About This Event
AFROWAVES: Afroteque Afrobeat Boat Party Yacht Cruise takes place at Pier 78 at Hudson River Park, 455 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10018, on Friday, July 31, 2026, with boarding at 10:00 PM.
This 3-hour NYC harbor cruise features views of the Manhattan skyline and landmarks including the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, and the Freedom Tower. Music on board includes Afrobeats, Afropop, and Amapiano, with guest DJs playing across three levels of music: an open-air outdoor deck and two indoor dance floors.
The event is rain or shine and is open to guests 21 and over with a physical ID. Food will be available for purchase, and drinks can be ordered at the bar or delivered to your table. VIP bottle service and reserved sections are available, along with VIP ticket perks that include express line entry and access to a designated VIP area if available.
- Departure: 10:30 PM
- Return: 1:30 AM
- Ends: 2:00 AM
- Reservations: rsvp@iboatnyc.com or Allan at (646) 263-4593
Free street parking and nearby parking garages are available. Dress code details include no hats, Tims/boots, joggers, sweats, or basketball shorts. Outside food is not permitted, but balloons or cakes may be brought for special occasions such as birthdays, bachelorette and bachelor parties, anniversaries, and graduations.
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