Parasailing
Most popularThe signature ride: strapped into a harness and lifted by parachute behind a speedboat for a few minutes of calm, panoramic views over the bay. No experience needed — they clip you in and the boat does the work.
Activity guide
Batu Ferringhi Water Sports
Penang's home of beach water sports — here's how parasailing, jet-skis and banana boats actually work at Batu Ferringhi.
Updated June 2026
Batu Ferringhi has been Penang’s water-sports beach since the 1980s. Operators line the central sand, and most big resorts run their own booths, so you can usually just turn up and go.
What’s on offer
Jet-ski
AdrenalineSelf-drive thrills across the bay, usually by the session. Listen to the safety briefing and stay in the permitted zone, clear of swimmers.
Banana boat & tube
FamilyGroup fun: hold on as an inflatable is towed (and occasionally tips you into the warm sea). Great with kids and groups.
Kayak & SUP
CalmQuieter, self-powered paddling near shore — best in the calm early morning before the powered craft get busy.
How it works & staying safe
- Agree price and duration first. Rates aren’t fixed; confirm exactly what you’re paying for before you start.
- Use the safety gear. Life jacket on, listen to the briefing, and tell crew if you can’t swim.
- Pick a busy, established operator — the ones the resorts use, with decent-looking equipment.
- Protect valuables. Phones and parasailing don’t mix; leave them with someone on the sand.
- Best conditions are calm mornings and late afternoons.
Good to know
Batu Ferringhi FAQs
Can you go parasailing at Batu Ferringhi?
Yes. Parasailing is the beach's signature activity, run by operators along the central sand and through the resorts. You're harnessed and lifted by parachute behind a speedboat for a few minutes — no experience required.
How much do water sports cost at Batu Ferringhi?
Prices aren't fixed and vary by operator, season and how busy it is, so always agree the price and duration before you start. Going through your resort's booth can be simpler, if occasionally a little dearer than haggling on the sand.
Is it safe to do water sports there?
Generally yes, when you use an established operator, wear the life jacket, follow the briefing and stay in the marked zones. Choose busy, well-equipped operators and don't go out in rough conditions.
What's the best time of day for water sports?
Calm mornings and late afternoons are usually best — the sea tends to be flatter and the sun less fierce than midday.
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