About us

Visionary creativity, an appetite for beauty and a quest for perfection: Riva’s values have remained unchanged in over 180 historic years, driving our rise to become the most admired and celebrated nautical brand in the world. We strive to honour Carlo Riva's genius and his work ethic every day by building Riva Classiche into an essential centre of excellence, a focal point for connoisseurs of the finest boats. Our aim is to offer owners and aficionados a unique wealth of exclusive expertise, technical data and know-how to make the world’s most beautiful boats even more breathtaking and iconic.

Riva Classiche draws on the knowledge and heritage of RAM (Revisione Assistenza Motoscafi) – the Riva boats service created by Carlo Riva in 1957 that was the first maintenance and refurbishment hub set up by a boatyard in Europe. Our other key resource is Marina Riva, the company established in 1981 that distributes original Riva parts, primarily for the historic and vintage boat sector.

With direct links to the parent company and access to the historical archive, Riva Classiche is the only place that can offer the authoritative assessments and peace of mind that a boat owner needs. From refitting to refurbishment, our services are delivered with unrivalled reliability and painstaking care. Our experienced technicians and craftspeople follow the principles laid down by Carlo Riva, working with passion and masterly skill. For only Riva knows how to look after a Riva.