Boracay UFO Ride Water Adventure

Boracay's most fun way to get wet

If you have done the swimming and the snorkelling and want a pure shot of adrenaline, the Boracay UFO ride is the answer. You climb aboard a large inflatable disc - the so-called UFO - and hang on as a speedboat tows it across the bay, skipping over the wakes, swinging through wide arcs and generally trying to bounce everyone off into the warm water. It is fast, it is daft, and it is one of the most reliably joyful things you can do on Boracay's water.

How the ride works

The UFO towable

The UFO is a circular inflatable that seats several riders facing inward, gripping the handles. Once you are settled and life-jacketed, the boat takes up the slack and accelerates. As it turns, the disc whips out to the side and skims across the surface, and the faster it goes the more it tries to throw you. Falling off is half the fun - the water is warm, the life vest keeps you up, and the boat circles straight back to scoop everyone up for another go.

Safety first

Operators run these rides with life jackets for every rider and an experienced boat crew who control the speed to match your group. You can ask for a gentler ride for younger or more cautious riders, or wave them on for the full spin-and-bounce treatment. No swimming skill is required thanks to the vests, though you should be comfortable being in the water.

The bay

The ride takes place in the open, calm water just off Boracay's coast, so even while you are being flung around you have that glorious backdrop of white sand and green hills. It is a quick activity - a single high-energy burst rather than a full day - which makes it a perfect add-on to a beach afternoon or an island-hopping trip.

The setting

Boracay, off the northwest tip of Panay in the Western Visayas, is built for water play. The sheltered bays stay bath-warm year-round, the dry season delivers calm surfaces ideal for towables, and the famous beaches are right there for the recovery lounge afterwards. The island has tightened up its operator standards in recent years, so the watersports scene is better organised and safer than it once was.

Practical tips

Wear swimwear you do not mind getting thoroughly soaked, secure or leave behind anything that can fly off - sunglasses, hats, loose jewellery - and put your phone in a waterproof pouch or leave it on shore. Apply reef-safe sunscreen beforehand. The ride is short, so consider pairing it with other watersports or a beach day. Confirm what your booking covers, and bring a little cash for any extras. Calm morning water generally makes for the smoothest, most controllable ride.

Who it is for

This is for thrill-seekers, friend groups, couples and energetic families who want a big laugh and a burst of speed without needing any special skill. It is not the trip for those after a serene, contemplative day on the water - it is loud, fast and gleefully chaotic in the best way. Book your UFO ride through the GetYourGuide link on this page and hold on tight.