Three premieres for Riviera at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, will proudly exhibit at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show from October 29 to November 2, 2025, with the Americas Premiere of three magnificent yachts – the highly versatile 4300 Sports Express and the long range and luxurious 64 and 72 Sports Motor Yachts in a new Series II edition.

The grand showcase will feature 12-motor yachts from Riviera’s outstanding collection of 24 individual models from 39 to 78 feet spanning the Sport Yacht, SUV, Sports Motor Yacht and Belize designs.

The Fort Lauderdale Boat Show will have over 1,300 boats on display, feature 1,000 exhibitors and is expected to attract more than 100,000 people to the massive five-day event, making this the largest in-water boat show in the world.

Riviera owner Rodney Longhurst said Riviera has had a strong presence at the prestigious Fort Lauderdale show for decades.

“We have proudly exhibited at Fort Lauderdale for over 30 years where our motor yachts are today sought after around the world for their blue-water heritage, supreme luxury and built-to-last quality.” Mr Longhurst said.

“Our spectacular display, the largest for Riviera in the Americas, will provide the opportunity for visitors to fully appreciate the exceptional quality of our range; the finest yachts we have built over the past 45 years and all in one convenient location.

“The Fort Lauderdale show gives our team the opportunity to demonstrate the amazing ease of boating that we have created, which is now being enjoyed by more than 6200 Riviera owners around the world.”

Riviera 4300 Sports Express – Americas Premiere

 Riviera owner Rodney Longhurst describes the new Sports Express as: “Amazingly versatile. You get so much with the new Sports Express. You’ll love the new boarding platform design that lowers to become your own sea deck. There is a fully equipped alfresco barbecue centre across the transom, plus a bar and meals centre on the sports deck and the main galley. The hose-out sports deck is a superb lounging and dining space with its own TV and air-conditioning. The forward sun deck boasts a triple sun lounge with a separate forward-facing lounge with a fold-out table. You will want to stay out overnight – or longer – as the luxurious accommodation deck has a master stateroom, guest cabin, bathroom, toilet, separate full-size shower, TV, lounge and dining area as well as the main galley. There’s even an optional dishwasher,” Mr Longhurst said.

Propulsion for the 4300 is a choice of twin diesel Volvo Penta IPS 600s rated at 440hp or IPS 650s rated at 480hp each that will deliver over 30 knots at WOT to get you there and back effortlessly and economically. Low-speed manoeuvrability is exceptional, courtesy of joystick steering

Riviera 64 and 72 Sports Motor Yacht Series II – Americas Premieres

Riviera’s 64 and 72 Series I Sports Motor Yachts set the measure of a blue-water yacht that had it all; walk-around side decks, foredeck lounge and entertaining, all-weather alfresco deck, luxurious salon with internal staircase to the fully enclosed air-conditioned flybridge and state-of-the-art helm. Luxury accommodation includes a choice of three or four staterooms, up to four bathrooms, an opulent full-beam master suite and versatile utility room or crew cabin. Engineering excellence matches sports performance to deliver a smooth, quiet and efficient ride. In addition, the wide-open cockpit of this design enables all manner of water sports enjoyment.

Riviera owner, Rodney Longhurst gave an insight into the development of the Series II models, “Feedback from our worldwide family of owners has helped our team of engineers and designers to undertake a holistic refinement approach throughout both these yachts,” he said.

“The new 64 and 72 Series II yachts are even more functional, more luxurious and more enjoyable; delivering further exhilarating sports performance and blue water capability that has positioned the Riviera Sports Motor Yacht in a league of its own.”

The Riviera Fort Lauderdale showcase will also include the open flybridge 46 and three-sided enclosed 50 SMY along with the Series II 64 and 72 models.

Riviera Sport Yacht Platinum Editions on display

Sophisticated and distinctive designer styling, immense luxury and inspiring performance with flowing single-level indoor-outdoor spaces; the 4600, 5400, 6000 and 6800 models will be on show in Fort Lauderdale.

Riviera SUV yachts on display

Sporty and adventurous, the six-model SUV collection – from 39 to 64 feet in length – combine the proven blue-water pedigree and sporting cockpit of the lauded Sports Motor Yachts with the single-level living features so enjoyed by Sport Yacht owners. The Riviera Fort Lauderdale showcase will include the 505 and 585 models.

Belize Motor Yachts on display

The distinctive lines of the Belize design evoke the poise of a bygone era. Belize rewards owners wanting to create a personalised motor yacht with an extraordinary level of customisation and bespoke elements that are alive with contemporary luxury, modern technology and advanced propulsion systems. On display in Fort Lauderdale will be the Belize 54 and 66 Daybridge models.

Festival of Boating to be held at the Riviera showcase at Fort Lauderdale

The 2025 display will also host the exclusive Riviera owners Festival of Boating across four days aboard a Riviera yacht and in a dedicated training hub, all based at the show.

Riviera owners are invited to participate in a program of introductory and advanced boating education and training workshops, including a ladies’ skippers program, navigation, weather, offshore seamanship, radar, power management, annual maintenance, entertainment systems and more. All these programs are designed to inspire Riviera owners and their families to enjoy their ultimate boating experience.

A signature social event will also form part of the festival for 2025.

Riviera owners can consult their Riviera dealership for full details.

Where to find Riviera and the premiere models at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Rodney Longhurst said: “We look forward to welcoming boating enthusiasts aboard our magnificent line-up of Riviera luxury motor yachts, including the Americas Premiere of the exceptional new 4300 Sports Express and the 64 and 72 Sports Motor Yacht Series II models at the Bahia Mar Yachting Center, C Dock – Green Zone in Fort Lauderdale from October 29 to November 2.”