ANLIA makes the case for Riva. A 26 metre flybridge motor yacht from the Italian yard, she carries the marque’s instinct for proportion and line, and a full refit in 2024 has brought her finishes and systems up to date without touching what made her desirable in the first place. For charter guests who value design pedigree over sheer size, she is a quietly compelling choice.
Her profile is unmistakably Italian: a low, elegant hull, a raked bow and a flybridge that extends the living space skyward. Twin engines give her a top speed of 34 knots and a comfortable 21 knot cruise, enough pace to turn a morning plan into an afternoon anchorage three bays along the coast. She moves the way a Riva should, composed and quick, and she holds her line in the kind of short Mediterranean chop that unsettles lesser hulls.
Outdoor living is generous for her size. The aft deck is set for long lunches and lazy afternoons, with soft seating, a shaded table and easy steps down to the water. Forward, the foredeck opens into a private sun lounge with cushioning and clear views over the bow, while the flybridge above adds a second helm, a bar and more space to spread out under the Mediterranean sun. The transom and swim platform keep the sea close for swimming and tender work.
Inside, warm timber and cream upholstery set a relaxed, classic tone. The main salon runs open across the main deck, pairing a comfortable lounge with a formal dining area and wide windows that keep the light moving through the space. It is a calm, sociable room, the kind that works equally well for a quiet evening in or a full table of guests.
ANLIA sleeps eight guests across four cabins. The full beam master sits amidships with windows on both sides and its own ensuite, a genuinely private owner’s space. A VIP double, a further double and a twin complete the accommodation, each finished in the same warm palette and served by well-appointed bathrooms in marble and timber. A crew of four looks after the yacht and guests throughout.
The 2024 refit is the detail that sets her apart from her peers. Where many yachts of her era start to feel their age, ANLIA has been brought current in the places that matter, from soft furnishings to onboard comfort, so she reads as a modern charter yacht with a classic hull rather than a dated one. It is a rare combination at this length and price.
She carries a selection of water toys for days spent off the beaten track, air conditioning throughout for the height of summer, and a layout that keeps crew and guests comfortably apart. For all her pedigree, she is an easy, unfussy yacht to spend a week aboard, the kind that rewards time rather than demanding it.
Based in the Mediterranean, ANLIA suits couples, families and small groups who want Italian style, real pace and a yacht small enough to slip into the harbours and coves that define a Mediterranean summer. She is proof that character and modern comfort are not mutually exclusive.
