About This Event
R&B on the River - Sunset Boat Party Yacht Cruise takes place on Saturday, August 15, 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 three-hour NYC harbor cruise features live DJs playing R&B, hip hop, reggae, Afrobeats, Amapiano, Latin music, pop, Top 40, oldies, and more across multiple levels, including an open-air deck and climate-controlled cabins. The route includes views of the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, and the Freedom Tower. The event runs rain or shine.
Food is available for purchase, and drinks can be ordered directly to your table. Waitress service is available. 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 21 and over with a physical ID required.
Additional details include free street parking around the pier, parking garages nearby for an average of $40 per vehicle, and a dress code that requires no hats, no Tims/boots, no joggers, no sweats, and no basketball shorts. Reservations and special requests can be made by email at rsvp@iboatnyc.com or by call/text at (646) 263-4593. The organizer is iBoatNYC.
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