Riviera’s new 4300 Sports Express will make its highly anticipated world premiere at the 2025 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in May, followed by its North American debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show later this year. This all-new model brings a strong sense of versatility, style, and practicality to Riviera’s luxury motor yacht line-up, offering something for day cruisers, weekenders, and long-range leisure seekers alike.
Designed to maximise every moment on the water, the 4300 Sports Express is all about enjoyment—whether underway or at anchor. From bow to stern, the vessel offers multiple dedicated zones for entertaining, relaxing, or playing on the water. It’s a yacht for those who want to do it all—dine alfresco, sunbathe, swim, paddleboard, cruise, or unwind with a drink and a view.
Power comes courtesy of twin Volvo Penta IPS 600 diesel engines, each delivering 440 horsepower. These engines give the 4300 a wide-open-throttle speed in excess of 30 knots, while still offering efficient cruising. The joystick control, Dynamic Positioning System, and Assisted Docking features simplify handling in marinas and tight spaces, making life at the helm stress-free—even solo or short-handed.
The stern design is one of the 4300’s most distinctive features. A wide hydraulic swim platform doubles as a “sea deck,” with an articulating step that can also be used as a seat when submerged—perfect for kids, pets, or simply cooling off at anchor. There’s also a deep portside locker for stowing paddleboards, plus additional storage for Seabobs, dive gear, or tender fuel beneath the steps.
The sports deck merges indoor comfort with outdoor living. Enclosed and air-conditioned, it functions as an all-weather saloon and entertaining area. Key features include a timber folding table that converts into a day bed, a bar centre with drawer fridge and icemaker, and a smart TV that folds down from the ceiling. The space is fully self-draining and hose-down ready, ideal for cleaning up after a big day.
Forward of this is the sun deck, offering a triple sunbed, integrated drink holders, a folding table under the forward lounge, stereo speakers, USB chargers, a drinks cool box, and an optional European-style awning for extra shade.
Below decks, the 4300 delivers genuine overnighting credentials. It sleeps five in two cabins—a private master stateroom forward with island berth and cedar-lined storage, and an aft guest cabin with a double and king single. There’s a single, elegantly appointed bathroom featuring a separate shower and high-end fittings. The central living area includes a compact but fully featured galley, L-shaped lounge, LED Smart TV, and handcrafted cabinetry.
Smart tech is integrated throughout. The 4300 comes with Lithium Iron Phosphate house batteries, advanced CZone digital switching, Sentinel remote monitoring, and cameras for the anchor locker, engine room, and transom—all viewable on the helm displays.
Riviera is pitching this new model as a go-anywhere, do-anything platform for boaters who want every hour on the water to count. From the Sanctuary Cove world premiere to its Fort Lauderdale debut, the 4300 Sports Express will be one to watch in 2025.
