Meet the Riva 96’ Argo Super: Pure Italian Glamour

Riva introduces the 96’ Argo Super, a refined evolution of its popular 90’ Argo, combining the shipyard’s unmistakable design language with a more versatile layout and improved onboard comfort. Presented at the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival, the 28.79-metre flybridge yacht features redesigned outdoor areas, brighter interiors and a stronger connection between indoor and outdoor living.

Exterior design

Designed by Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta of Officina Italiana Design, in collaboration with Ferretti Group, the new model retains Riva’s elegant profile while introducing an extended stern and redesigned hull windows. The first hull features an Aluminium livery with Bright Black details.

The redesigned stern is one of the main highlights, with a more generous bathing platform, integrated sunpad and easier access to the water. The garage accommodates a Williams 395 Sportjet tender and a jet ski. The 20-square-metre cockpit offers a flexible dining and lounge arrangement, while the foredeck provides an additional relaxation area that can be converted into a spacious sunpad.

Layout and accommodation

Inside, the main salon benefits from ceiling heights exceeding two metres and expansive windows. The first hull features a dining area aft and a lounge forward, with polished wengé, pale matt oak, marble and leather defining the interior palette.

The full-beam owner's suite occupies the forward section of the main deck, with a three-metre side window offering panoramic sea views. Moving the day head from the lower deck to the main deck has also allowed for a more spacious guest accommodation layout.

The lower deck is available in three- or four-cabin configurations. The standard arrangement includes a full-beam VIP cabin and two double cabins, while the first hull features four guest cabins, all with en-suite bathrooms. The 43-square-metre flybridge completes the outdoor living spaces with a lounge, bar and dining area beneath an elegant black hardtop.

Performance and technology

Sleipner Vector stabiliser fins come as standard, while optional equipment includes Seakeeper gyroscopic stabilisers, WATCHIT Sense 360 collision prevention and Xenta manoeuvring assistance.

Power comes from twin MTU engines in two configurations. The standard 2,000 HP units deliver a top speed of 26.5 knots, while the optional 2,222 HP engines increase maximum speed to 28 knots, with cruising speeds of 22.5 and 24 knots respectively.