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Paris, France Bodrum, Turkey
Riva Mon Amour "La Dolce Vita" EKKA Yachts, exclusive
Ferretti Group dealer
in Turkey for the Riva brand in
The Riva fever has landed in Paris with the opening Greece and Cyprus, held EVENTS
a breathtaking event in
of the first Riva Privée on the Seine. Following the On August 2, the private bay of Mykonos, one of Greece’s
latest launch in Formentera in the Balearic Islands, the Barbaros Reserve Residences most iconic and popular 2019
the Riva Destination collection, the most sought- managed by Kempinski became the summer destinations
after locations by international yachting enthusiasts, perfect setting for the most eagerly
has been complemented by a new destination awaited Turkish summer event.
in Europe’s chicest capital: the Riva Privée in Located in Yalı Çiftlik, one of the most
partnership with Splash Bistro at Port Van Gogh on exquisite bays of Bodrum, it is the
the Seine. An absolute must for those looking for starting point of the Blue Voyage.
an exclusive luxury experience in one of the most The theme of the event was the Italian
romantic cities in the world. “Dolce Vita,” and offering the best
As part of the opening event, the performance by music, best food, best drinks, and
DJ Bob Sinclar made the atmosphere even more best lifestyle with the best boats was
special. The Riva nautical design was the star of the motto. The decor of the night was
the evening, with an Aquariva Super moored on the furnished by Arda Can and the food
banks of the Seine, among the atmospheric lights of was catered by the famous bar Lucca.
a fantastic night. Two Riva models were exclusively
Riva Privée at Splash Bistro, Port Van Gogh, offers showcased at the bay: the beautiful
a unique setting: the bohemian charm typical of 88’ Domino Super and the exquisite
Île-de-France meets Riva class and heritage, to give Rivamare. Riva representative
guests an unprecedented Riva Brand Experience. Cristian Boni, Sales Area Manager,
In line with the concept of all the Riva Destinations, and Ultramar Yachts founder Nihan
the interior design reflects the legendary details de Pessoa-Pardellas gave a warm
of the iconic yachts: from aquamarine cushions official welcome to the guests.
to chrome, from steel details to the lacquered Bringing together Riva owners, lovers
mahogany tables, branded with the Riva logo. and enthusiasts, the night magically
Outside is a stylish beach area, again customised continued with arias sung by one of
with Riva furniture, offering maximum relaxation, the most renowned vocal artists in Mykonos, Greece
while an Aquariva Super is available for guests, the world, the Turkish countertenor An Exclusive Greek Party
allowing them to board the Seine to rediscover Paris Nuri Harun Ates. More than six
from a different perspective. The culinary offering hundred guests enjoyed listening to
is also first class, provided by Splash’s resident chef, the fabulous live band and danced The Riva Private Deck is the only yacht service office located at a
Thomas Balland. until the wee hours to the music of the beach in Greece. In addition to featuring the luxurious context of
To fully experience the Riva dream, exclusive pieces famed DJ Murat Tokuz. the Riva Brand Experience at the Nammos Restaurant, yachting
of the Riva Brand Extension are available at Riva The following day was dedicated to sea services such as sales and purchase, technical support, crewed
Privée in Paris, and can also be purchased online trials and visits onboard the two yachts yacht charters, and seabob sales are offered by EKKA Yachts,
from the official store: www.rivaboutique.it. showcased during the event. exclusive dealer for Ferretti Yachts, Riva Pershing, Itama, and
Mochi Craft brands in Greece and Cyprus. And it was here that the
dealer held an exclusive party on July 26, 2019.
The event took place at this elite hub for yacht and superyacht
owners in the Aegean Sea, located at the illustrious Nammos
Mykonos, on Psarou Beach. Some 200 customers and partners
celebrated the arrival of the 56’ Rivale for the first time in Greek
waters, while another fifteen yachts from Riva and the Ferretti
Group were on show.
The state-of-the-art Rivale, a 17.27-meter open runabout with
features of a larger yacht, was brought to Greece as part of a
special promotion for Riva’s latest generation models, which have
captivated the market in recent years with their unmistakeable
design and construction quality.
This was the fourth annual party hosted by EKKA Yachts at its
signature seasonal office in Mykonos, following “La Dolcevita”
summer party held in 2018 and “Cocktails at the Deck” in 2017,
along with the inaugural event in 2016. Yachting enthusiasts from
all over the world had the chance to admire magnificent yachts by
Ferretti Group in a unique context combining the natural beauty
of Psarou Bay, Nammos catering—including signature Nammos
cocktails, custom-designed recipes named after Riva models, and
a tasteful menu inspired by both sea and land—yachts by Ferretti
Group, and the exclusive hub of the Nammos cabanas.

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