Riva just launched its first 96-foot Argo Super yacht
Riva just launched its first 96-foot Argo Super flybridge yacht from its La Spezia shipyard. The sporty vessel builds on the popular 90’ Argo with an upgraded layout, more natural light, and redesigned outdoor spaces. It will make its official debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival later this year.
Key Takeaways
- Italian yard Riva has launched the first 96’ Argo Super flybridge, expanding the Argo line beyond the popular 90-footer.
- Design work came from Officina Italiana Design, the Strategic Product Committee, and Ferretti Group engineering—partners on Riva models for 30 years.
- Highlights include a revamped aft beach area, a lifting swim platform, mahogany flybridge bar and tables, and twin MTU 12V M96X engines that churn out 2,000 hp.
- The first hull is headed to the Cannes Yachting Festival for its official public debut.
What makes the new Argo Super stand out at sea?
According to Robb Report, the 96-footer keeps a sleek silhouette and aluminum livery while pushing comfort further than the 90’ Argo. The team tackled the aft and beach area first, aiming for a deeper connection to the water and smarter outdoor use.
A lift mechanism on the swim platform drops guests closer to the sea. The garage door now includes a sunpad and opens to stow a Williams 435 tender and a Jet Ski—practical touches that matter for owners shopping the wider luxury real estate and dream homes lifestyle.
In the cockpit, two sofas with adjustable backrests sit near the dining table. Up top, the flybridge gains a new bar and mahogany-topped tables.
How is the interior of the 96-foot Argo Super arranged?
The main deck adds a new day head, freeing space for more guest accommodations. In the standard lower-deck layout, three guest cabins include a full-beam VIP aft that reads more like a second owner’s suite.
Salon buyers can choose two setups; the first hull places the dining room aft and the lounge forward. The full-beam owners’ suite offers water views from the bed, with glazed surfaces throughout. Finishes include polished wengé wood, oak, and polished steel.
What power and tech sit beneath the Italian glamour?
Underneath, a pair of MTU 12V M96X engines churns out 2,000 hp. Onboard systems include Seakeeper NG18 and NG10 gyroscopic stabilizers, a Watchlit collision prevention system, and an X-AID maneuvering aid with a virtual anchor setup.
Ferretti Group CEO Stassi Anastassov framed the launch as reinvention across generations, calling the 96’ Argo Super more innovative, more liveable, and more connected to the sea. The first hull’s Cannes debut will put those claims in front of the yachting world.