TASTY WAVES

TASTY WAVES is a 40-metre displacement motor yacht built by Riva in 2024 to the Riva 130 Bellissima model, making her one of the most recently commissioned vessels of her class on the charter market. Constructed in GRP with exterior and interior design by Officina Italiana Design, she carries 10 guests across 5 cabins attended by a crew of 8, and measures 300 gross tons. Her cruising speed of 16 knots and maximum of 22 knots are notably capable for a displacement hull at this length, reflecting the performance emphasis consistent with the Riva marque. A range of 360 nautical miles positions her firmly as a coastal and regional cruising yacht rather than a long-range passage-maker.

TASTY WAVES operates on the yacht charter market across the French Riviera, Monaco, Corsica, Sardinia, the Ligurian Riviera, the Bahamas, Caribbean, and broader Mediterranean. Her dual Mediterranean and Atlantic Caribbean listings indicate flexibility between seasons and hemispheres, which is appropriate for a new-build vessel under active commercial management.

On deck she offers a sun deck with sunpads, deck jacuzzi, exterior bar, satellite TV, swimming platform, stabilisers at anchor, and Wi-Fi. The water sports inventory is well matched to her profile: two Seabobs, two foilboard hydrofoil boards, a Seadoo GTR jet-ski, two paddleboards, a wakeboard, snorkelling equipment, fishing equipment, and towable toys. The inclusion of hydrofoil boards reflects the newer, performance-oriented character of the platform.

She is best suited to groups of up to 10 who prioritise a contemporary new-build, Riva design pedigree, and a performance-oriented water sports programme across coastal Mediterranean or Caribbean destinations. The limited range of 360 nautical miles is a material consideration for those planning longer passages; TASTY WAVES is designed for cruising within a defined regional area rather than extended open-water itineraries.

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