Owners celebrate the private launch of their much anticipated 5600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition with an evening of fireworks spectacular in the Riviera Yacht Club.
The Riviera Christmas appreciation event brings the team together to celebrate and reflect on the year as it draws to a close. Riviera Australia owner Rodney Longhurst said that 2025 had been a year full of achievements for the team right around the world.
When Riviera’s team of more than 950 gathered for their end-of-year celebration lunch, Rodney Longhurst Riviera’s owner asked them to look back with pride at their achievements over the past 12 months.
He said that 2025 had been a year full of achievements for the team right around the world.
Enjoy this video as our team looks back over the year 2025.
“Four new model launches, new dealership appointments, record shipments of yachts internationally, amazing showcases at the major international boat shows and the external recognition we have received with multiple awards for our training efforts; it has been a year of accomplishment,” he said.
“Riviera has continued to expand our facilities and manufacturing technologies, further enhancing the quality of our yachts and the working environment for our team.”
He said the team at Riviera enhanced the lives of so many people around the world.
“That is a great honour for us all,” he said.
A year of exceptional world premieres from Riviera. Top left: 4300 Sports Express. Top right: 72 Sports Motor Yacht Series II. Above left: 64 Sports Motor Yacht Series II. Above right: 5600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition.
“Even more than building world-class motor yachts, we continue to build extraordinary people.”
Rodney Longhurst
Exceptional New Models
During the year, the team launched four exceptional new models.
The World Premiere of the exciting and highly versatile 4300 Sports Express was held in May. This innovative new design allows owners to enjoy the exhilaration of performance boating with the ability to be out on the water quickly for a relaxing afternoon escape or luxurious long weekend.
The World Premiere of the new generation Series II 72 Sports Motor Yacht was also held in May followed by the 64 Sports Motor Yacht Series II in October. The holistic refinement approach to the exterior and interior of these yachts has created a new aesthetic that is both contemporary and timeless.
In early December, the Riviera team proudly held the World Premiere of their latest creation, the 5600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition that sets a new benchmark across every measure for a luxury motor yacht under 60 foot. Offering new levels of space, comfort, liveability and luxury appointments with new levels of engineering excellence, blue-water capability and fuel-efficient performance.
Spectacular showcases at the major international boat shows in 2025 all featured the latest creations from Riviera and brought the Riviera family together to celebrate the finest of motor yachts and the best boating life.
Boat Show Spectaculars
The boat show season began for Riviera with a superb display at the Miami International Boat Show in the United States in February.
In late May Riviera assembled a most spectacular showcase at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. The display featured 12 exceptional motor yachts, including the 4300 Sports Express and the 72 Sports Motor Yacht Series II.
The team then joined European dealer representatives at the Cannes Yachting Festival in France in September to showcase the new 4300 Sports Express in her European Premiere as the centrepiece of our display.
The final show of the year was Riviera’s grand showcase at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in late October. The display featured 12 motor yachts including the Americas Premiere of three magnificent yachts – the 4300 Sports Express and 64 and 72 Sports Motor Yachts new Series II editions.
The enthusiastic response to the premieres and Riviera showcases at these major shows was a great compliment for the Riviera team.
The Riviera Festival of Boating was held at Sanctuary Cove in Queensland Australia and in Fort Lauderdale in Florida USA. These unique festivals offered an inspiring boating education program with seminars and on-water workshops as well as exclusive VIP social events.
Festival of Boating
This year we hosted two exclusive Riviera Festival of Boating events – the first in May at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show and then later in the year at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
Our empowering Riviera education program consists of seminars and on-water workshops all designed to help our owners enjoy their ultimate boating experience. Of course, Riviera’s signature social events are always a part of this exclusive program.
Riviera Worldwide Network Expands
During 2025 we welcomed new representatives in Europe and Canada.
In Türkiye, Riviera is now represented by Doğuş Marine Services, part of Doğuş Otomotiv, whilst Monaco Boat Group now represent Riviera in two important markets – Monaco and Italy.
In Quebec in eastern Canada, Riviera also welcomed Marine 360 as dealer representatives.
Today, Riviera exports more than 60 percent of annual production through a global dealer network spanning five continents.
Left: Two service technician training academies were held this year for representatives from the global Riviera dealership network. Right: Over 60 percent of Riviera’s annual production is exported to a dealer network that now spans five continents.
Technician Training Academies
This year Riviera has hosted two Technician Training Academies attended by representatives from across our global dealer network.
The intensive multi-day academies were held this year as part of Riviera’s commitment to the care of our motor yacht owners ensuring that technicians remain current with the latest advances and technical knowledge.
Delivering to the World
Earlier in the year, the Riviera team assembled a fleet of 10 Riviera luxury motor yachts that were to be delivered to Mexico and the east coast of the United States.
The team utilised the unique DYT Yacht Transport float-on/float-off transporter for this major shipment.
Later in the year, we achieved what is believed to be a world first – the largest ever number of vessels placed onto a single cargo ship anywhere in the world.
The precious cargo of 15 luxury Riviera motor yachts was delivered to Florida on the east coast of the United States where most were exhibited as part of our Fort Lauderdale display.
“I know we will all achieve even more together in 2026.”
Rodney Longhurst
Apprentice Achievements
Rodney Longhurst said it was a privilege to be involved with the apprentice program.
“Not only are our apprentices becoming great at their chosen trades, but they are also excelling in many areas through the life skills we teach in our Propel program,” he said.
In May, the Riviera team was recognised for its apprentice training, being awarded the prestigious Australian Apprenticeships Leadership Medal 2025. This accolade acknowledges Riviera’s commitment to training and mentoring the next generation of marine industry professionals.
Kyle Davison, Riviera Manufacturing Director, told the end-of-year team gathering that Riviera apprentices consistently met and exceeded expectations.
Announcing Riviera’s Apprentice of the Year award for 2025, he said: “We have a stringent process in the way we award the Apprentice of the Year. It is based on a broad set of criteria including trade skills as well as strong communication skills, willingness to take on additional duties and having a growth mindset.”
First Year Marine Craft Construction apprentice Hunter Tuck was awarded Riviera Apprentice of the Year.
In mid-December, Riviera’s commitment to training was further honoured with the presentation of the Gold Australian Apprentice Employer Award.
The Riviera Yacht Club is a private and exclusive venue for Riviera owners where boating education, new yacht specification, familiarisation, commissioning and special celebratory events are held.
Riviera Yacht Club Opens
In a grand evening of celebration, Riviera officially opened the Riviera Yacht Club. Offering a spectacular glass frontage overlooking the company’s marina, this private club has been created as a welcoming and inspirational educational centre exclusively for Riviera owners.
The world-class centre will become the home for the commissioning of new yachts where Riviera’s Customer Support team, in partnership with Riviera dealerships, will undertake extensive multi-day vessel familiarisation, orientation and educational handovers with owners.
2025 has seen an amazing range of boating events for Riviera owners around the world.
Rendezvous Events for the Global Riviera Family
An amazing range of boating events throughout 2025 have been enjoyed around the world by the Riviera family. From a superb raft-up in Perth, to cruising in company trips exploring the Hawkesbury River in Sydney and the Whitsunday Islands in Australia. Beyond, Riviera owners have cruised from New Zealand to Fiji and ventured through the Pacific, whilst others have rendezvoused at the Bitter End Yacht Club in the British Virgin Islands. In the Americas, cruising in company trips to Bahamas and Roche Harbor in the Pacific Northwest have brought the Riviera family together.
The end-of-year Christmas ‘Thank You’ event is a highlight on the calendar and is greatly appreciated by the dedicated and passionate Riviera team.
World-class Team
When Rodney Longhurst proudly addressed the 950-strong team, he said: “Every one of you, individually and together, has excelled in your efforts during the year. We hear the positive feedback at the major boat shows we attend and during the delivery commissioning of every new yacht. You go from strength to strength and I am extremely proud of you all.
“Every day I see an amazing willingness to work together. We work to show everyone in our team and all our Riviera owners that we care about them and their boating experience.”
Rodney Longhurst concluded: “Even more than building world-class motor yachts that showcase our vision and skills that are admired around the world, we continue to build extraordinary people.
“We have showcased the exceptional skills and craftsmanship of our team to the world and received significant praise.
”I know we can all achieve even more together in 2026.”
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Riviera’s owner looks back with pride at a year full of achievements for the team right around the world.