Boracay Paraw Sailing Sunset: Traditional Wooden Boat

Sail a handcrafted wooden boat built for two outriggers

A paraw sailing experience around Boracay takes you out on a traditional double-outrigger wooden boat for 30 minutes at sunset, with an English-speaking guide. The paraw is a small, custom-made vessel native to the Visayas region, built to move with the wind and the swell. You meet at D'mall before boarding.

The experience

The paraw itself is the draw here. These small wooden boats, balanced on two outriggers, are handcrafted and designed to handle Boracay's open water. You're not watching from a larger vessel or a motorized tour boat. You're on the working boat itself, feeling the swell and the wind that moves it. The 30-minute sail takes you around the island as the light changes, and the guide narrates in English as you move through the water.

The experience is built around the rhythm of the sea rather than a fixed schedule. You'll feel the bumps on the waves, catch the soothing wind, and have time to take photographs as the sunset unfolds. The paraw's design (those two outriggers that keep it stable) is what lets a small group move freely without the weight or noise of an engine. Meet at D'mall before you head out. The whole outing runs about 30 minutes on the water.

What’s included

• Paraw sailing experience on a traditional double-outrigger wooden boat.
• English-speaking guide.
• 30-minute sunset cruise around Boracay.
• meeting point at D'mall.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 16:00

AgesAdult (4 and older) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with back problems

Operated by CTPH TOUR

Is this one for you?The paraw moves with the waves and swell, so expect motion and spray on the open water. This is what makes the traditional sailing experience authentic rather than sheltered. If you want to feel the sea and the wind rather than observe from a larger boat, the paraw's small size and open design deliver that directly.

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Top questions

What exactly is a paraw and why is it special to Boracay?

A paraw is a traditional double-outrigger sailing boat handcrafted from wood, native to the Visayas region of the Philippines. The two outriggers keep it balanced in the swell, and it moves by sail alone, which is why it feels so different from a motorized tour boat. It's one of Boracay's most popular activities for travelers who want to experience the island from the water the way locals have for generations.

How long is the paraw sailing experience?

The sailing experience lasts 30 minutes on the water. You'll meet at D'mall before boarding and heading out for the sunset cruise around the island.

Will I get wet on the paraw?

The paraw is designed to handle waves, so you may feel spray and bumps on the swell. The outriggers keep the boat stable, but it's an open-water experience, so dress accordingly and be ready for the motion of the sea.

Is paraw sailing suitable if I'm not a strong swimmer?

Paraw sailing is suitable for all physical fitness levels. However, it's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, since the boat does move with the waves and swell.

What's included in the paraw sailing experience?

The paraw sailing experience includes the boat, the guide who speaks English, and the 30-minute cruise around Boracay at sunset. You meet at D'mall before departure.