Riva

A DAY ON THE YACHT

Wake up refreshed and rested on the first day of your charter holiday in Croatia, cruising on the splendid RIVA yacht charter. Depending on your preferences and the arrangements with other members of your charter party, you will be able to choose from one of 18 cabins aboard this exclusive vessel.

Do not worry, all the cabins are wonderfully appointed, following the same luxurious design and smart architectural choices. The berths are all wide and comfortable, so you will have no problem in acquiring enough energy to experience as much as possible on your vacation. After you wake up, exit your cabin once you have finished with your morning routine and head towards the salon, where the breakfast buffet will already be set.

The breakfast menu covers a wide range of morning dishes with an option of ordering outside the default menu, but you should inform a member of your charter crew before making any special orders. After you had breakfast, you could stay in the salon, lounging as RIVA yacht charter cruises gently towards the next beautiful destination on the Croatian Adriatic sea.

Depending on the location, you can enjoy a number of different activities, tied to the amenities present on RIVA yacht charter. If RIVA anchors in a secluded part of the Croatian Adriatic, you will get to enjoy the benefits of a healthy and clean sea, as well as gorgeous beaches with pine shade nearby.

With snorkelling gear provided by your dedicated charter crew, you can explore all the secrets of the fantastic Croatian seabed, filled with all kinds of treasures, like shiny abalones, starfish, corals or sea urchins, all of which are indicators of the cleanliness of the Croatian Adriatic.

If you have a strong heart and a stout mind, you could try jumping from every deck on a RIVA yacht charter. Check with your crew if the water is deep enough and hold a contest – the person who wins is the person who has the courage to jump from the highest point of RIVA. Start with jumping from the swimming platform, which will be an easy thing to do, compared with the main deck or the upper deck jumps.

The highest point is the hardtop above the upper deck, which easily measures between 6-8 metres from the water`s edge. If you win, inform your crew, so they could open a bottle of champagne in your honour. If relaxation is more of your thing, you can stay onboard, taking full advantage of all the spectacular amenities that are available on RIVA yacht charter.

Relax on the sundeck as you sunbathe in absolute comfort, while your dedicated charter crew serves refreshing beverages. After some time spent under the sun, the best way to instantly cool off is to jump straight into the crystal-clear Croatian Adriatic sea and be immediately refreshed. All of these things will definitely work up an appetite, so be sure to indulge in awesome food, prepared by a team of dedicated chefs on RIVA yacht charter.

Enjoy dishes like grilled Croatian Adriatic sea bass with an orange and black pepper vinaigrette, venison loin with caramelised onions and peas or spicy meatballs with a sweet potato purée. After a fantastic lunch, relax in the salon and digest your food in the comfort of an air-conditioned environment.

For guests that are always ready for more, an afternoon on RIVA yacht charter offers plenty of different options. You could hit the outdoor yacht gym, where staying active on your Croatian yacht holiday has never been easier. You can work out solo or in a group, with a set goal or just keeping your fitness level in check.

For guests that want to relax and lounge around the vessel, the sundeck jacuzzi will offer an excellent opportunity to marvel at the beautiful Croatian Adriatic panorama with a glass of perfectly chilled champagne in hand. You could also retire to your cabin and take a quick afternoon nap, before returning to RIVA`s upper deck and checking out what the other guests are doing. Depending on RIVA`s location, you can expect a night on the town.

Partying in a lively Croatian seaside settlement is best done on a full stomach, so you can choose to have your dinner on board or enjoy the 5-star service of an exclusive Croatian land-based restaurant. Onboard RIVA, the evening’s entertainment can always take on a fun form, like playing social games with members of your charter party, as well as dancing on the wide and spacious alfresco upper deck.

Your competent crew can also set up a wonderful yacht cinema, where you can enjoy the newest Hollywood blockbusters in a completely unique environment. There is also a strong possibility of stargazing, because the Croatian sky is one of the cleanest in all of Europe.

Since there is no light pollution, you will be able to spot numerous stars with your bare eyes. There is even an annual meteor shower that happens around August, so if you happen to be in Croatia during this time, prepare to enjoy a spectacular sight. All of this and more can be possible if you decide to spend your summer holiday in Croatia on RIVA yacht charter.

YACHT CHARTER DINING

Enjoying food on RIVA yacht charter will mean that you will be tasting dishes served either on a breakfast buffet table or, as it is the case of lunch and dinner, in family style. This does not communicate the quality of food, only the means of serving it; the quality will remain up to par with cruiser charter standards.

There will always be a fully stocked „cold“ buffet table, where guests can stop in any time of day or night and enjoy a quick nibble or a tasty snack. Since RIVA yacht charter has two cooks, there is always someone available for special orders or exceptional occasions. In addition, it is always a possibility to bring a third chef from land, who will brighten up RIVA`s galley with a Michelin flair.

On a luxury cruiser yacht such as RIVA, you can expect a wide selection of breakfast foods, including:

• Eggs prepared to order, including omelettes, eggs Benedict and lobster benedict
•  Croatian pancakes or French toast,
• Lots of local and exotic fresh fruit and vegetables
• Breakfast deli meats, including prosciutto, ham, sausage and bacon
• Granola, cereal or oatmeal served with dairy-based or plant-based milks
• Freshly prepared or squeezed juices from oranges, pineapple or apples
• Smoothies made from passion fruit or locally sourced fruits and vegetables
• A wide selection of breakfast pastry, like croissants, bagels or toast – sweet or savoury

Lunch is usually a simpler meal than dinner on charter cruiser yachts, so you can expect lunch to resemble dishes like grilled chicken with a Milanese pasta side dish, salmon medallions with brown rice, served over a mushroom sauce.

There will also be different kinds of fish, freshly caught from the clear Croatian Adriatic sea. This can include grilled sea bass, seared tuna, oven-baked cuttlefish and squid. For vegans or vegetarians, a selection of plant based dishes, like locally-sourced vegetable gumbos, risottos with grilled soy bits and mushrooms.

Dinners are usually more exclusive, covering a range of dishes like a salmon fillet, served with lemongrass and fennel, with a yoghurt dressing or a lobster risotto with truffle sauce.

YACHT MAIN DECK

The main deck aft has a practical sitting arrangement, for people to gather, swim or smoke. The engine room is nearby, which could be an ideal exploration target for younger children, with adult supervision, of course. On the main deck, guests can easily circle around the amidship-placed interior structure, moving through the side decks, which are wide enough to enable guests to move freely around the yacht without any traffic jams or similar problems.

YACHT CHARTER ACCOMMODATION: MAIN SALON & DINING AREA

Entering the salon, guests will first pass through a practical sliding door and observe a fully stocked and fully equipped bar to port. The lounge atmosphere is strong in the salon, and observable by guests entering this charming space.

They can relax on beige leather sofas and take in the smooth aesthetic of this interior space, where even the structural columns are covered in leather, accentuating a strong beige presence. The AC runs on both sides of the salon and is up to cruiser standards.

The length of the salon is really incredible, allowing guests to experience what it means to spend time in a yacht of a different classification. Moving forward in the salon, there is a designated shelving space with reading material, like books and magazines, but also some small and tasteful artworks.

There is a large TV portside, for guests who want to stay up-to-date with the world while on vacation or just watch their favourite sports broadcast. Forward still, there is a buffet on the starboard side, with a beer tap. This buffet is the place where breakfast will be served, as well as snacks for guests who are relaxing, reading or watching TV in the salon.

Stepping outside the salon, charter guests can notice the hallway that connects the starboard and portside side decks with a staircase leading down the lower deck and two day heads. The day heads are decorated with white marble on the ceiling and on the walls, with imitation wood floor tiles.

Passing the day head, following the portside side deck and continuing the circular direction around the side deck, guests can enter one of the cabins, with its entrance located on the port side deck bow.

YACHT CHARTER ACCOMMODATION: CABIN NUMBER 1

Entering this cabin, guests can observe the colours palette that is ever-present on RIVA yacht charter. Light cream wall panelling dominates the space, with four windows looking out towards the portside. The berth also faces to port, so it looks out. An L-shaped comfortable lounge bench is placed in a corner , to maximise its unusual shape; beneath the bench is the AC.

The berth also contains some storage beneath the berth itself, while the art piece above the head space follows the same pattern present throughout the rest of RIVA yacht charter. There is a faux half-table which serves a purpose for putting stuff down when you are moving through the cabin.

The ensuite has a more-or-less the same setup as other ensuites onboard, but this ensuite has a more spacious shower cabin. The wave-like marble pattern on the wall serves an aesthetic purpose, adding to the diversity of the ensuite design. Also, we have a his and hers sink, with a wooden undertop. There is also a window that looks out to port, which is a good thing in any ensuite – to have a constant source of natural light.

Exiting cabin number 1…
Guests continue forward on the main deck, towards the main deck bow. All the ropes and lines are neatly preserved, enabling ease of access throughout the entirety of the side decks. Arriving at the bow of the main deck, guests pass by the helm station, equipped with everything needed for navigation, like Ray Marine radars, engine monitors, LCD screens and HI-FI radio.

Outside the helm station, in front of the helm wind shield, there is a U-shaped bench. You could place a table in the centre of this U-shaped bench and enjoy your morning coffee, looking outward into the glorious panorama of the Croatian archipelago. Depending on the location of the charter, you will get to witness many incredible beauties that are secretly scattered throughout the vastness of the turquoise Adriatic.

Also, in front of the helm station, there are steps that lead to the anchoring station, which is made out of a double windlass system. Guests could move around here freely and arrive at the very tip of the main deck bow. This area is really terrific, because it enables guests to observe a fantastic front-facing view.

This could be a very interesting place to do group photos or take pictures of beautiful Adriatic vistas. Experience a sense of grandeur while standing at the very tip of a beautiful cruiser yacht, as she passes by idyllic Croatian islands on the crystal-clear Adriatic sea.

Getting back to the stern via the starboard side deck, guests arrive at cabin number two…

YACHT CHARTER ACCOMMODATION: CABIN NUMBER 2

This cabin is more-or-less the exact replica of cabin number one. The cabin is equipped with a L-shaped corner-placed lounge, alongside a queen sized berth. There is also a faux desk, a triple-winged closet with a safe and a double nightstand on either side of the berth.

We have plenty of leather panels above the berth headspace, with starboard-faced windows and the ensuite bathroom. The bathroom is equipped with his and hers sinks, with a wooden undertop. There is also a spacious shower cabin, with exactly the same colours and the wave-like white marble motif for decoration present in cabin number 1.

Beige floor tiles tie the whole atmosphere of the ensuite into a roomy and airy environment, with the spacious rainfall shower cabin enabling guests to feel like they are showering under a jungle waterfall . The security system reminds of hotels – the key card placers enable electricity, as well as the AC and the opening and closing of doors, when guests are entering the cabin.

YACHT UPPER DECK

There are two VIP cabins on the upper deck of RIVA yacht charter, located towards the bow…

YACHT CHARTER ACCOMMODATION: VIP CABIN

The upper deck VIP cabin is located towards the bow of RIVA yacht charter. The door is up to cruiser standards, which means safety and security in form of fire-resistant materials, sturdy build and key-card access. The living space consists of benches on both port and starboard sides, orientated towards the bert, looking outwards and facing the bow.

In the middle of the cabin is a work station with a chair, consisting of a work desk with a pop-up TV option. There is a vanity table to the starboard side and another vanity to port, with the port side vanity containing the AC unit, which is integrated in the table, alongside the phone charger and the power outlets.

There are nightstands on both sides of the berth, with some storage available beneath the berth. There is also a standard closet on the starboard side containing a safe. The wall panels are beige and light-cream, with an art piece above the berth headspace, with the ceiling itself made from leather panels, integrated with LED lighting. There is also a built-in speaker and a smoke detector – everything per cruiser safety standards.

The windows contribute greatly to the overall impression of the lighting, which emits a very pleasant radiance of daylight, inviting guests to relax and take a load off.. The ensuite bathroom is equipped with his and hers sink, with a wooden undertop made of oak. The shower cabin in the ensuite is equipped with marble and imitation wood tiles. There are also detailed wall panels, with wave-liked marble imprints; there is also a big rainfall shower head in the shower cabin

Exiting the VIP cabin and…
Stepping outside on the upper side deck and circling towards the stern, there is a big open space, which can be used for a multitude of purposes. There are six stainless steel poles that are structural and hold up the hardtop, which is made of reinforced steel ribs and epoxy layer finish, ideally for storing water toys or water jumps.

There is some gym equipment available on the upper deck aft. The stern of the upper deck also contains a big jacuzzi tub, enough for 6-8 charter guests. An O-shaped bench encircles the jacuzzi, which is used for sitting and chit-chatting with the guests that are relaxing in the jacuzzi while others wait for their perfectly chilled champagne to arrive. Thanks to members of your dedicated charter crew, you will experience only 5-star services during your Croatian yacht holiday.

Walking around the jacuzzi, guests can notice that there is enough space on the stern of the upper deck to place 10 sun loungers easily, joining the guests in the jacuzzi with those who decide to sunbathe. This could be a very relaxing thing to do, especially if you factor in the wonderful atmosphere of the Adriatic sea and the many beautiful Croatian islands, which will surely surround you on your dream summer holiday.

Moving towards the bow, the upper deck offers enough space to experience endless options – massages on massage tables, dance lessons or dance competitions, music nights with live bands, an outdoor yacht cinema or a yoga retreat with scented candles and a professional trainer.

There is a nice view to go with all the different activities on the bow, where guests can enjoy the panorama, leaning against the polished steel handrails. Here, you can follow the trajectory of the cruise and the vistas that will open up before you. The stainless steel handrails are hip high, per charter standards , providing safety for guests while they enjoy the spectacular Adriatic vistas from the side deck.

It is important to note that the side decks are very wide, even in between the space where the staircases end and begin. Charter guests will not have any problems with moving on side decks – even if they pass parallel one another, there will still be enough room to walk in a natural position.

YACHT LOWER DECK

All the decks are clearly numbered, so guests will have no trouble in moving between decks and the various other spaces aboard RIVA yacht charter. The interior main deck stairway is very wide, connecting the main deck cabins with the lower deck cabins. Using the interior stairway, guests easily arrive to the lower deck cabins.

YACHT CHARTER ACCOMMODATION: CABIN NUMBER 8

Cabin number 8 has 2 port-side placed windows and a big wide screen TV located in the corner. Beneath the TV is a compact table, with an integrated AC unit. The table also contains a phone and a very comfortable chair.

The berth arrangement is more-or-less exactly the same as in all other cabins – a leather ceiling element above the berth with LED lighting. There is also a corner-placed sofa, which is a really nice edition. Next to the berth is a closet, while on the opposite side is the ensuite, which follows pretty much the exact same pattern as in the rest of the yacht.

YACHT CHARTER ACCOMMODATION: CABIN NUMBER 10

Cabin 10 is a centrally placed cabin, with its own hallway. This private hallway communicates more space than in the rest of the cabins onboard. The design is unorthodox, which some guests will certainly appreciate. It is a twin cabin, with two twin berths and double nightstands between the berths.

There are two windows above the headspace of each berth, with a pair of artworks that refresh the whole space. An extra wide table is a very handy feature of cabin 10. The ensuite has a his and hers sink with a wooden undertop, with white wall panels, a head and a generously-spaced shower cabin.

YACHT CHARTER ACCOMMODATION: CABIN NUMBER 9

Cabin 9 is exactly the same as cabin number 8. We have two starboard placed windows, with a berth looking outwards. There is a small table located beneath a very large LCD TV screen and a mirror with an interesting art piece above the berth headspace. The wardrobe is exactly the same as in the other cabins, standardised with a safe. The ensuite has only one sink.

Exiting the cabin configuration of cabins 8,9 and 10, located in the aft part of the yacht and moving towards the bow section, where we can find the cabins 3 through 7. The hallway is littered with artworks, with small notes and quotations beneath them, so they can brighten up a charter guest`s day, when passing by them and reading a nicely-written note. There is a grab rail in the hallway on the portside, which stretches down the entire length of the hallway. Typically designed, the hallway has subtle aesthetic elements.

YACHT CHARTER ACCOMMODATION: CABIN NUMBER 6

This cabin has a very wide double berth, across which is a very big flat screen TV. It also has a portside placed lounge bench, ideal for guests to sit down and contemplate the excellence of their vacation on RIVA yacht charter.

Ceiling panels with LEDs are the primary source of light in the cabin, alongside three protruded windows on the portside.
The ensuite is more roomy than some other ensuites onboard, but the rest of the configuration is all the same – a head, a spacious shower cabin and a sink.

YACHT CHARTER ACCOMMODATION: CABIN NUMBER 4

Cabin number 4 has a similar setup as cabin 6: a double berth has nightstands on either side. Three windows on the portside are excellent sources of light, alongside the mirror placed across the windows, so it can reflect any incoming light and evenly disperse it throughout the cabin. This creates an inviting and homey atmosphere, where charter guests will enjoy spending time.

The LCD TV is located across the berth, so guests could enjoy a pause in between busy stages of a cruise charter itinerary. There is a table also, located on the portside, which could be used for a number of purposes, like reading books or magazines or writing or answering emails on your laptop. The ensuite has a singular sink, with the design and architecture following similar arrangements as in the rest of the cabins.

YACHT CHARTER ACCOMMODATION: CABIN NUMBER 3

This cabin is placed in the lower deck bow of RIVA yacht charter, and is the most spacious cabin on the lower deck. There is a centrally-placed berth and 4 windows: three on the starboard side and one window on the portside. Beneath the windows there are parallel lounge benches, excellent for relaxing under the windows and letting daylight illuminate the words in your favourite book or just resting before getting back to your exciting charter itinerary.

A spacious desk is located on the starboard side of the cabin, allowing guests to do some unexpected work, if the need arises. There is also a triple closet, with a typical arrangement, including a safe. The ensuite has his and hers sinks with a wooden undertop, which is possible due to the incredible spaciousness of the ensuite. This ensuite is surely the biggest, to which the extra-large shower cabin gladly testifies.

There are two windows in the ensuite, providing incredible amounts of natural light during the day

YACHT CHARTER ACCOMMODATION: CABIN NUMBER 5

Cabin number 5 contains a double berth and three windows placed on the starboard side. There is also a bench beneath the windows. Opposite the windows is a mirror, reflecting any natural light and increasing it ten-fold. The closet in this cabin is a little bit different than in the rest of the cabins, being more compact but still carrying a safe.

The ensuite in cabin 5 is simply huge, with the biggest shower cabin onboard RIVA yacht charter. Guests will feel splendorous while showering in this ensuite, mostly due to the amount of space they will enjoy. The walls are tilted in the entire ensuite, with a window on the starboard side – which is a great amenity to have in an ensuite.

YACHT CHARTER ACCOMMODATION: CABIN NUMBER 7

This cabin is exactly the same as the majority of the other cabins aboard RIVA yacht charter. Three windows to the starboard side create a comfortable nook, together with a bench beneath the windows, for guests to take a load off. The ensuite has one sink and a wood panel beneath the sink and another generously-spaced shower cabin. A very large LCD TV is placed in front of the berth.

On the opposite side, towards the bow of the lower deck, guests can arrive to cabins numbered 11 through 14, with cabin number 13 being a twin cabin.

YACHT CHARTER ACCOMMODATION: CABIN NUMBER 13

This cabin has twin portholes located on the starboard side, emitting an ever-present stream of daylight. There is also a table, located above a tilted headspace and a mirror above the table. Across the portholes is a closet, which is standardised and contains a safe. The ensuite is equipped with a singular sink and all the other commodities a bathroom on RIVA yacht charter should have.

YACHT CHARTER ACCOMMODATION: CABIN NUMBER 11

This cabin has a double berth with a tilted wall, which could be very attractive to guests of a certain profile. There are two portholes on the portside, together with a small bench beneath one of the portholes.This means that natural light will be present in this cabin all throughout the day. There is a large LCD TV in front of the double bed, plenty of storage space beneath the berth and a compact table next to the AC unit.

The tilted wall pattern is also present in the ensuite, with his and hers sinks and a wooden undertop beneath the sink. There is also a porthole located on the portside, which serves as a source of daylight in the ensuite.

YACHT CHARTER ACCOMMODATION: CABIN NUMBER 12

The exact copy of cabin 11, with minor alterations. A double berth is present here, alongside two portholes on the starboard side. This cabin also has tilted walls, in the living area and in the ensuite. The ensuite has a singular sink and a porthole on the starboard side.

YACHT CHARTER ACCOMMODATION: CABIN NUMBER 14

This cabin has a twin berth and a pair of portholes on the starboard side. There is an LCD TV in front of the berth. The ensuite has a wave-like marble ornament, similar to the ones found on the main deck, with all the amenities found in all the other cabins onboard RIVA yacht charter.

Following the aft section of the lower deck, guests can arrive at the last 4 cabins aboard RIVA yacht charter – cabins 15 through 18. These cabins follow the same design pattern and the same architecture found in the rest of the cabins aboard RIVA yacht charter. The only differences are the number of windows of portholes, the size of the ensuite and the general placement of the furniture, allowed by the interior architecture.

YACHT CHARTER ACCOMMODATION: CABIN NUMBER 18

There is an observable difference between cabin 18 and all other cabins aboard. This cabin is a 2+1 configuration, meaning a double berth is grouped together with a single twin berth. This cabin is ideal for families with children, where parents can keep an eye out for their child. There is a bench beneath the portholes, where kids can play, read or rest. The ensuite follows exactly the same design as is the case with the rest of the cabins onboard.

YACHT BEACH CLUB & SWIMMING PLATFORM

The beach club on RIVA yacht charter is two metres wide and two metres long , so there is enough space for parallel sun loungers. With no tender garage, there is potential for a shaded area – biminis could be stretched above the beach head space, accomplishing a sort-of enclosure, which could be potentially used for resting in the shade while still being several feet away from the water`s edge.

There are LED lights which light up the swimming platform perfectly in the evening. Feel close to your natural surroundings and enjoy the crystal-clear Adriatic waters, as you are impressed by the aquamarine colours. There is an alfresco beach club shower, one on each side, as well as double swimming ladders, which go great for those guests who are not willing or able to jump into the water.

YACHT WATER TOYS & WATER SPORTS

RIVA yacht charter has plenty of water toys to keep her guests active and entertained, during the entire duration of their summer holiday in Croatia. The fast tender can take a group of guests to shore, either visiting a lively Croatian seaside settlement or discovering the hidden beauties of the indented Croatian coastline. Inform your crew beforehand and they will gladly transport you to a nearby location of your choice, in style and comfort.

On the other hand, the jet ski is for those guests who are not afraid to get wet and wild, while flying above the waves. Drive slow and enjoy the scenery or go faster and enjoy the splashing sea, keeping your adrenaline pumping. The best thing about driving a jet ski is that the only safety risk is getting splashed or entirely wet, which is no problem if you are wearing a wetsuit.

For the more relaxed crowd, snorkelling or fishing could be the best activities to undertake while vacationing in Croatia. Observe the beauties of the Croatian seabed and marvel at countless treasures found underwater – try to find the shiny abalone clams or discover corals, starfish, sea cucumber and sea urchin, all of which are indicators of the health and cleanliness of the Croatian Adriatic sea.

Use the snorkelling equipment to spot the perfect place for a relaxing fishing session and try to catch your dinner. All the fish found in the Croatian Adriatic are edible and the cooks aboard RIVA yacht charter will be more than happy to prepare everything you catch.

There are also stand-up paddleboards and kayaks – both of these toys are excellent for experiencing the tranquillity and the peacefulness of the Croatian Adriatic, while you quietly glide over the water`s edge. Explore all the secrets of the magnificently indented Croatian coastline and find the perfect private beach for the day, where you can sunbathe, swim or rest under the shade of pine trees in total privacy.

Since RIVA yacht charter has more than enough room for extra water toys, speak to your expert Superyachts Croatia broker about renting special water toys that are not on this list. These could include e-foils, jet packs, inflatable toys or any other peculiarity you could think of.