Riviera sets sail into history with their 6000th Motor Yacht

In a sea of achievements, Riviera Yachts has yet another proud achievement in the luxury marine industry – the launch of their 6.000th motor yacht. The iconic Australian brand celebrated this launch at its state-of-the-art production facility located at Queensland’s scenic Gold Coast.

Riviera’s Client Loyalty

The vessel that marked this historic event wasn’t just any motor yacht; it was an Iridium silver-hulled 5400 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition. This yacht is set to chart waters under the ownership of Peter and Denise Haig, esteemed members of the Riviera family from Sydney. The Haigs have been loyal to Riviera for over three decades. In 1988 they purchased their first 38 Open Flybridge, and since then they have purchased ten Riviera yachts!

Owners’ testimonial

Amidst the event’s excitement, Peter Haig took center stage before the Riviera team. With pride, he recounted over thirty-six years of exhilarating cruises aboard Rivieras, igniting a wave of enthusiasm among attendees. He mentioned he highly appreciates the evolution of the design and the innovations he witnessed firsthand. Moreover, he thanked Riviera for keeping its unique identity as an Australian brand through the years. Highlighting the exceptional craftsmanship delivered by local professionals, Mr. Haig expressed his appreciation for the team’s commitment to excellence.

Remarkable achievement for Riviera Yachts

• 1980 Rivera was established in Sydney
• 1981 Rivera manufacturing and the company moved to Labrador in Queensland’s Golden Coast
• 16.8-hectare manufacturing facility at Coomera officially opened in 2000
• Riviera now builds 150 motor yachts per year (over 60 % are exported worldwide).
• the Sport Yachts series launched in 2005, and since then 800 have been delivered
• in 2019 the Sport Yacht Platinum Edition started offering a new level of elegance and luxury, with over 230 yachts of this exclusive edition sailing in all oceans and seas (the current range consists of the 4600, 5400 and 6000 models)

These numbers are certainly impressive, but this milestone launch was not just about marking the numbers. Above all, this was a significant moment that underscores Riviera’s true passion for quality and innovation. Rodney Longhurst, the owner of Riviera Australia, echoed Haig’s sentiments. Longhurst highlighted how this achievement was a testament to Riviera’s dedication to creating luxury yachting masterpieces that are admired and esteemed globally. He passionately talked about the brand, and their yachts: “To be successful on the highly competitive global stage of luxury boat building, you must have an absolute commitment to design, quality, and owner care. I couldn’t be more proud of our team, and I am grateful to all the Riviera owners around the world who not only enjoy our yachts themselves, but share this wonderful experience with their family and friends.“

The unveiling of Riviera’s 6.000th motor yacht is more than just a number. It is a symbol of decades’ worth of crafting dream vessels for sea enthusiasts around the globe.

Cheers to Riviera on crossing this nautical horizon, here’s to navigating toward countless more milestones yet to come!