A yacht designed for the journey and the stop
Riviera's 6800 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition measures 22.18 metres overall and is the flagship of the Australian builder's Sport Yacht collection. Its design blends sheltered blue-water travel with the ability to spend a full afternoon at anchor using tenders, paddleboards or swimming equipment.
The vessel is intended to make moving between indoor and outdoor spaces feel straightforward rather than formal. Owners considering long holidays need to assess how that convenience works when weather changes or several guests have different plans.
An articulated swimming platform
Riviera describes a two-tiered aft swimming platform that can be raised or lowered for different operations. It is designed to improve access to the water and assist with tender handling, turning the stern into a practical working and leisure area.
The moving equipment requires careful use and attention to the manufacturer's instructions. Passengers should understand when it can be deployed safely, particularly around a marina, in swell or with a tender being launched or recovered.
The tender garage goes beyond one boat
Rollers in the tender garage help transfer a tender to the stern platform, with the platform then lowering it into the water. Riviera also describes dedicated space for a kayak or stand-up paddleboard and compartments intended for small underwater scooters.
That combination can be particularly attractive to families whose main interest is exploring anchorages rather than dining ashore every night. Buyers should confirm the dimensions and maximum loads before assuming their existing water toys or tender will fit.
Separate outdoor gathering areas
The foredeck includes a large U-shaped conversation space with seating that can convert into sunlounges, as well as an optional sun awning. An aft entertaining area, barbecue centre and dining facilities allow guests to remain together while others swim.
Several places to relax help a group avoid crowding, especially during a long weekend. The practical check is how safely everyone can move between zones and whether shade, refrigeration and seating remain comfortable at the busiest times of day.
Sleeping accommodation for eight
The company lists sleeping capacity for eight guests, with an optional crew arrangement in place of a utility configuration. Owners choosing between the extra laundry and storage functions and a separate crew bed need to consider their usual length of stay.
An eight-person overnight capacity is useful on paper but does not establish how much luggage and equipment can be carried comfortably. The layout should be inspected with a realistic view of laundry, provisions and guest privacy.
Dimensions and equipment choices
Riviera quotes a 5.56-metre beam, 1.65-metre draft, 4,500 litres of fuel and 800 litres of fresh water for the 6800 Sport Yacht. Its technical sheet identifies twin Volvo Penta D13 IPS1350 engines as an engine option.
These figures support passage and marina planning but should not be read as a guarantee of range under every load or sea state. Owners should request performance information for the exact configuration they plan to operate.
The attraction of active cruising
The strength of the 6800 lies in combining a comfortable indoor base with systems that make getting onto the water more convenient. That balance may suit owners who want to alternate passages, sheltered dinners and spontaneous time using equipment at anchor.
The most useful viewing includes the machinery spaces, tender garage and operation of the platform, not just the main saloon. A sea trial remains important to establish how the yacht performs with the passengers and equipment normally carried.
