Riva Aquariva yacht charter in Lake Como
The Aquariva brings a generous curved cockpit and an aft sunpad to the classic Riva silhouette. On Lake Como, it gives a small party one sociable space close to the water.

Classic cues with a different social layout
The long foredeck, bright detailing and low windscreen connect the Aquariva visually with the wooden boats that made Riva famous. Its cockpit has a more enveloping seating shape than the separate benches and seats seen on many historic launches. The aft sunpad forms another clear outdoor area beyond that central gathering space.
Riva Aquariva
Start with your village, your date and the people joining you. We will help connect the craft, landing and time on the lake, then prepare a price for the outing you have in mind.
- Design
- Contemporary open Riva runabout
- Published Como Cruises example
- 10.07 m long; 2.80 m wide
- Visible arrangement
- Curved cockpit seating, separate aft sunpad
- Family distinction
- Aquariva; not the wooden Aquarama variants
Classic cues with a different social layout
Como Cruises publishes a local Aquariva example at 10.07 metres long and 2.80 metres wide, with twin diesel engines. Other operators list different years and specifications, so individual boats should be compared by their current configuration. This profile concerns the Aquariva family; the newer Aquariva Special has a separate model guide.
A relaxed boat for a longer villa-coast outing
The social cockpit makes sense when the company wants to sit together through a scenic passage, with time to stop and enjoy the boat as well as the shore. A first-basin outing can focus on gardens and waterfront architecture, while a central-lake departure can use the available hours differently. The chosen pier should lead the route discussion.
For a longer day, a shore lunch can create a natural break between passages. The restaurant arrangement and landing belong in the itinerary, with enough time to approach, disembark and return. A modest list of places generally gives the group more useful time aboard than trying to see every famous villa from one departure.
Choose Aquariva for the way the party sits together
A couple may enjoy the same boat very differently from a family with bags and changing needs. Shade, storage and access should be assessed against those practical uses. The Aquariva’s visual continuity with classic Riva does not mean it has the identical cockpit, facilities or restoration history of a Super Aquarama.
Tell us which part of the layout appeals to you and give the date, guests and expected boarding area. We can seek an Aquariva or a comparable verified launch. The proposal will establish the actual yacht, configuration and services rather than treating a manufacturer name as confirmation of a particular local hull.
Before meeting by the lake
How does Aquariva differ from Aquarama?
Aquariva is a contemporary open runabout with its own cockpit and construction approach. Aquarama refers to the classic wooden family, including Super and Special variants.
Ask about your Lake Como date
Let us know your date, village or hotel and how many people are coming. Your contact details let us discuss a suitable lake outing and send its price.
A village, a date and the number joining you are a useful place to start.