M.Y. Sea Raes has returned to Sydney Harbour for the summer season, bringing the signature sophistication and coastal charm of Raes on Wategos to the city’s iconic waterfront.
Timed perfectly for the festive period, the 101-foot luxury yacht is now open for bookings, offering both day and evening charters designed for elegant celebrations and indulgent escapes.
An elevated harbour experience
Blending European-style leisure with Australian coastal beauty, Sea Raes delivers a refined way to explore Sydney Harbour. The tri-deck yacht hosts up to 30 guests for private events and day charters, with overnight accommodation for up to eight. With interiors designed by Tamsin Johnson, the vessel evokes a Mediterranean aesthetic, complete with soft coastal tones, vintage details, and marble finishes across its master, VIP, and twin cabins – each with ensuite.
“Sea Raes brings everything you’d expect of the Raes Dining Room to Sydney Harbour – allowing our Sydney guests to enjoy the Raes experience a little closer to home,” said Marty McCaig, general manager of Raes.
“Designed for celebration, it’s a private dining room on the water – perfect for any occasion, from intimate seated lunches to sunset cocktails and canapés.”
Menus by a celebrated chef
Sea Raes’ summer offering includes bespoke menus curated by executive chef Jason Saxby, celebrating seasonal and local ingredients. Guests can savour dishes like oysters with native finger lime, Queensland scallops with XO pangrattato, or zucchini flowers with spanner crab and lemon myrtle. For seated lunches, highlights include whole snapper baked in salt, bistecca Fiorentina, and tagliolini with spanner crab.
The culinary experience is paired with Champagne, seasonal cocktails, and a sommelier-curated wine list – all delivered with Raes’ renowned attention to detail and personalised service. Each charter includes a full crew, tailored hospitality, and access to onboard amenities such as a tender, paddleboards, and snorkelling gear.
Overnight stays and extended escapes
For longer itineraries, guests can enhance their charter with experiences like private Pilates sessions led by Fluidform’s Kirsten King or rejuvenating facial treatments by RATIONALE. The yacht also opens the door to scenic escapes beyond Sydney Harbour, including Pittwater, the Hawkesbury, and Jervis Bay, with the option of five-night or longer stays featuring additional watersports and coastal adventures.
