The Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht is near the top of the builder’s Sport Yacht line and, until recently, was the flagship (overtaken by the Riviera 6800 Sport Yacht). It follows the same core brief as the smaller models rather than striking out on a new path.
This is a coupé-style yacht built around single-level living, owner operation, and the ability to cover ground in comfort rather than chase top speed. The aim is to make a boat that a couple can run themselves, live aboard for long periods, and use in challenging offshore conditions. The result is a boat that feels fit-for-purpose and built to last.
Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition (Mk2) Key Facts
- LOA 19.3m
- Model Year 2025
- Cabins 4
- Crew 1
- Max Speed 28 knots
- Status In Production
- Generations 2
- Yacht Type Sportscruiser
- Use Type Weekending
Review Video
Design, naval architecture, and interior work all come from Riviera’s in-house team. That matters because this boat reflects the conditions it was shaped for. Built on Australia’s Gold Coast, the 6000 carries Riviera’s blue-water mindset rather than a fair-weather, marina-hopping one. Weight, structure, and protection take priority over shaving kilos or fitting gimmicky features.
The hull and superstructure are GRP, with a hand-laid vinylester-resin hull. Below the waterline, the hull is solid fibreglass, moving to cored construction higher up to control weight without giving up stiffness. A collision bulkhead forward adds a layer of security that is not always present on production sport yachts of this size. At around 27 tonnes dry, the 6000 is not light, but that mass shows itself underway in a settled ride and low noise levels.
The Platinum Edition itself does not change the fundamentals as it builds on the earlier 6000 Sport Yacht with a clear shift in look and finish rather than layout or structure. Riviera moved away from its long-standing white-on-white style and introduced darker contrasts and richer materials.
The Platinum Silver hardtop and exterior detailing lowers the visual height, and it's a deliberate move towards a more contemporary, European-influenced look, without abandoning Riviera’s underlying character. There is still a clunkiness to the profile that Riviera can't quite shift, though.
The hardtop extends far enough aft to properly shelter the cockpit, which suits hotter climates and long days aboard. Hull glazing runs in a continuous band, which lightens the profile and brings useful daylight into the cabins below.
There are trade-offs, and Riviera does not hide them. The weight that gives the boat its ride also caps top speed. The tender garage consumes space that might otherwise be given over to the engines. The styling favours shelter and shade rather than open exposure, something the Aussies take seriously.
The main deck is where the Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht really shows its intent. This is a single-level living space, and it is very clearly designed around making life easy for an owner rather than relying on crew.
The connection between the cockpit and the saloon is central to how the boat works. A large sliding glass door and a top-hinged window open the two spaces up to each other, and when both are open, the boundary all but disappears. The galley sits aft, facing the cockpit, so you stay in contact with people sitting outside rather than turning your back on them, but it bridges the space between outside and inside really well, too.
Riviera splits the galley across both sides of the saloon to maximise worktop and storage space. Cooling is handled through drawer-style refrigeration rather than a domestic upright fridge. You might expect the latter on a boat of this size, but the drawers make better use of space and can be set as a fridge or freezer, depending on how you use the boat. The sink faces aft, so you can wash up with a nice view out the back of the boat.
Two large sunroofs run over the main deck, bringing daylight deep into the saloon and keeping it from feeling enclosed. With the roof panels open and the side windows slid back, the space stays bright and well ventilated. It gives you the option to open the boat up to the elements without giving up shelter when the weather turns.
Systems control sits just inside the cockpit door, which makes sense. The C-Zone interface allows lighting, systems, and monitoring to be managed from a central point that you pass every time you move between inside and out.
Seating inside is flexible as the main dinette drops to form a daybed, while a smaller table and movable footstool create a secondary lounging area that can be rearranged depending on how many people are aboard.
Owner's Cabin
The full-beam owner’s cabin is amidships and feels bright and open, helped by large hull windows and opening ports that bring in loads of natural light.
The bed is set relatively high, with big bedside tables on both sides and useful storage underneath. A large television is mounted opposite, with additional cabinetry below, and storage throughout the cabin is generous. There is no sense of space being wasted, but it never feels overfilled.
The ensuite arrangement is one of the more interesting design choices on board. Rather than boxing the bathroom in behind the bed, Riviera runs it along the port side of the cabin. Glass panels can be switched to opaque when privacy is needed, but left clear the rest of the time, which allows the space to feel larger and more open. The shower cubicle is a good size, too.
Behind the bed, accessed via the walk-in wardrobe, is another layer to the owner’s accommodation. This passage leads aft into a flexible utility space, and it also provides direct access to the engine room. Having this connection makes the owner’s cabin feel very integrated into the boat rather than sealed off from it, which suits an owner-operator who wants oversight rather than separation. As an option, it can be specced as a single crew space.
Guest Accommodation
Forward is the VIP cabin. The bed sits on the centreline, narrowing slightly at the forward end, which is typical of this layout. Storage is a strong point, with hanging lockers on both sides, and although the hull windows are on the smaller side, a large overhead hatch brings in plenty of light. The angled woodwork on the bedhead, paired with soft uplighting, adds detail without becoming busy.
The VIP has its own private bathroom, and it is a good size. A separate shower cubicle, electric toilet, and sensible storage make it feel like a proper ensuite, and it adds to what is a comfortable space for longer stays.
Amidships to starboard is the twin guest cabin. The berths are a little narrow, but there is a useful amount of space between them, which makes access easier than the dimensions suggest.
This cabin shares the day head, which also serves as its ensuite. Like the other bathrooms on board, it has a separate shower cubicle and a layout that avoids feeling squeezed. All guest cabins have proper access to bathrooms, so privacy is excellent even with the boat full of people.
On the port side opposite the twin cabin is the lower lounge area in this configuration. Rather than using this space as a fourth cabin, Riviera has set it up as a private seating area. It works well if you are not regularly carrying a full complement of guests, and it adds flexibility to the lower deck. For owners who want maximum sleeping capacity, this area can be specified as an additional cabin instead.
Crew Accommodation
As mentioned, behind the owner’s cabin is a flexible utility space that could be configured in several ways. Accessed either through the owner’s walk-in wardrobe or via a deck hatch from the cockpit, it is directly ahead of the engine room.
In its standard form, this area works as a utility room, with space for storage, equipment, and laundry facilities. It suits owners who plan to spend extended periods aboard and want somewhere practical to keep gear out of the living spaces.
If you intend to carry crew, this space can also be configured as a small crew cabin. When set up this way, the internal connection to the owner’s cabin is closed off. It is not full crew quarters in the traditional sense, but it is a useful option that allows the 6000 to adapt to different ownership styles without changing the core layout.
Forward on the main deck sits the helm, and it follows the same thinking as the rest of the boat. It is clean, functional, and designed to be used for long periods in great comfort.
There is no flybridge, but that brings its own benefits. The helm sits under the hardtop with a large sunroof overhead, so you still get light and air when you want it. With the roof open and the side windows slid back, the boat feels connected to the outside without exposing you fully to the elements. Blinds are fitted for when the sun is high, so you can manage glare and heat easily.
Dark materials reduce reflections, and the dash shape works naturally with your line of sight. Twin Garmin displays carry the main navigation and systems information, and everything falls easily to hand. The steering wheel has the typical Riviera dish to it, and the helm seats are fully adjustable, with a car-like feel that suits the long passages it's designed for.
There are no side doors at the helm, which is a slight compromise, but Riviera offsets this with pop-up wing stations on both sides of the cockpit. Combined with joystick control, they give you strong visibility when manoeuvring stern-to or coming alongside, and they reduce the need to lean out or move around inside when docking short-handed.
The propulsion package is built around Volvo Penta IPS, and the controls reflect that. The joystick sits naturally at hand for close-quarters work, with conventional throttles alongside for running at speed. Riviera also fits a separate remote control for the Garmin screens near the helm seat, which saves you from leaning forward to make adjustments while underway.
Performance is not framed as a headline figure here. With IPS power, the 6000 will run at close to 30 knots flat out, but the emphasis is on fast cruising. Around the low 20-knot mark, the boat settles into an easy stride, covering distance efficiently rather than feeling rushed. That suits the boat’s size and weight, and it matches the way Riviera expects owners to use it.
The first thing that stands out is how easy it is to get on and off the boat. There are boarding gates on both sides of the cockpit, which makes a real difference if you are tied up side-to. Stepping ashore from here is far simpler than climbing up from a low bathing platform, and it is exactly the sort of detail you appreciate once you start using the boat regularly.
The cockpit feels well sheltered, as between the hardtop overhead and the wings down each side, wind tends to pass over rather than through the space. Even with the breeze funnelling over the bow, this area will be very well protected from both wind and the heat of the sun.
There is a dining table set into the cockpit with seating opposite, so it works well for meals, but is also a good spot to relax with a drink or book in hand. That flexibility comes up again and again on this boat.
Riviera puts the wet bar right across the transom. You lose a bit of seating compared with a more conventional layout, but it is hard to argue with how well this works. The person cooking faces aft, looking out over the water and the bathing platform rather than into the boat. The setup has twin grills, refrigeration below, an ice maker, a sink, prep space, and cup holders - altogether a great outdoor galley.
Below is the hydraulic bathing platform. It drops down into the water and also forms part of the tender garage mechanism. If you plan to cover ground at speed or run in less forgiving conditions, having the tender protected rather than hanging off the back makes a lot of sense.
Side Decks & Foredeck
The side decks are wide and feel secure, with good toe rails and tall guardrails at a comfortable height. You always have something solid to hold onto, which matters on a boat this size, where the owner will likely be crewing the boat.
Up on the bow, the finish changes. There is no teak, just moulded fibreglass decking, which keeps maintenance down and suits a working area that will see plenty of foot traffic. Despite that, there are still some nice creature comforts. The space is generous, and it works well as another place to spend time rather than just somewhere to deal with the anchor.
Adjustable backrests let you prop yourself up rather than lying flat, which makes it easier to use for longer periods. It feels like a practical lounging area rather than a token cushion stuck on the foredeck.
Right forward is the anchor locker, and it is larger than you might expect. In fact, it is set up as a triple locker, so there is room for ground tackle as well as fenders and lines. Access is good, and it all feels designed to be used without hassle. Again, it points back to Riviera’s expectation that owners will be running this boat themselves, not relying on crew to deal with the heavy lifting.
Access to the engine room comes through a watertight door from the utility space aft of the owner’s cabin, and it's an excellent space. Riviera has a strong reputation for engineering spaces, and that shows here, even if there are a few unavoidable compromises.
The layout is influenced heavily by the presence of the tender garage above. Headroom is reasonable when you first step in, but it tightens as you move further inboard, and you do find yourself crouching to get close to the machinery. That is the trade-off for having the tender fully enclosed and protected.
The twin Volvo Penta IPS950 units are low and aft, and access to the engines themselves is good. Reaching the pods is more awkward, as they are directly beneath the tender garage, but there is provision for access from above, which helps when servicing is required. Centrally mounted is the Seakeeper gyroscopic stabiliser, with associated plumbing and systems laid out neatly around it.
You tend to pay above average for Riviera, but the 6000 Sport Yacht is thoroughly well-engineered, has an impressive standard specification and will hold its value well. The styling may not be as sleek as the Italians', but Riviera's age gracefully, and their warranties are industry-leading, with 2 years for non-structural components and 7 years for structural issues.
Our Options & Pick
As the standard specification is pretty exhaustive, the main thing to decide on is the layout of the lower deck. Buyers who prioritize sleeping capacity will prefer the standard four-cabin arrangement, while the three-cabin version trades one guest cabin for an extended master suite that works better for long-term use.
Considering the likelihood of long stints on board and anchoring off the beaten track, the Seakeeper stabiliser is a key option to ensure comfort at rest, and secondhand buyers will be looking out for it too.
As big planing motorboats go, the Riv should prove a solid investment.
Our Verdict
The Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht is perhaps not a boat that can win you over in the first five minutes, but its strengths show themselves over time with small or often overlooked features that make a boat very easy to live with. Riviera’s idea of “sport” is shaped by Australian conditions and owner habits, rather than putting it up against speed figures or styling trends. The term liveaboard often conjures images of dowdy trawlers with a low top speed and massive range, but the 6000 Sport Yacht proves that you can have a comfortable liveaboard that can crack nearly 30 knots and mix it in the rough stuff.
The YachtBuyer Score provides a clear, category-by-category assessment of how the yacht performs in the areas that matter most. In this review, the Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht Platinum receives an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars
Reasons to Buy
- Easy boat to run solo
- Main deck living
- Bright lower deck spaces
- Tender garage
- Quality engineering
Things to Consider
- No side doors at helm
- Engine room headroom tight
- Styling is a bit awkward
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Rivals to Consider
The Maritimo X60 is the Riviera 6000’s most direct rival and comes from a very different engineering mindset. At 19.42 m (63 ft 9 in), it is similar in length but uses straight shaft drive rather than pods, with engines set further forward in the hull. Twin MAN or Volvo diesels give it a top speed of around 34 knots, and it feels happiest pushing on in rough water. The trade-off is weight distribution and docking ease. You lose joystick simplicity and some interior flexibility, but you gain a hull that feels deeply offshore-focused and built to be driven hard.
The Sunseeker Predator 60 Evo takes a more performance-led approach. Shorter overall at 18.24 m (59 ft 10 in), with a narrower beam, it is lighter and faster than the Riviera, reaching around 34 knots with twin MAN V8s or V12s. It feels sharp and responsive, and the emphasis is firmly on speed and style. Interior volume is tighter, and range at fast cruise is more limited. It suits owners who value pace and presence over long-distance comfort.
The Fairline Targa 65 GT stretches the size bracket at 19.96m (6 ft 6in) and offers either shaft drive or IPS depending on specification. With top speeds in the low 30-knot range, it sits closer to the Riviera in intent, combining a coupe-style layout with generous social spaces. Construction is lighter, and the feel is more Mediterranean, with less emphasis on protection and more on open exposure. It delivers good performance and looks the part, but it does not carry the same sense of mass or settled ride in mixed conditions.
The Palm Beach GT60 is a bit different from the rest. A classic-style yacht, around 19.5m (64ft), it uses lightweight construction and typically runs twin Volvo Penta IPS1350s, delivering top speeds of around 45 knots. Cruising efficiency is exceptional, with long range available at lower speeds, but accommodation is limited, usually to two cabins. It is a driver’s boat first and a volume cruiser second. For owners focused on speed, efficiency, and handling rather than guest capacity, it offers a very different answer to the same size question.
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Specifications
- Builder Riviera
- Range Sport Yacht
- Model 6000 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition
- Length Overall 19.3m
- Beam 5.38m
- Draft(full load) 1.45m
- Hull GRP
- Cabins 4
- Berths 8
- Crew 1
- Yacht Type (Primary) Sportscruiser
- Use Type (Primary) Weekending
- Cruising Speed
- Max Speed
- Fuel Capacity 3,300 Litres
- Fresh Water Capacity 800 Litres
- Engine Model 2x Volvo Penta D11-IPS950
- Engine max range (speed type) 370 (nm)
Riviera 6000 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition Layout
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Main Deck
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The main deck has all you need for a great time on the water on a single level
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Lower Deck
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Standard 4 cabin layout
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As standard, the boat comes with four cabins comprising two doubles, a twin and bunks
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Optional 3 cabin layout with lower lounge
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This option gives you an extra lounging space on the lower deck, sacrificing the bunk bed cabin
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Optional 3 cabin layout with extended master cabin
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Another option is to extend the owner's cabin, which would appear to be a better use of space than the lower dinette
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