About This Event
R&B on the River - Sunset Boat Party Yacht Cruise takes place on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Pier 78 at Hudson River Park, 455 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10018. Boarding begins at 5:00 PM, departure is at 5:45 PM, and the cruise returns at 8:30 PM before ending at 9:00 PM.
This 3-hour NYC harbor cruise includes views of the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, the Freedom Tower, and more. Live DJs play R&B and hip hop, along with reggae, Afrobeats, Amapiano, Latin music, pop, top 40, and oldies on different floors. The boat also has an open-air deck, climate-controlled cabins, and two large indoor dance floors for rain or shine conditions.
Food is available for purchase, and waiter service is available with drinks ordered directly to your table. VIP bottle service and sections are available by calling or texting Allan at (646) 263-4593 or emailing rsvp@iboatnyc.com. Tickets include a VIP option with express line entry and access to a VIP area if one is designated for a particular cruise.
- Organized by: Boat Parties of America
- Age requirement: 21 and over with a physical ID
- Parking: Free street parking may be available around the pier; parking garages average about $40 per vehicle
- Dress code: Dress to impress; no hats, Tims/boots, joggers, sweats, or basketball shorts
Balloons and cakes are permitted, but no other outside food is allowed. The event runs rain or shine.
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