NYC Salsa Sunset Boat Party

The Salsa Sunset Cruise is more than a party. It’s the official opening celebration for the Salsa Caleña USA Festival.

Before the workshops begin, before the congress floor fills, before the city fully turns into a salsa playground, we bring everyone together on the water for the first night of the experience.

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El Salsa Sunset Cruise es mucho más que una fiesta. Es la celebración oficial que da inicio al Salsa Caleña USA Festival.

Antes de que empiecen los talleres, antes de que el congreso se llene, antes de que la ciudad se convierta por completo en una pista de salsa… reunimos a todos en el agua para vivir la primera noche de esta experiencia.

Get ready to dance the night away on the NYC Sunset Salsa Boat Party!

Experience the sabor of Cali, Colombia, in New York.

Enjoy stunning views of the city skyline as the sun sets, all while moving to sizzling salsa beats. It's the perfect in-person event to meet new people, show off your moves, and soak up the vibrant NYC vibe. No experience needed—just bring your energy and love for music!

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¡Prepárate para bailar toda la noche en el NYC Sunset Salsa Boat Party!

Vive el sabor de Cali, Colombia, en Nueva York.

Disfruta de vistas espectaculares del skyline de la ciudad mientras cae el sol, todo al ritmo de salsa candente. Es el plan perfecto para conocer gente nueva, lucir tus pasos y contagiarte de la energía vibrante de NYC.

No necesitas experiencia, solo trae tu energía y tu amor por la música. 💃🔥

What to Expect?
¿Qué puedes esperar?

🎧 Salsa music by Colombian DJ Kike Jiménez 🇨🇴
🎧 Música de salsa a cargo del DJ colombiano Kike Jiménez 🇨🇴

🕺🏽 Performance by world champion Salsa Caleña dancers
🕺🏽 Presentación de campeones mundiales de salsa caleña

💃 Dance with professional dancers from around the world
💃 Baila junto a bailarines profesionales de todo el mundo

🌇 Sunset over the NYC skyline – the perfect backdrop 🗽
🌇 Atardecer sobre el skyline de Nueva York – el escenario perfecto 🗽

Who Is This For?
¿Para quién es este evento?

🎟 Salsa Caleña USA Festival attendees
🎟 Asistentes del Salsa Caleña USA Festival

💃 NYC local salsa dancers
💃 Bailadores locales de salsa en NYC

🇨🇴 Anyone who wants to experience an authentic Cali-style party
🇨🇴 Personas que quieran vivir una fiesta auténtica al estilo caleño

​The Salsa Caleña USA Festival was created as a tribute to Henry, the brother of its founder, whose passion for salsa inspired a lifelong connection to this dance form. His legacy lives on in the spirit that gives purpose to this cultural project.​

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the festival serves as an international platform dedicated to preserving, promoting, and celebrating Cali salsa as an intangible cultural heritage. More than an event, it is a living cultural movement that connects communities and brings the soul of Cali to international stages.

If you have more questions about the event, reach out to us at

[email protected]

EVENT DETAILS:

6:00 PM – Arrival and check-in

6:00 PM – Llegada y registro

7:00 PM – Boat departure as DJ Kike spins classic salsa, bringing full Cali flavour throughout the night

7:00 PM – Salida del barco con DJ Kike mezclando salsa clásica y trayendo puro sabor caleño durante toda la noche

7:40 PM – Views of iconic landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty

7:40 PM – Vista de monumentos icónicos como la Estatua de la Libertad

8:15 PM – Golden Hour over the NYC skyline

8:15 PM – Inicio de la Golden Hour sobre el skyline de NYC

8:30 PM – Salsa caleña performance by world champions Vivi & Brando

8:30 PM – Presentación de salsa caleña por campeones mundiales Vivi & Brando

8:40 PM – Improvisation contest (Prize: SCUF t-shirt + 2 full passes)

8:40 PM – Concurso de improvisación (Premio: camiseta SCUF + 2 full passes)

9:00–10:00 PM – Social dancing

9:00–10:00 PM – Social de baile

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Skyport Marina, 2430 FDR Drive, New York, United States

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