Overview
SUNRAYS yacht charter in Bahamas
SUNRAYS is worth shortlisting for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The planning focus should be matching yacht size, cruising area, and guest profile before comparing rates, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
Oceanco280m12 guests9 cabins
Charter fit
How to use SUNRAYS
SUNRAYS is best considered for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, with a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. The useful planning angle is a larger group day where deck flow matters, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
SUNRAYS should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Bahamas and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 280'6 / 85.5m, 12 guests, 9 cabins, 2010 | 2025 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a larger group day where deck flow matters
- Guest profile
- 12 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
- Route style
- Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising; strongest when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts
- Port logic
- match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic
- Compare by
- compare by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone
- Watch-out
- the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed
Best charter fit
Use SUNRAYS when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 280'6 / 85.5m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
Route planning
For Luxury Yacht Charter, the route should start with Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising. That keeps the charter practical around matching yacht size, cruising area, and guest profile before comparing rates, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic.
Before confirming dates
The earlier the request is shaped, the cleaner the shortlist becomes. peak season dates, when cruising area, berth access, and crew availability should be checked early. The broker note should be honest about limits: the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed.
On-board atmosphere
The onboard experience is defined by how guests use the space. For active guests, the onboard recreation list is worth checking before the final route is set. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a larger group day where deck flow matters.
How to compare it
A fair shortlist should explain why SUNRAYS is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether compare by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone, then compare rates and availability.
Decision check
The main caveat is simple: the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.
Technical profile
Specifications
- Builder
- Oceanco
- Length
- 280'6 / 85.5m
- Built
- 2010 | 2025 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 9
- Crew
- 27
- Price context
- €1,150,000 p/week + expenses Approx $1,351,000
- Cruising speed
- 14 Knots
- Model
- Custom
- Beam
- 45'3 / 13.8m
- Draft
- 13' / 3.95m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
SUNRAYS is positioned around €1,150,000 p/week + expenses Approx $1,351,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Oceanco build, 280m class
Guest experience
The value is in the way the yacht supports guests: cabins, deck space, crew flow, toys, tenders, service rhythm and the ability to make the route feel effortless.
Operating reality
Fuel, provisioning, berths, delivery, local taxes and crew gratuity should be clarified before treating any weekly or day rate as the full charter budget.
Guest fit
Who SUNRAYS suits
Strong
Families and private groups
SUNRAYS gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
Strong
Active charter guests
The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.
Strong
Event or hosting briefs
The guest profile supports larger private groups when service flow, boarding and deck use are planned early.
Inspect style
Design-sensitive clients
Interior mood, deck style and service tone should match the client. The right yacht is not only the largest available yacht, it is the yacht guests want to live in.
Charter fit scorecard
SUNRAYS by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 280m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
Toys and activity
4.5/5
The available toy and tender data supports a more active charter plan.
Wellness and amenities
4.5/5
Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.
Price clarity
Visible
Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.
Comparison
SUNRAYS vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. SUNRAYS should be compared on guest fit, refit status, deck flow, crew programme, toys, range, availability and the route you actually want to run.
The strongest shortlist is not the newest yacht by default. It is the yacht whose layout, service style and operating assumptions match the client, the port and the itinerary.
Profile
About SUNRAYS
Toys
Equipped with an extensive selection of action-packed water toys Sunrays lets you and your guests turn the Mediterranean into your own private playground. Principle among these is a waterslide letting guests speed from the sun deck to the water in seconds. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. Additionally, there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. If that isn't enough Sunrays also features waterskis, scuba diving equipment, a seabob, wakeboards, kayaks and much more. When it comes to Tenders, Sunrays has you covered - with four tenders, including a 14.9m/48'11" Blackbird Tender. Sunrays and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in the Indian Ocean. Motor yacht Sunrays is an outstanding pedigree yacht that delivers on all fronts for superlative luxury yacht vacations.
Overview
The 85.5m/280'6" 'Sunrays' motor yacht built by the Dutch shipyard Oceanco is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 9 cabins. This award winning yacht features interior styling by English designer Terence Disdale. Built in 2010, Sunrays is designed for exquisite indoor/outdoor living and boasts voluminous interior and exterior spaces across several decks: ideal for bronzing, lounging or entertaining. She is equipped with a dancefloor, beauty salon, spa, elevator, underwater lights, beach club and gym.
Exterior Design
Her sleek and elegant style lines, with the distinctive "dagger" motif, were drawn to create an overall impression of power and strength, inspired by Bjorn's earlier award winning "Mirage" concept design.
Interior Design
The clients wanted a very modern and unusual interior and Terence Disdale Design were commissioned to undertake this challenging design commission. The interior features a collection of rare finishes including hand carved doors, mother of pearl, cow horn veneers, crushed shell, shagreen, parchment and various suedes and leathers. The main stair lobby features a glass and stainless steel cylindrical elevator surrounded by carved wood walls stretch covered with mushroom leather.
Performance Range
Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she offers greater on-board space and is more stable when at anchor thanks to her full-displacement hull. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 14 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 20 knots with a range of up to 7,850 nautical miles from her 287,600 litre fuel tanks at 12 knots. Sunrays features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels.
Guest Accommodation
Sunrays offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 9 suites comprising a master suite, three VIP cabins, two double cabins and two twin cabins. The bed configuration includes 1 convertible. A crew of twenty-seven, who specialize in creating exceptional charters, are on hand to provide guests with a yacht charter vacation to remember.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
On your charter, you'll find plenty to keep you busy and entertained, notably a dancefloor where you and your guests can celebrate in style. A piano is also present to create a fantastic atmosphere or elsewhere, alternatively the latest beauty and hair treatments are available in the luxurious beauty room. The steam room is great for your skin and a perfect place to unwind and in addition kick back and relax in the well-appointed spa. Take a plunge in the pool under the sun plus head to the beach club and take advantage of indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. Maintain your fitness routine and work out in the well-equipped gym or retreat to the deck jacuzzi and soak up the scenery. Sunrays benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, notably an elevator, making any part of the yacht quickly and easily accessible. Soak up the atmosphere after dark with dramatic underwater lights or elsewhere, with Wi-Fi connectivity you don't have to lose contact with the outside world, unless you want to. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Refined and opulent interiors
- Owner's apartment with skylights
- Massage room
- Well-equipped gym area
- Lounge that converts to home cinema
- Spacious pool
Amenities
- Jacuzzi
- Tender Garage
- Underwater Lights
- Piano
- Outdoor Bar
- Stabilizers Underway
- Gym Equipment
- Starlink
- Wi-Fi
- Video On-Demand
- At-Anchor Stabilizers
- Swimming Pool
Water toys
- 4 x SEA-DOO Jet-Skis
- 1 x Stand-up Kawasaki Jet-Ski
- Cayago Seabobs
- 1 x E-foil Foilboard
- 2 x Inflatable jet-ski dock
- Inflatable water park More Jungle Joe
- 3 x Wake Boards
- 1 x Kneeboard
- 2 x Stand up Paddleboards
- Water-Ski
- Towable Toys
- 1 x Rave Inflatable trampoline
Tenders
- 1 x 48'11 / 14.9m Blackbird Windy 52 Tender with 3 x 350 HP engines (Only available in the Mediterranean & Red Sea)
- 1 x 32'10 / 10m Wahoo LX RIB with 2 x 300 HP engines
- 1 x 26'3 / 8m Ribeye RIB with 1 x 300 HP engine
- 1 x 16'5 / 5m Polaris Rescue Boat with 1 x 75 HP engine
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€1,150,000 p/week + expenses Approx $1,351,000
Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Greece · Italy · Monaco · Montenegro · Turkey · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Mykonos · Sardinia · The Balearics
Winter Season
€1,150,000 p/week + expenses Approx $1,351,000
Indian Ocean · Maldives · Seychelles · Abu Dhabi · Dubai
Cruising
Regions
Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Greece · Italy · Monaco · Montenegro · Turkey · Indian Ocean · Maldives · Seychelles · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · French Riviera · Ibiza · Mykonos · Sardinia · The Balearics · Abu Dhabi · Dubai
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether SUNRAYS's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether SUNRAYS's 9 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising.
- Ask why SUNRAYS beats the nearest alternative for a larger group day where deck flow matters.
- Confirm the port plan: match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic.
- Send the first-choice port, backup dates, and whether SUNRAYS is for a day, a week, or a specific occasion.
Availability
Request SUNRAYS charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether SUNRAYS fits the route.
FAQ
SUNRAYS charter questions
Is SUNRAYS a good fit for Bahamas?
Yes, if the route is planned around matching yacht size, cruising area, and guest profile before comparing rates. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
Who should consider SUNRAYS?
SUNRAYS is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The right answer depends on guest mix, service expectations, and whether the route stays close to Bahamas.
What should I send before requesting SUNRAYS?
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Bahamas and Mediterranean, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether SUNRAYS fits the plan.