About This Event
AFROWAVES: Afrobeats & Amapiano Boat Party Yacht Cruise NYC takes place at Pier 78 at Hudson River Park, 455 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10018, on Saturday, June 20, 2026, with boarding at 10:00 PM.
The event is a 3-hour cruise on the NYC harbor with views of the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, and the Freedom Tower. The yacht includes an open-air deck, climate-controlled cabins, and three levels of music, including one outdoor floor and two indoor floors.
Live DJs will play Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae, Afrobeats, Amapiano, Latin music, Reggaeton, Pop, Top 40, and Oldies. Food is available for purchase, and drinks can be ordered directly to your table. Rain or shine service is available, with two large indoor dance floors and indoor sitting areas.
- Departure: 10:45 PM
- Return: 1:30 AM
- Ends: 2:00 AM
- Age requirement: 21 and over with a physical ID
- Dress code: Dress to impress; no hats, Tims/boots, joggers, sweats, or basketball shorts
VIP bottle service and sections are available, and VIP tickets include express line entry and access to a VIP area only if one is designated on a given cruise. Reservations and special requests can be made through iBoatNYC by email or by call/text.
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