Ribelle 66

Onboard the Ribelle 66

Riva built the Ribelle 66 as a sport-yacht rather than a cruiser, and it shows the moment you step aboard: low, taut lines, a cockpit that stays close to the water, and a helm position that makes the 33-knot cruising speed feel deliberate rather than showy. At 20 metres she is compact enough to move through Barcelona's busy harbour approaches without feeling unwieldy, yet substantial enough to carry three cabins and comfortably host 12 guests for a full day on the water.

Her speed changes the maths on a Sitges run. Where a slower motor yacht might spend half the day getting there and back, the Ribelle 66 can close the distance south from Port Olímpic in a fraction of the time, leaving more of the afternoon for anchoring off the bay and eating al fresco on deck, with the town's seafront restaurants staying an option rather than a necessity.

The layout suits parties who want pace and light-footed handling more than sprawling deck space: couples marking an occasion, groups of friends splitting a fast day out, or families who would rather be at anchor and in the water quickly than spend the morning in transit. Three cabins mean staying aboard into the evening is possible if the day runs long, though most charters from Port Olímpic are structured as day trips. Given her size and the demand she draws in high season, settling on a date early is worth doing, particularly through July and August.