Sleek, stylish and playful, the new 58’ Capri has all the elegance of a Riva runabout, but the next generation of Riva yacht has a dash of mischief under the hood too.

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Sleek, stylish and playful, the new 58’ Capri has all the elegance of a Riva runabout, but the next generation of Riva yacht has a dash of mischief under the hood too.

Written by Katia Damborsky

Photography by Leonardo Andreoni

16 June 2026

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It’s a warm evening in the northern Italian town of Sarnico, the historic home of the Riva brand. The shipyard is shimmering under the June heat, where a handful of clients, dealers and journalists have gathered for a private viewing of Riva’s latest offerings.
As the sun sets over the shores of Lake Iseo, a parade of boats glides out over the water to be admired. They’re all distinctly Riva in style but there’s one, the 58’ Capri, which manages to stand out from the rest. Not only is she the largest in this particular line-up, she’s also the one that feels the freshest and most novel.
Massimo Jannone, Sales Director of Ferretti Group’s serial business, agrees. “This model is not completely unique,” he admits, “but it is something we introduced to the market to offer something a bit different. It’s a Riva, but it’s refreshed.”

Protected on all sides and reminiscent of an outdoor living room, the 58’ Capri’s cockpit is the social hub on deck.

The biggest refreshment is the roof.
Out on the water, where most open yachts are either totally exposed to the sun or retreat under bulky t-tops, the Riva 58’ Capri wears an elegant fixed canopy with a fabric awning built into the hardtop. By combining the best elements of a classic sport yacht with the comfort of something that’s fully enclosed, the brand feels like it’s onto a winner.
This is the best feature,” confirms Jannone. “The top is extended, but fully openable.”
Jannone believes this is a practical answer to market demands. After all, he explains, the trend year after year is to be protected from the sun. “If you can have a boat that allows you to be sheltered while still having sun and fresh air underway and at anchor,” he adds, “this is going to be even more of a niche in the market.”
He predicts the model will have big appeal across all regions, but particularly in the Asia-Pacific, where the demand for shading and shielding remains strong, and where the yacht’s hardy air- conditioning system will prove popular.

The "best feature" is the top which is extended, but fully openable.

The 58’ Capri follows in the wake of the 56’ Rivale, and borrows some of the visual bravado that made the 68’ Diable such a headturner.
At just over 17 metres, the yacht was designed by Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta, the founders of Officina Italiana Design – a studio that has a longstanding partnership with Riva and helps all the yachts in the fleet carry the same visual cues.
The profile looks taut and clean, with a glazing strip running almost to the bow that disguises windows and portholes so the hull reads as a single continuous stroke – like a pencil line drawn without lifting the hand.
The air intakes sit flush, painted to match. Officina Italiana Design worked closely with the Ferretti Strategic Product Committee (led by Piero Ferrari and the Ferretti Group Engineering Department) to condense the Ferretti Group’s smart technical solutions into this mini superyacht.
After seeing her and her distinctive shark- grey and ebony-black profile from a distance in Sarnico, I’m pleased to have a closer look at her at Ferretti Group’s Private Preview in Monaco.
Up close, you can properly appreciate just how well-crafted the canopy is.
“There’s quite a wide windshield connected to the top,” explains Jannone, “and it’s also open at the back.”

The deck saloon nestles beneath the gentle arc of the hardtop, which features an extended opening fabric sunroof.

The 58’ Capri channels Mediterranean charm via its graceful lines and stylish, sun- drenched gathering areas – perfect for a relaxing retreat, and the epitome of coastal sophistication.

The stern does indeed provide a nice space for sunbathing, where there’s an inviting sunpad spread that overlooks a swim platform. The latter is produced by German company H+B, and it can be lowered to become fully submerged, providing seamless access into and out of the water. Here, there’s also a tender garage that neatly conceals a Williams 325 TurboJet without fuss.
The cockpit is where the Capri shows her social instincts. Protected on all sides, the space is arranged less like a deck and more like an outdoor living room with capacity to gather up to 14 people. Further, the aforementioned sunpad can also double as additional seating.
To port, an L-shaped sofa wraps around a convertible table and flows into a raised day bed. On the starboard side, a compact bar is on hand with sink, ice-maker, an optional fridge and grill – ready for the kind of lazy afternoons around the Amalfi Coast that the 58’ Capri was designed for.
Forward of this is the helm, featuring signature digital displays produced by Simrad. In terms of technical capacity, the boat can be equipped with all the features now mostly requested from customers, adds Jannone. These include a gyro stabiliser, a bow thruster as standard, a stern thruster as an option, and a joystick for manoeuvring, supplied by Xenta.
A central pantograph door leads below deck where there are two proposed layouts available, although each comprises three cabins and three heads with a central living area and galley.
On the first unit, sophisticated high- gloss chocolate wenge wood reflects light off mirrored surfaces and stainless-steel details. Meanwhile, storage hides behind smoked mirrored glass, concealing a television screen. The compact galley is finished in elegant Corian.

Rich high-gloss wenge, mirrored panels and stainless-steel details define the Riva 58’ Capri’s sophisticated interior, which is offered in two configurations.