Riviera opens its doors to the public for World Boating Day 2025
Gold Coast, Australia – May 24, 2025 – Australia’s premier luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, is inviting the public to an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of its world-class manufacturing facility at Coomera as part of the inaugural World Boating Day celebrations 2025. This special event will take place on May 24th, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
This 90-minute escorted tour provides an exclusive opportunity to experience the operations of Australia’s most awarded luxury yacht builder. Located within the Gold Coast Marine Precinct, Riviera’s 16-hectare facility is the largest motor yacht manufacturing site in the Southern Hemisphere, where a highly skilled team of craftspeople collaborate to produce world-class luxury motor yachts for national and international markets.
Visitors will gain an exclusive look into Riviera’s state-of-the-art production facilities, witnessing each stage of the boat-building process – from lamination to final launching and quality control. This unique experience is perfect for boating enthusiasts or individuals looking to establish a rewarding career in the marine industry.
During the tour, attendees will meet Riviera’s skilled staff, who will guide them through the intricate manufacturing coordination that brings these luxury motor yachts to life.
“Over our proud 45-year history, we have launched more than 6,000 motor yachts that today cruise the great rivers, lakes, seas, and oceans of the world. For more than four decades, we have proudly developed the careers of hundreds of master craftspeople,’’ said Riviera owner Rodney Longhurst.
“For anyone interested in boating, motor yachts, or boat building, this tour provides a rare opportunity to understand how our Gold Coast-based company has become one of the world’s leading boat builders.”
With over half of all newly built Riviera motor yachts exported worldwide, including to the Americas, New Zealand, Asia, and Europe, this tour provides an insightful look at the brand’s exceptional global reputation, built on a local stage.
Important Information:
- Meeting Point: Riviera’s new Yacht Club on the waterfront (arrive 10 minutes before tour time).
- Enclosed footwear is mandatory.
- This is a walking tour.
- Location: Riviera – 50 Waterway Drive, Coomera QLD 4209.
- Registration is required – see below for registration details.
Guests can experience an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour and a shared celebration of the joy of leisure boating.
From concept to completion, the Riviera factory tour reveals the meticulous craftsmanship and engineering excellence behind each world-class luxury motor yacht.
Last year’s Riviera factory tour left guests inspired and in awe of the passion and precision that go into every build.