Popular Wellness Questions

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Banya Boat is a private floating sauna and wellness experience on Seattle’s Lake Union. The entire space is reserved for your group, giving you time to enjoy traditional heat, cold therapy, relaxation and waterfront views without sharing the facility with outside guests.

Banya Boat is a stationary floating wellness facility docked at its moorage. It is not a chartered vessel and does not leave the marina during reservations.

Yes. Banya Boat is currently available for private group reservations only.

Your group has exclusive use of the facility during your reserved time.

A non-refundable deposit is required to secure and confirm your reservation.The deposit amount is determined by our staff based on your group size. Once confirmed, use the Venmo button at the bottom of our Home page to submit your deposit. Your reservation is secured once the required deposit is received.

Private reservations are available for groups of up to 12 guests.

The base reservation includes up to 6 people. Additional guests may be added up to the 12-person maximum.

ADULTS ONLY

Your private experience includes access to:

Traditional cedar dry sauna. Steam sauna. Cold plunge. Wood-fired hot tub. Cold bucket shower. Outdoor showers. Two private changing rooms. Herbal tea station. Upper-deck lounge. Lake Union views

Optional traditional venik service with a Banya Master may also be available.

The minimum private reservation is 3 hours.

Three hours gives your group enough time to settle in, enjoy several rounds of heat and cold, relax between sessions and experience the boat without feeling rushed.

Additional hours can be added if you would like to stay longer.

There is no single required routine, but many guests enjoy alternating between heat, cold and rest. A typical cycle might include time in the dry sauna or steam room, followed by a cold plunge or cool shower, then a period of relaxation before beginning another round.

Listen to your body and move at your own pace.

180-200 degrees Fahrenheit. Banya Boat features a traditional high-heat cedar sauna designed for an authentic banya-style experience.

Guests can enjoy strong dry heat and add steam to the sauna stones for short bursts of humidity and deeper heat.

Yes.

Because the entire boat is reserved for your group, Banya Boat works especially well for birthdays, small celebrations, wellness gatherings, couples, friends and private group experiences.

It gives everyone something to enjoy while still keeping the atmosphere relaxed and personal.

Yes. Guests participating in the Banya Boat experience are required to complete a liability waiver before using the facility.

For group reservations, each participating guest should complete their own required forms before arrival.

Parking is available in the surrounding Lake Union area. We recommend arriving a little early to allow time to park, walk to the dock, and get settled before your reservation begins.

Because parking availability can vary depending on the day and time, rideshare is also a convenient option—especially for larger groups.

Detailed arrival and parking instructions will be provided with your booking confirmation.

Absolutely NOT. It is an Adult Only Establishment created specifically to rest from children, life, and work.