About This Event
AFROWAVES: NIGERIA INDEPENDENCE | Afrobeats After Party Yacht Cruise takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Pier 78 at Hudson River Park, 455 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10018. Presented as a 66th Nigerian Independence celebration, the event features African beats and bites, with music across multiple floors on a 3-hour cruise of the NYC harbor.
The cruise includes open-air dance floors under the stars, indoor stages with live DJs, and three levels of music: one outdoor floor and two indoor floors. Music mentioned includes Afrobeats, Amapiano, Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae, Latin music, Pop, Top 40, and Oldies. The route offers views of the Manhattan skyline, including the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, and the Freedom Tower.
Food is available for purchase, including Nigerian specials on the dinner menu. Waitress service is available, and drinks can be ordered directly to the table. VIP bottle service and sections are available by contacting Allan at (646) 263-4593 or rsvp@iboatnyc.com for the bottle service flyer and packages.
- Boarding: 10:00 PM
- Departure: 10:30 PM
- Return: 1:30 AM
- Ends: 2:00 AM
- Age requirement: 21+ with physical ID
- Weather: Rain or shine
Additional details include free street parking near the pier, parking garages averaging $40 per vehicle, and a recommendation to use Uber or Lyft because parking is limited. The dress code is dress to impress, with no hats, Tims/boots, joggers, sweats, or basketball shorts permitted. Balloons and cakes are permitted, but no other outside food is allowed.
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