iBoatNYC

iBoatNYC began in 2010 with boat parties limited to 150 passengers and later grew to stage hundreds of events annually. Based in New York City, it runs music gatherings on the waters around Manhattan, as well as sightseeing tours and nightlife cruises. The operation is run by Crust Nation, whose chief operating officer is Evelyn Szachniewicz. It has put on more than 1,000 concert cruises; by 2025, its record included nearly 8,000 events and over 110,000 paid tickets.

Its events have taken place at Pier 78 at Hudson River Park and Pier 36, with cruises departing from the latter in lower Manhattan. Offerings have ranged from hip-hop and R&B cruises to reggaeton parties and multi-genre yacht events. The Nautical Empress had music, sound and lighting across three floors, with open-air views of the city. DJs and live acts have performed with the Statue of Liberty in the background, including BLCKLST, Dieselboy, DJ Nope and Remniqe.