Riviera 735 SUV Leaves Room for More Than One Way to Cruise

Riviera’s newly announced 735 SUV combines four-cabin accommodation with an adaptable cockpit and the choice of crew quarters or a utility room. The builder lists its world premiere for 2027.

A new flagship takes shape

Riviera has announced the 735 SUV as the largest model in its SUV collection, bringing together elements of its Sports Motor Yacht and Sport Yacht ranges. At approximately 24.26 metres overall, the design places considerable emphasis on shared living areas and the equipment that supports longer stays aboard. The announcement precedes the world premiere listed by Riviera for 2027.

The main accommodation comprises four staterooms, including a full-beam owner’s cabin. Beyond those headline spaces, one of the more consequential decisions sits aft: buyers can specify a crew cabin or use the area as a utility room. That choice changes what the yacht can carry and how a family might organise life aboard.

The useful space behind the occasion

Yachting describes a cockpit equipped for entertaining, with fishing and watersports options available. The alfresco area connects with the saloon through an opening door and window, while a separate gathering area forward creates another outdoor destination. The intention is a yacht that can accommodate different activities over the same weekend.

That flexibility deserves a practical reading. Fishing equipment, diving gear and luggage all need storage that remains accessible once guests have settled in. A utility room could become particularly valuable for owners whose trips involve more than marina lunches. Choosing crew accommodation, by contrast, would support a different operating arrangement. Neither option should be judged solely by the number of additional berths.

The transition between cockpit, alfresco seating and saloon also merits attention. A connected social area can make hosting easier, but people still need to move through it while food is being prepared or equipment is being brought aboard. An owner’s visit should follow those routes, rather than treating each seating group as an isolated feature.

Power without a premature range claim

The announced propulsion choices are twin MAN V12 diesels rated at either 2,000 or 2,200 hp per engine. Yachting also lists optional stabilisation and onboard technology. These are equipment choices, not evidence that every version will have the same handling, consumption or comfort characteristics.

Riviera positions the model for extended coastal cruising and says it is designed for operation by a couple, with or without crew. Owners considering that proposition should review the final specification, sightlines and docking arrangements alongside their own experience. Published capacity figures alone cannot establish a comfortable operating range. At this stage, the 735 SUV is most usefully understood as a newly announced platform whose appeal will depend on how well its considerable space serves the people who actually use it.

Source: Riviera — 735 SUV official model page