Outrigger Under Full Sail, Boracay Island, Philippines. Three figures can be seen on the boat. To the right, a jetski approaches. A bit of coral projects into the sea. Courtesy Wikipedia: Boracay is a small island in the Philippines located approximately 196 miles south of Manila. Boracay Island and its beaches have received awards from numerous travel publications and agencies. Apart from its white sand beaches, Boracay is also famous for being one of