# Event Details - **Event Name**: AFROWAVES: NIGERIA INDEPENDENCE | Afrobeats After Party Yacht Cruise - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm – Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Afrowaves celebrates Nigeria Independence Day this September 26th. Join us underneath the stars in front of the Statue of Liberty!About this EventAFROBEATS, AMAPIANO , SOCA & AFRICAN CUISINE!CELEBRATING 66 YEARS OF NIGERIAN INDEPENDENCE!With African beats and bites, enjoy open-air dance floors under the stars and indoor stages with live DJs.Multiple floors of music including Afrobeats, Amapiano, Hip Hop & more!Sounds by Special Guests!Your Cruise Experience Includes:Scenic 3-hour cruise of the NYC harbor;Captivating views of the Manhattan skyline including the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, the Freedom Tower and more;Waitress Service Available ; Order Drinks directly to your table.VIP Bottle Service & Sections Available - Call/text Allan (646)-263-4593 and/or email rsvp@iboatnyc.com for the Bottle Services Flyer & Packages.Open-Air deck and a climate-controlled cabins;3 levels of music (Outdoor Floor of Music; Two Indoor Floors of Music)Live DJs playing Hip Hip & R&B, Reggae, Afrobeats, Amapiano and all styles of Latin Music, Pop, Top 40, Oldies & more on other floors.Rain? No problem, there are two large indoor dance floors and indoor sitting areas!Food Available for Purchase.Great for Birthday Celebrations / bachelorette / bachelor / anniversary / graduations & more (Balloons & Cakes permitted - no other outside food allowed)VIP Ticket Includes Express Line Entry (and access to a VIP area if a VIP area is designated on a certain cruise)Free Street Parking Available around the Pier. There are also parking garages for an average of $40.00 per vehicle. Parking is very limited and we recommend Uber/Lyft.The dress code is Dress to Impress: No hats | No Tims/boots | No joggers | No sweats | No basketball shorts**Dinner Menu Includes Nigerian Specials**Event Information:Boarding: 10:00 PMDeparture: 10:30 PMReturn: 1:30 AMEnds: 2:00 AMRain or Shine21 & over with a physical ID (no photos of ID accepted)Reservations and Contact Information:Email: Call or text Allan at (646)-263-4593 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/9d29ec10-25d8-11f1-8500-4f0c3b0bf48e-rimg-w493-h740-dc040101-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/9d593970-25d8-11f1-a591-7f7175887899-rimg-w1112-h740-dc060705-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/9d899840-25d8-11f1-886e-e3e40c802de8-rimg-w1110-h740-dc060505-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/9dc47e60-25d8-11f1-886e-e3e40c802de8-rimg-w1110-h740-dc7c60f0-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/9e264d70-25d8-11f1-8500-4f0c3b0bf48e-rimg-w1110-h740-dc271b20-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/9e580bd0-25d8-11f1-886e-e3e40c802de8-rimg-w1052-h740-dc141b2e-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/9e870b10-25d8-11f1-a591-7f7175887899-rimg-w1110-h740-dc020708-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/9eb4d1d0-25d8-11f1-a591-7f7175887899-rimg-w493-h740-dc050c0a-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/9ee30dc0-25d8-11f1-886e-e3e40c802de8-rimg-w493-h740-dc110914-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/9f3c0330-25d8-11f1-8500-4f0c3b0bf48e-rimg-w493-h740-dc1a0518-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/9f6c3af0-25d8-11f1-a591-7f7175887899-rimg-w493-h740-dc110806-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/9f9cc0d0-25d8-11f1-8500-4f0c3b0bf48e-rimg-w493-h740-dc130806-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/afrowaves-nigeria-independence-|-afrobeats-after-party-yacht-cruise/100001985552883123 - **Event Categories**: Entertainment, dance, food-drinks - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 35.13, max: 245.83, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Pier 78 at Hudson River Park - **lat**: 40.7596749 - **long**: -74.0039517 - **full address**: Pier 78 at Hudson River Park, 455 12th Avenue New York, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: AFROWAVES: NIGERIA INDEPENDENCE | Afrobeats After Party Yacht Cruise - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/de1a28ae37f1b2a57139da63e066ddf7db566f500d5e9724b13fb083b9d53b32-rimg-w1200-h675-dc45bef3-gmir.jpg?v=1774174780 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is AFROWAVES: NIGERIA INDEPENDENCE | Afrobeats After Party Yacht Cruise being held? - **A:** AFROWAVES: NIGERIA INDEPENDENCE | Afrobeats After Party Yacht Cruise takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm to Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 am at Pier 78 at Hudson River Park, 455 12th Avenue New York, New York, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for AFROWAVES: NIGERIA INDEPENDENCE | Afrobeats After Party Yacht Cruise? - **A:** Ticket prices for AFROWAVES: NIGERIA INDEPENDENCE | Afrobeats After Party Yacht Cruise range from USD 35 to USD 246 depending on the ticket type. This is a high-demand event - early booking is strongly recommended. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 35 + USD 5 feeAvailableVIP TicketUSD 52 + USD 7 feeAvailableVIP Champagne Dinner TicketUSD 79 + USD 9 feeAvailableCAPTAIN'S CHOICE PackageUSD 246 + USD 21 feeAvailableParty Photographer PackageUSD 219 + USD 19 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing AFROWAVES: NIGERIA INDEPENDENCE | Afrobeats After Party Yacht Cruise? - **A:** AFROWAVES: NIGERIA INDEPENDENCE | Afrobeats After Party Yacht Cruise is organized by iBoatNYC. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at iBoatNYC's events? - **A:** iBoatNYC has 106+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. iBoatNYC has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** AFROWAVES: NIGERIA INDEPENDENCE | Afrobeats After Party Yacht Cruise is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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