16 Sep 2025
Wellness Afloat: Sydney Harbour’s newest attraction is a hidden, eco-friendly floating sauna
Sail into a wellness revolution aboard the ARK, Sydney Harbour’s first eco-friendly floating sauna and cold plunge experience. Wellness Afloat is not just good for body and mind with its “Heat, Plunge, Revitalise” approach, but for the environment too! The ARK is crafted from more than half a million plastic milk bottles and has a thriving ocean roof garden and living reef habitat below, actively contributing to the harbour’s ecosystem.
Berry’s Bay is the destination, but the two-hour experience begins at Campbells Cove where wellness seekers are picked up to cruise past iconic landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Luna Park, on the way to experiencing the transformative benefits of Nordic-inspired contrast therapy. Wellness Afloat delivers a perfect fusion of sightseeing and luxurious self-care in one extraordinary floating sanctuary.
"We've reimagined the traditional harbour cruise by creating an immersive wellness experience that celebrates Sydney's natural beauty while offering profound benefits for body and mind," said Martyn Arbutnot, co-founder of Wellness Afloat. "Our guests don't just see Sydney's iconic sights – they experience them with memories and photographs that simply can't be replicated anywhere else in the world."
A WELLNESS JOURNEY THROUGH SYDNEY'S MOST INSTAGRAM-WORTHY BACKDROPS
The "Heat, Plunge, Revitalise" experience features:
- A meticulously designed 2-hour wellness cruise capturing Sydney's most photogenic perspectives Handcrafted cedar sauna reaching 80°C with panoramic windows framing postcard-perfect harbour views
- Cold plunges in designated swimming zones or stay onboard and use the cold splash shower
- Organic herbal tea service and recovery lounge on deck made from recycled materials
Ocean/Carbon neutral footprint, with a bonus high carbon sequestering mangrove planted in your name through Ecobel.
Enjoy this immersive experience for $195pp in the shared “collective” option.
Or book an “exclusive” private experience for up to 12 people (sauna capacity 8 ppl) from $1,750 for 2 hours.
Add on a massage, yoga, fitness or nutrition session as an extra to your exclusive experience or create your own bespoke package!
YOUR WELLNESS HELPS THE PLANET
Wellness Afloat is Australia's pioneering floating wellness experience, combining ancient sauna traditions with innovative sustainable design. Built entirely from recycled and responsibly sourced materials, the ARK provides transformative wellness experiences while protecting the natural environment it celebrates.
Media Contact: Paul Schofield
0409 676 016
www.wellnessafloat.com