RIVA I

Benetti120m12 guests6 cabins

Benetti · Mediterranean · Greece · Turkey · Mykonos

Overview

RIVA I yacht charter in Caribbean

RIVA I works best when the charter is planned around clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, not treated as another name in a list. Benetti, 120'1 / 36.6m, 12 guests The strongest fit is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Caribbean and Mediterranean, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.

Benetti120m12 guests6 cabins

Charter fit

How to use RIVA I

RIVA I is best considered for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, with full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. The useful planning angle is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.

Shortlist logic

Why this yacht belongs in the conversation

RIVA I should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Caribbean and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 120'1 / 36.6m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 2006 | 2023 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
Guest profile
12 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
Route style
Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season; strongest when the route protects hosting time on deck
Port logic
decide the first cruising area before comparing rates, cabins, and crew style
Compare by
compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Caribbean
Watch-out
the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board

Who this yacht suits

RIVA I is not a generic inventory pick. It is a better match when the client wants full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space, a private celebration or corporate hosting brief, and a route shaped around Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season.

Local route logic

The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Caribbean and Mediterranean, RIVA I should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, decide the first cruising area before comparing rates, cabins, and crew style.

Planning window

peak season dates, when cruising area, berth access, and crew availability should be checked early. For this yacht, confirm preferred dates, guest count, cabin needs, and cruising area together so the quote reflects the real plan. the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board.

Guest experience

For guests, the difference is felt in pace: where people sit, how lunch is handled, where swimming fits, and how the return feels. RIVA I should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.

Shortlist logic

RIVA I should be compared against at least one alternative if the brief is flexible. The useful difference may be cabin layout, crew style, speed, toys, berth access, or how naturally the yacht fits Caribbean and Mediterranean.

Broker caveat

Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For RIVA I, the check should cover availability, owner approval where relevant, cruising area, APA, fuel, and whether the planned route still works in real weather.

Technical profile

Specifications

Builder
Benetti
Length
120'1 / 36.6m
Built
2006 | 2023 (Refitted)
Guests
12
Cabins
6
Crew
8
Price context
€105,000 p/week + expenses Approx $123,500
Cruising speed
13 Knots
Model
Classic 120'
Beam
25'11 / 7.9m
Draft
6'5 / 1.95m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

RIVA I is positioned around €105,000 p/week + expenses Approx $123,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.

Build and scale

Benetti build, 120m class

Guest experience

The value is in the way the yacht supports guests: cabins, deck space, crew flow, toys, tenders, service rhythm and the ability to make the route feel effortless.

Operating reality

Fuel, provisioning, berths, delivery, local taxes and crew gratuity should be clarified before treating any weekly or day rate as the full charter budget.

Guest fit

Who RIVA I suits

Strong

Families and private groups

RIVA I gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.

Strong

Active charter guests

The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.

Strong

Event or hosting briefs

The guest profile supports larger private groups when service flow, boarding and deck use are planned early.

Inspect style

Design-sensitive clients

Interior mood, deck style and service tone should match the client. The right yacht is not only the largest available yacht, it is the yacht guests want to live in.

Charter fit scorecard

RIVA I by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 120m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.

Toys and activity

4.5/5

The available toy and tender data supports a more active charter plan.

Wellness and amenities

4.5/5

Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.

Price clarity

Visible

Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.

Comparison

RIVA I vs newer 80m+ yachts

Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. RIVA I should be compared on guest fit, refit status, deck flow, crew programme, toys, range, availability and the route you actually want to run.

The strongest shortlist is not the newest yacht by default. It is the yacht whose layout, service style and operating assumptions match the client, the port and the itinerary.

Profile

About RIVA I

Toys

Set against the backdrop of your chosen cruising ground, you and your guests can enjoy fun on the water with the collection of water toys and accessories aboard Riva I. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. In addition there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. Another excellent feature are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough Riva I also features a seabob, wakeboards, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Riva I features two tenders, but leading the pack is a 6m/19'8" Castoldi Jet Tender to transport you in style. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Riva I is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Riva I Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. Experience the magical places, food and experiences of the Mediterranean this summer from the luxury of your own motor yacht. Riva I, her captain and talented crew are ready to make sure that your yachting experience is like nothing else.

Overview

The 36.6m/120'1" motor yacht 'Riva I' by the Italian shipyard Benetti offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins and features interior styling by French designer Zuretti. Boasting an array of sumptuous living areas laid out invitingly to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere onboard, motor yacht Riva I is the perfect luxury charter yacht for friends and family.

Performance Range

Built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, she benefits from a semi-displacement hull to provide exceptional seakeeping and impressive speeds. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 13 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 16 knots with a range of up to 3,800 nautical miles from her 37,453 litre fuel tanks at 11 knots.

Guest Accommodation

Built in 2006, Riva I offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 8 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

On your charter, you'll find plenty to keep you busy and entertained, particularly a deck jacuzzi, perfect to enjoy the scenery with your favourite drink in hand. Riva I benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, particularly Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. You can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Impressive 3
  • 800nm range
  • Interior design from Zuretti
  • Sleeps 12 guests
  • 6m/19'8" Castoldi Jet Tender

Amenities

  • Outdoor Bar
  • Sun Deck
  • Wi-Fi
  • Swimming platform
  • At-Anchor Stabilizers
  • Sunpads
  • Deck Jacuzzi
  • Air Conditioning

Water toys

  • SeaDoo Jet-Ski More 260hp
  • Towable Toys More 3 person Sofa
  • 2 x Doughnuts
  • Wake Board
  • Water-Ski
  • 1 x Seabob
  • 2 x Paddleboards More Stand Up
  • Snorkelling Equipment
  • 2 x More Electrical bicycle

Tenders

  • 19'8 / 6m Castoldi Jet Tender Volvo Penta 200 HP engine
  • 10'2 / 3.1m RIB

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€120,000 p/week + expenses Approx $141,000

Mediterranean · Greece · Turkey · Mykonos

Winter Season

€105,000 p/week + expenses Approx $123,500

Mediterranean · Greece · Turkey · Mykonos

Cruising

Regions

Mediterranean · Greece · Turkey · Mykonos

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether RIVA I's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether RIVA I's 6 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season.
  • Ask why RIVA I beats the nearest alternative for a private celebration or corporate hosting brief.
  • Confirm the port plan: decide the first cruising area before comparing rates, cabins, and crew style.
  • For RIVA I, include boarding point, must-do stops, and whether the route should stay focused on Caribbean and Mediterranean.

Availability

Request RIVA I charter availability

Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether RIVA I fits the route.

FAQ

RIVA I charter questions

Is RIVA I a good fit for Caribbean?

Yes, if the route is planned around turning a global yacht shortlist into a realistic private charter plan. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.

Who should consider RIVA I?

RIVA I is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The broker should compare the yacht against the occasion, the route length, and the level of privacy expected on board.

What should I send before requesting RIVA I?

Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for RIVA I. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.

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Crew, insurance, weather, guest comfort, tender access and local captain decisions are treated as part of the booking, not details to solve on the day.

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A charter expert stays visible from enquiry to shortlist, with email or WhatsApp follow-up when timing, routes or guest needs change.

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What is checked before I pay?

The shortlist should clarify the exact yacht, dates, guest count, boarding point, route, price assumptions, inclusions, exclusions and payment conditions.

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What guests tell us matters

  • Guests value a shortlist built around their route, not a random catalogue.
  • Families ask for clear safety, shade, cabins and weather backup before they book.
  • Corporate groups want written timing, access and service expectations before deposit.

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