About This Event
NYC #1 HIP HOP & R&B Boat Party Yacht Sunset Cruise takes place on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Pier 78 at Hudson River Park, 455 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10018. The cruise is scheduled to board at 5:00 PM, depart at 5:45 PM, and return at 8:30 PM, with the event ending at 9:00 PM. It is rain or shine and requires a physical ID for entry for guests 21 and over.
The cruise lasts three hours and travels through the NYC harbor with views of the Manhattan skyline, including the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, and the Freedom Tower. Music is provided by live DJs playing Hip Hop and R&B, along with Reggae, Afrobeats, Amapiano, Latin music, Pop, Top 40, and Oldies on different floors.
Onboard details include an open-air deck, climate-controlled cabins, multiple levels of music, waitress service, and the option to order drinks directly to your table. Food is available for purchase, and the menu includes items such as fish n' chips, jerk chicken, baked ziti, a Mediterranean falafel bowl, buffalo wings, chicken nuggets, mac n' cheese, pasta salad, and empanadas. VIP bottle service and sections are available, and VIP tickets include express line entry and access to a VIP area if one is designated on the cruise.
- Venue: Pier 78 at Hudson River Park
- Address: 455 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10018
- Organizer: Boat Parties of America
- Contact: rsvp@iboatnyc.com or call/text Allan at (646) 263-4593
- Parking: Free street parking is available around the pier, with parking garages averaging $40 per vehicle
Dress code information lists “Dress to Impress” with no hats, Tims/boots, joggers, sweats, or basketball shorts permitted. Balloons and cakes are allowed, but no other outside food is permitted.
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