About This Event
AFROWAVES SUNSET: Afrobeats & Amapiano Boat Party Cruise NYC takes place at Pier 78 at Hudson River Park, 455 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10018, on Saturday, June 20, 2026, starting at 5:00 PM. The event is a 21+ boat party cruise in New York City with a scheduled boarding time of 5:00 PM, departure at 5:45 PM, return at 8:30 PM, and an end time of 9:00 PM.
The cruise is a 3-hour trip on the NYC harbor and includes views of the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, and the Freedom Tower. The boat has an open-air deck, climate-controlled cabins, and three levels of music, including one outdoor floor and two indoor floors.
Live DJs play Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae, Afrobeats, Amapiano, and other styles of Latin music, Reggaeton, Pop, Top 40, and Oldies on the different floors. Waitress service is available, drinks can be ordered directly to the table, and food is available for purchase. VIP bottle service and sections are available by contacting Allan at (646) 263-4593 or rsvp@iboatnyc.com. Free street parking is available around the pier, and nearby parking garages average $40 per vehicle.
- Age restriction: 21+ with a physical ID
- Weather: Rain or shine
- Dress code: Dress to impress
- Allowed outside items: Balloons and cakes permitted; no other outside food
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