About This Event
R&B on the River - Sunset Boat Party Yacht Cruise is a 3-hour NYC harbor cruise departing from Pier 78 at Hudson River Park, located at 455 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10018. The cruise is scheduled for Saturday, August 22, 2026, with boarding at 5:00 PM, departure at 5:45 PM, return at 8:30 PM, and the event ending at 9:00 PM.
The cruise features live DJs playing R&B and hip hop, along with reggae, Afrobeats, Amapiano, Latin music, pop, Top 40, oldies, and more across multiple levels, including an outdoor music floor and indoor floors. The boat also includes an open-air deck, climate-controlled cabins, indoor seating areas, waitress service, and the option to order drinks directly to your table. Food is available for purchase.
Scenic views from the cruise include the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, and the Freedom Tower. 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. The event is rain or shine and is 21 and over with a physical ID required.
- Contact: rsvp@iboatnyc.com
- Phone: (646) 263-4593
- Parking: Free street parking is available around the pier; parking garages average $40 per vehicle
- Dress code: Hats, Tims/boots, joggers, sweats, and basketball shorts are not permitted
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