Saunas on the water's edge or floating on it, from lakeside cabins to docks on the sea.
etsauna lists 6 waterfront saunas in and around Vancouver, including Vancouver (3), North Vancouver (1), Port Moody (1) and West Vancouver (1). Among the 5 that list a per-visit price, a session costs CA$29 to CA$1,200, with a median of CA$95. 6 have a cold plunge and 3 are wood-fired. etsauna shows open session times live for 6 of them, so you can check before you go.
West Vancouver
- Waterfront
- Wood-fired
- Natural plunge
Gatherwell Ambleside is a waterfront, wood-fired sauna in West Vancouver. Sessions are CA$29 for 75 min. It has a natural cold plunge in tidal water and showers. Capacity is listed as 10 people. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Beachfront mobile sauna pilot at Ambleside Beach, approved by the District of West Vancouver (Dec 19 – Mar 15). Ocean cold plunge via sandy beach entry ~20m from sauna. No on-site amenities; adjacent park washrooms for changing with outdoor cold shower. Shared sessions host up to 10 guests. 4.9 stars.
- Price
- CA$29 for 75 min
- Hours
- Pilot program Dec 19 – Mar 15, check schedule for session times
- Sessions
- Co-ed
- Clothing
- Swimsuit required
- Address
- 1150 Marine Dr, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1G2, Canada
Vancouver
Gatherwell Sauna Boat is a floating sauna in Vancouver. Sessions are $95 for 120 min. It has a natural cold plunge in tidal water and showers. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Shared and private sauna sessions aboard Gatherwell's floating sauna boat, departing from X Port Marina at 750 Pacific Blvd. Community sessions for up to 12 guests, plus 2-hour and 3-hour private charters. Cold plunge straight into False Creek between rounds.
- Price
- $95 for 120 min
- Address
- 750 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6B 5E7, Canada
Vancouver
- Floating
- Wood-fired
- Cold plunge
High Tide Sauna is a floating, wood-fired sauna in Vancouver. Sessions are CA$95 for 120 min. It has a cold plunge. Capacity is listed as 12 people. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Floating sauna boat on False Creek, Vancouver. Sessions depart from X Port Marina (Slip B4). Wood-fired sauna with ocean cold plunge into the Pacific. Private sessions: 3hr $1,570 CAD (12 pax), 2hr $1,095 CAD (12 pax). Community sessions: 2hr $95 CAD per person. Experienced captain included with every session.
- Price
- CA$95 for 120 min
- Address
- 750 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6B 5E7, Canada
Port Moody
Hot Voyage Floating Sauna is a floating, gas-heated sauna in Port Moody. Sessions are CA$1,200 for 120 min. The sauna runs at 104-176°F. It has a natural cold plunge in tidal water and showers. Capacity is listed as 12 people. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Private sauna boat charters on Indian Arm — a 35 ft vessel billed as Canada's largest sauna boat, for groups of up to 12. Departs from the public dock at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody (guests are shuttled to the sauna boat by Zodiac tender; coordinates point at the departure dock — Hot Voyage's Google listing is a service-area business with no physical pin). Authentic cedar sauna heated by a propane stove, adjustable 40-80°C, with cold plunging directly into the Pacific via swim ladder. Charters from 2 to 8 hours at roughly $600/hour for the whole boat; longer voyages cruise deeper into Indian Arm (Jug Island, Twin Islands, Silver Falls, Granite Falls). Per-person shared 2-hour sessions (Bokun activity 1085924) are offered seasonally but currently show no availability. All guests must be 19+ and sign a waiver. Operates year-round.
- Price
- CA$1,200 for 120 min
- Address
- Rocky Point Public Boat Launch, Esplanade Ave, Port Moody, BC V3H, Canada
Vancouver· Temporarily closed
- Waterfront
- Wood-fired
- Natural plunge
Jericho Beach Seaside Sauna is a waterfront, wood-fired sauna in Vancouver. Sessions are CA$36 for 105 min. It has a natural cold plunge in tidal water and showers. It's temporarily closed.
Seasonal ocean-side wood-fired sauna pop-up at Jericho Sailing Centre. Shared sessions for up to 9 people, CA$36/1hr45min. Ocean cold plunge at Jerry's Cove, freshwater rinse showers, covered rest area. Outdoor changing rooms and indoor washrooms. Collaboration between Windsure Adventure Watersports, Tality Wellness, and The Finnish Sauna Co.
- Price
- CA$36 for 105 min
- Hours
- Seasonal winter pop-up, check schedule for session times
- Sessions
- Co-ed
- Clothing
- Swimsuit required
- Address
- Jericho Sailing Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada
North Vancouver
Sisu Swim Sauna is a floating, gas-heated sauna in North Vancouver. Sessions are CA$995 for 120 min. It has a natural cold plunge in tidal water. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Private floating sauna boat departing from Deep Cove, North Vancouver. Book the whole boat for up to 11 people for a 2 or 3 hour cruise on Indian Arm, with cold plunges straight into the ocean between sauna rounds. Bring your own towel and swimsuit, and you are welcome to pack snacks and drinks. There is no washroom or changing room on board. All bookings are weather dependent, and guests sign a boat charter agreement and liability waiver before the trip.
- Price
- CA$995 for 120 min
- Address
- Deep Cove, North Vancouver, BC V7G 1T8, Canada
How many waterfront saunas are there in Vancouver?
etsauna lists 6 waterfront saunas in and around Vancouver.
How much do waterfront saunas in Vancouver cost?
Listed per-visit prices run from CA$29 to CA$1,200, with a median of CA$95. The lowest are Gatherwell Ambleside (CA$29 for 75 min), Jericho Beach Seaside Sauna (CA$36 for 105 min) and High Tide Sauna (CA$95 for 120 min).
Which waterfront saunas in Vancouver have a cold plunge?
6 saunas have a cold plunge: Gatherwell Ambleside, Gatherwell Sauna Boat, High Tide Sauna, Hot Voyage Floating Sauna, Jericho Beach Seaside Sauna and Sisu Swim Sauna. At Gatherwell Ambleside, Gatherwell Sauna Boat, Hot Voyage Floating Sauna, Jericho Beach Seaside Sauna and Sisu Swim Sauna you cool off in natural water.
Are any waterfront saunas in Vancouver wood-fired?
Yes: Gatherwell Ambleside, High Tide Sauna and Jericho Beach Seaside Sauna use a wood stove.
Can I check availability for waterfront saunas in Vancouver online?
etsauna shows live open session times for Gatherwell Ambleside, Gatherwell Sauna Boat, High Tide Sauna, Hot Voyage Floating Sauna, Jericho Beach Seaside Sauna and Sisu Swim Sauna. Open a listing to see today's times.
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