First Look | Riviera 5600 Sport Yacht Platinum Tour

The Riviera 5600 Sport Yacht Platinum sits in a very specific part of the market, large enough to genuinely entertain on board, capable enough for serious coastal cruising, yet still manageable for a couple intending to owner-operate without full-time crew. For many owners, that balance is exactly the appeal. In this series, we take a proper look at what makes the 5600 such a strong platform for the way many people actually use their boats: long lunches with family, weekends away, entertaining friends and clients aboard, and occasional extended cruising when time allows. The layout focuses heavily on indoor-outdoor living, with a connected cockpit and saloon arrangement, three-cabin accommodation, a tender garage, strong offshore capability and practical systems designed to simplify operation around the marina. But beyond the brochure specifications, the interesting part is understanding who this boat actually suits. This is not trying to be the biggest yacht in the marina, nor the most aggressive performance platform. What it offers instead is a very balanced mix of entertaining space, cruising comfort, owner usability and build quality in a package that still feels approachable to run as a husband-and-wife team. In the walkthrough, we break down the design, layout and ownership practicality. In the test drive, we take the boat offshore, through marina manoeuvres, docking situations, displacement speed cruising and wide-open throttle to see how the Riviera 5600 actually behaves in real conditions because that’s the part spec sheets can’t really explain. Enjoy, Dan THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Mention Code DBL for discounts on Marine Mold Construction https://ms-marine.eu/ BOAT BUILDERS https://dansboatlife.com/boat-builders BOAT BUYERS https://dansboatlife.com/boat-buyers BOAT OWNERS https://dansboatlife.com/courses BRAND: https://www.rivieraaustralia.com/models/5600-sport-yacht-platinum-edition/ PRICE: https://www.rivieraaustralia.com/contact-us/ Watch Part2: https://youtu.be/bwRFIL0L0SU 00:00 Start 02:04 Swim platform and hydraulic tender garage features 07:34 Outdoor entertaining area with BBQ and seating 09:11 Galley tour with appliances and storage systems 16:21 Forward deck, bow lounge and anchor setup 22:16 Helm station controls and seating configuration 27:08 Master cabin with ensuite and storage 32:20 VIP cabin and guest accommodation spaces 36:25 Engine room access and technical systems 39:47 Summary and final thoughts on the yacht