R&B on the RIVER - Hip Hop & R&B Boat Party Yacht Cruise NYC
Pier 78 at Hudson River Park455 12th Avenue, New York, New York, 10018 · Map
Sat 24 Oct 2026 · 10pm → 2am Sun · 4 hours
$30 · 21+ · iBoatNYC ·
Good to know
- “VIP ticket perks: Express line entry and access to a designated VIP area (if available).”
- “21 & over with a physical ID (no pictures of IDs will be accepted)”
the fine print — 1 more line
- “Dress code: Dress to impress. No hats, Tims/boots, joggers, sweats, or basketball shorts.”
Welcome to R&B on the River, where the waves sway to the rhythm of your favorite love songs, late-night jams and timeless Hip Hop & R&B classics. It’s giving Usher at golden hour, SZA under moonlight and a little Mary J. when the drinks hit just right.
We’re floating through the city with the smoothest soundtrack in the game—soulful vocals, 808s, slow burns and memories in the making.
Step into your main character energy.
“If I ain’t got you,” “Can you handle it,” “Let me cater to you”—yeah, that's it. Come float with us.
Your Cruise Experience Includes:
Scenic 3-hour cruise of the NYC harbor with breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline.
Iconic landmarks including the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, and the Freedom Tower.
Live DJs playing Hip Hop, Afrobeats, R&B and more.
Three levels of music: An open-air outdoor deck and heated indoor dance floors.
Fully stocked bar: Order drinks directly to your table or mingle at the bar.
VIP bottle service and reserved sections: Contact Allan at (646)-263-4593 or email **rsvp@iboatnyc.com** for reservations.
Food available for purchase to keep you energized throughout the night.
Rain or shine event: Enjoy indoor dance floors and climate-controlled cabins.
Perfect for special occasions: Birthdays, bachelorette/bachelor parties, anniversaries, graduations, and more. Bring balloons or cakes (outside food not permitted).
Free street parking and nearby parking garages are available
Event Details:
Boarding: 10:00 PM
Departure: 10:30 PM
Return: 1:30 AM
Ends: 2:00 AM
Rain or Shine
Reservations and Contact Information:
Email: rsvp@iboatnyc.com
the rest of the promoter’s listing — 3 more paragraphs
VIP ticket perks: Express line entry and access to a designated VIP area (if available).
Dress code: Dress to impress. No hats, Tims/boots, joggers, sweats, or basketball shorts.
21 & over with a physical ID (no pictures of IDs will be accepted)
from the promoter’s listing on Resident Advisor
The room
Pier 78 at Hudson River Park — 185 events and 25 distinct artists since May 2024.
Who’s putting it on
iBoatNYC — 2,409 events and 232 artists since Aug 2023.
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how these 3 are connected
- THE DEAD DANCE [HALLOWEEN PARTY] — RA tags both listings pop.
- THE RECESSION POP PARTY! PARTY LIKE IT'S 2008 — RA tags both listings pop.
- Know Good presents: Against All Odds Tour — shares 9 artists with this room, Remniqe among them.