About This Event
AFROWAVES SUNSET: Afrobeats & Amapiano YOUTH DAY 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 at 5:00 PM. The event is a 21+ boat party cruise in New York City with a 3-hour cruise on the NYC harbor.
The cruise includes views of the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, and the Freedom Tower. It features an open-air deck, climate-controlled cabins, and three levels of music, with one outdoor floor and two indoor floors. Live DJs are scheduled to play Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae, Afrobeats, Amapiano, Latin music, Reggaeton, Pop, Top 40, and Oldies across the floors.
Additional details include waitress service, drinks available to order directly to your table, and food available for purchase. VIP bottle service and sections are available, and VIP ticket holders receive express line entry. Boarding is at 5:00 PM, departure is at 5:45 PM, return is at 8:30 PM, and the event ends at 9:00 PM. The cruise runs rain or shine, and a physical ID is required for entry.
Parking information provided for the pier includes free street parking nearby and parking garages with an average cost of $40 per vehicle. The dress code is dress to impress, with no hats, no Tims or boots, no joggers, no sweats, and no basketball shorts.
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