A Social Sauna session is a shared experience where you’ll join other guests in the sauna. There is a maximum capacity of 6 people.

A Private Sauna session is reserved exclusively for you and your group. You’ll have the entire sauna to yourselves, creating a more intimate and personalised experience - with a maximum capacity of 8 people.

The main difference is simple: Social sessions are shared with other members of the community, while Private sessions are just for you and your chosen group.

We are located at Shellharbour Marina. View Google maps here to find our location, and view this photo to see where to meet.

Yes, one of our crew members will meet you at the gate, and bring you over to the sauna. We will give you a short briefing, answer any questions you have and leave you to it. We will always be on hand should you need anything.

The sauna itself has a mini changing room but no toilet on board. The marina precinct has public toilets available in the vicinity. There is a bathroom by the ‘Naturally Tasty’ cafe by Woolworths, and a bathroom by the pink ‘Donut Jam’ shop.

We suggest bringing:

• A bottle of water

• Two towels (one to sit on in the sauna and one to dry yourself with)

• A change of comfy clothes for afterwards (we highly suggest not changing into tight clothing or denim afterwards!)

If your booking is cancelled due to adverse weather, your booking will be refunded. Sessions will continue to run in rainy weather. We think it adds to the experience!

For the Private sessions, we have a strict maximum capacity of 8 people.

For the Social Sessions, there is a strict maximum of 6 people.

These limits are set by our vessel certification and include all guests on board —whether they are in the sauna or not.

Any extra guests will not be permitted on board.

Sauna sessions are available for guests aged 12 years and older.

• Guests aged 12–17 must be accompanied by a responsible adult (18+) who is booked into the same sauna session.

• Children under 12 years old are not permitted to use the sauna.

If you are running late, please ring us on 0485 706 392

We will do our best to accomodate you. If there is a booking after you, you will need to be out of the sauna at the original end time to make room for the next booking.

More than 48 hours’ notice:
Cancellations made more than 48 hours before your session are eligible for a full refund. Refunds are processed back to the original payment method.

Less than 48 hours’ notice:
Bookings become locked within 48 hours of your session. If you are unable to attend, your payment will be retained, and your session may be rescheduled to a new date by contacting us directly. Contact us by emailing bookings@thosefloatingsaunas.co.au or call/text 0485 706 392

Yes, you are welcome to enjoy certain types of alcohol during your sauna session. We ask that you avoid dark spirits and red wine, but lighter options such as white wine, rosé, champagne, or light beer are allowed.

Please drink responsibly — anyone consuming alcohol irresponsibly or behaving inappropriately will be asked to leave and escorted out for the safety and comfort of all guests.

If you would like to hire the sauna for a special event, please reach out to us at bookings@thosefloatingsaunas.com.au

If you do not know how to swim, we recommend that you use the outdoor shower or sauna bucket connected to the sauna. Only confident swimmers should use the ladder into the water.

We welcome guests of all abilities. As we are located on a floating vessel, access may be limited for those with reduced mobility.

If you have any specific requirements, please contact us prior to your visit and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.

Please bring:

1) A small towel to sit on in the sauna for your comfort and the comfort of other users

2) A towel to dry yourself with after the session

1. Rinse off before entering the sauna to get rid of body oils, sweat and helps keep the sauna clean.

2. Sit and relax for 8-15 minutes. You’ll gradually being to sweat as your body warms up.

3. When you feel ready, step outside and cool off using the shower bucket, pool or hand shower.

4. Repeat 2-4 times!

Get ready to feel super relaxed, rejuvenated and grounded.

Sauna bathing is safe for most healthy adults, but it may not be suitable for everyone.

You should avoid using the sauna or consult your doctor first if you:

• Are pregnant

• Have heart disease, low or high blood pressure, or cardiovascular conditions

• Have a medical condition affected by heat

• Are taking medications that affect heart rate, blood pressure, or heat tolerance

• Are feeling unwell, dehydrated, or have a fever

If at any point you feel dizzy, uncomfortable, or unwell, please leave the sauna immediately and cool down outside.

When in doubt, check with your healthcare provider before using the sauna.