An Australian approach to compact luxury
The Riviera 395 SUV concentrates on the pleasures of moving easily between the saloon and the cockpit. Instead of treating the interior as a separate room below, the Australian builder presents a single-level social zone oriented towards cruising and entertaining.
The published overall length is 13.27 metres when the swim platform and bowsprit are included. That figure places the boat within reach of owners seeking a capable coastal motor yacht without the physical demands of a much larger craft.
A beam of approximately 4.26 metres helps support practical circulation around the main deck. The yacht's identity is shaped by how smoothly guests can move from a sheltered conversation to the open air.
The cockpit becomes an outdoor kitchen
The 395 SUV has a notably social cockpit, which Riviera describes as offering around 7.7 square metres of usable area. It is a place for dining, watching an anchorage and keeping company with swimmers returning to the platform.
A built-in barbecue makes the cockpit more than a simple stern seating area. Preparing a meal close to the water brings part of the holiday routine outdoors, while the adjacent interior provides shelter if the weather changes.
Good access between food preparation and seating is especially useful when the boat is used without professional crew. In everyday ownership, easy movement and secure surfaces can matter more than theatrical decorative features.
Accommodation beyond the day trip
Riviera lists overnight accommodation for up to five people, giving the compact SUV genuine weekend potential. Owners can plan a short multi-night route rather than feeling obliged to return to their departure marina before sunset.
Freshwater capacity of about 390 litres supports showers and galley needs during these escapes. As always, a sensible trip plan considers how many people are aboard and whether freshwater replenishment is available along the route.
The vessel carries approximately 1,500 litres of fuel in the published specification. Fuel reserves should be calculated against actual consumption, sea conditions and the availability of sheltered alternatives, not against a brochure range alone.
Propulsion and handling in context
Riviera specifies twin Volvo Penta D6 IPS600 installations, rated at 440 horsepower each, for the 395 SUV. IPS propulsion is relevant not only to the boat's underway behaviour but also to manoeuvring in crowded marina settings.
Prospective owners should still assess helm ergonomics, docking visibility and access to routine engine maintenance before choosing any propulsion package. These details affect whether a beautiful boat remains enjoyable after the initial excitement of delivery.
The 395 SUV is a persuasive illustration of luxury defined by usability. It offers a welcoming cockpit, sheltered interior and overnight practicality in a manageable size, making the journey as attractive as the destination.
