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Portland Sauna, Columbia River Cold Plunge

THE COLUMBIA, WARMED.

Portland’s floating sauna, docked on the Columbia River. Two ways out of the cedar room: the door you came in, and the ladder to the river. Take the ladder.

Daytime visits from $35Weekdays before 5 PM · one visit, nothing recurring
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No lifeguard on duty. Plunge with a buddy. Know before you go

TODAY'S SOCIALS

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PICK YOUR SKY

Every day shows its sunset and moon, so you can book golden hour or the full moon on purpose.

WAYS IN

Guests talking on the cedar benches inside the sauna

Social Sauna

The shared sauna, up to 8 guests, with the river plunge and the deck. Weekdays before 5 PM, pick 1 or 2 hours.

$35 1 hr · $50 2 hr, weekdays before 5 PM$60 1 hr 45, evenings and weekendsPer person · one visit, nothing recurring
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A group on the roof deck of the sauna, on the river

Private Party

The whole big sauna for your group, up to 12. 1 hr 45 min, river and deck included. Members save 15% and book 30 days earlier.

$500 weekdays · $600 evenings and weekendsPer group · one booking, nothing recurring
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The sauna on the Columbia River

Memberships

Weekday: unlimited daytime visits plus 2 guest passes a month. Anytime: unlimited daytime visits, 4 evening or weekend visits and 4 guest passes a month. Or a punch pass: 5 visits for $225, 10 for $400.

$100 a month Weekday · $150 AnytimeRenews monthly until you cancel
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New on the dock · [opening date]

PRIVATE SAUNAS 1 + 2

Two small cedar saunas, each one just for 2 to 4 people. 1 hr 45 min, same dock, same river.

$200 per saunaWeekdays · $250 evenings and weekends · one booking, nothing recurring

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HOW IT GOES

1

Heat up

Cedar benches, the river through the glass. Stay in as long as feels right.

2

Cool off

Climb down the ladder into the Columbia, or pull the cord on the cold shower.

3

Rest on the deck

Then go again. Sessions are self-guided, so you set your own rounds.

First time? Know before you go

HOT. COLD. REPEAT.

4.9on Google
"I did a lot of sauna all around the world and this was definitely one of the best experiences I had."
"Pristine, thoughtfully designed, and beautifully maintained. Worth every penny for a totally unique experience."

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

BEFORE YOU GET IN THE RIVER

Docked, not cruising. The sauna stays docked at Elevated Tides Marina for your whole visit. You walk down the dock to get here.

The Columbia is a real river, not a pool. Treat it with respect.

  • No lifeguard on duty. You swim at your own risk.
  • Plunge with a buddy. Make sure someone on the dock knows you're going in.
  • Use the ladder in and out, and stay close to it while you're in.
  • The current can be fast and the water cold enough to shock you. Get in slowly, keep it short, plan your way out first.
  • Watch for boats and anything floating. If it looks rough, skip the river and use the cold shower.
  • No alcohol or drugs before or during your visit.
  • Pregnant, or have a heart or blood-pressure condition? Check with your doctor first.
  • Everyone signs the waiver before their first visit. Socials are 18+.

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