- M.Y. Sea Raes returns to Sydney Harbour for luxury charters throughout the summer months.
- Food and hospitality are central to Sea Raes’ luxury experiences, bringing the unique Raes on Wategos experience to more than four Australian destinations.
- Beyond Sydney, luxury charters go further afield to Pittwater, Gold Coast and Whitsundays.
For those who have spent time in Byron Bay – whether as a regular visitor or one of the lucky few who call the enclave home – the name Raes on Wategos carries a distinct weight. It’s a place where Australia’s raw coastal beauty meets a refined, Mediterranean-inspired luxury.
This summer, that same storied hospitality returns to Sydney as M.Y. Sea Raes settles into her harbour home for a season of charters.
An expansive 101ft tri-deck superyacht, M.Y. Sea Raes serves as a floating extension of the iconic Byron Bay institution. Brought south for the summer months, the vessel offers Sydney’s discerning clientele a way to experience their own local waterways through a more sophisticated lens. It’s a European-inspired escape on Australian shores, designed for those who value the journey as much as the destination.
Day charters on M.Y. Sea Raes start at $2,500 per hour, with a minimum booking of four hours. Despite its grand scale, the experience remains intimate and highly personalised, even when hosting a full guest list. For social gatherings and corporate events, the yacht is licensed to host up to 30 guests, providing ample space across its sprawling teak decks and elegant saloon.
Food and hospitality remain the heartbeat of the Sea Raes journey. The menus, developed by Raes Executive Chef Jason Saxby, reflect the same considered, produce-driven approach that has defined the Byron parent property. Meals unfold naturally across the day: a morning might begin with local sourdough and dressed avocado on deck, while a long lunch features Sydney Rock oysters with finger lime mignonette, yellowfin tuna crudo, salt-baked snapper, and bay lobster alla Catalana.
“Sea Raes brings everything you’d expect of the Raes Dining Room to Sydney Harbour – allowing our guests to enjoy the Raes experience a little closer to home,” says Marty McCaig, General Manager of Raes. “Designed for celebration, it’s effectively a private dining room on the water. It is perfect for any occasion, from intimate seated lunches to sunset cocktails and canapés for larger groups.”
While Sydney Harbour is the primary stage for the summer, the vessel’s reach extends further for those seeking a deeper immersion into the Australian coastline. Beyond the harbour, longer overnight charters allow guests to explore the pristine reaches of Pittwater, the calm Broadwater of the Gold Coast, or the turquoise bays of the Whitsundays.
Ultimately, M.Y. Sea Raes is an invitation to slow down and savour the coast. Whether with friends, family, or colleagues, these charters carry the refined sensibility of Raes on Wategos far beyond its shoreline, combining Australia’s natural beauty with a truly unique, world-class hospitality experience.
