About This Event
AfroWaves: Afrobeats & Amapiano Boat Party Concert Cruise NYC takes place at Pier 78 at Hudson River Park, 455 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10018, on Friday, August 14, 2026, with boarding at 10:00 PM.
This NYC harbor cruise runs for 3 hours and includes views of the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, the Freedom Tower, and more. The cruise features three levels of music, including an outdoor floor and two indoor floors, plus climate-controlled cabins and open-air deck space.
Live DJs play Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae, Afrobeats, Amapiano, Latin music, Reggaeton, Pop, Top 40, and Oldies across the different floors. Drinks can be ordered directly to the table, waiter service is available, and food is available for purchase. VIP bottle service and sections are available by contacting iBoatNYC at rsvp@iboatnyc.com or Allan at (646) 263-4593.
- Boarding: 10:00 PM
- Departure: 10:45 PM
- Return: 1:30 AM
- Ends: 2:00 AM
- Age requirement: 21 and over with a physical ID
- Weather: Rain or shine
Free street parking is available around the pier, and parking garages near the pier average $40 per vehicle. The dress code is dress to impress, with no hats, Tims/boots, joggers, sweats, or basketball shorts. Balloons and cakes are permitted, but no other outside food is allowed.
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