sliding glass door and an awning window. Together with the barbecue and wet bar, this becomes a unified area perfect for entertaining or unwinding.

A fully equipped U-shaped galley sits on the port side, just behind the helm, while a stylish servery and bar occupy the starboard side. Towards the bow on the starboard side, the elegant dining area features a handcrafted, large table encircled by a luxurious U-shaped lounge, offering seating for up to six guests.

The 4600 Sport Yacht features two or three impressive cabins (depending on the layout you select) and two bathrooms on the accommodation deck. The full-beam master amidship has full head height, a king-size bed, and large hull windows.

Twin Volvo Penta D8-IPS800s, delivering 600 hp each, power the Riviera 4600 Sport Yacht.

Best of Boats Awards Nomination for Riviera 4600 Sport Yacht

This nomination is not only a recognition of their Riviera’s exceptional design of the 4600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition, but also a reflection of the company’s passionate dedication to quality. As owner Rodney Longhurst noted, being named a finalist places Riviera among the leading yacht builders globally and highlights their commitment to world-class craftsmanship. .