Pier One Sydney Harbour has partnered with Wellness Afloat to debut a premium floating sauna and cold therapy wellness experience directly on the world’s most iconic waterway. The collaboration blends Pier One’s signature luxury hospitality with Wellness Afloat’s eco-wellness rituals, offering Sydney locals and guests a first-of-its-kind urban sanctuary designed to relax, recover, and reset.
Anchored in a secluded harbour cove, the experience centres around The ARK, a timber-clad floating sauna with direct views of the Harbour Bridge. All bookings are collected from Pier One Sydney Harbour’s private pontoon, creating a seamless transition from time on the water to post relaxation refreshments at Pier Bar, or an overnight stay for hotel guests. Once aboard The ARK, guests embark on a contrast therapy ritual of alternating heat and cold, designed to support relaxation, recovery and wellbeing while immersing guests in one of Sydney’s most iconic settings.
The partnership highlights two wellness experiences on the water, bookable through Pier One Sydney Harbour:
Romantic Harbour Escape
Designed for two, the Romantic Harbour Escape is a private wellness experience on Sydney Harbour, with pick-up and drop-off directly from Pier One’s private pontoon. Guests travel via Wellness Afloat’s private tender to The ARK for a two-hour floating sauna and cold-plunge experience, enjoying the “Heat, Plunge, Repeat” ritual in complete privacy.
After your wellness experience, return to Pier One for a complimentary glass of bubbles each at Pier Bar. For the ultimate harbourside experience, add on the Pier One Package, including a reserved cabana at Pier Bar, bottle of French Champagne, six freshly shucked oysters and a curated grazing board at Pier Bar for two. Romantic harbour escape is $550 per couple.
Collective Sauna & Wellness Experience2
A shared two-hour sauna and cold-plunge experience on Sydney Harbour, departing and returning from Pier One. All guests on The ARK will be taken on the “Heat, Plunge, Repeat” journey alongside a group, surrounded by panoramic harbour views and guided wellness rituals.
All bookings receive a voucher for 20% off at Pier Bar following their experience, providing the perfect opportunity to continue the afternoon with waterfront drinks and harbour views. Collective wellness experience $215 AUD per person.
Designed with attention to detail and environmental care, Wellness Afloat’s eco-certified vessels ensure the stunning marine ecosystem remains pristine while delivering unexpected luxury. Whether recovering after training, seeking a peaceful mental reset, celebrating a special occasion or looking for a unique harbourside activity, the experience offers a chance to challenge and rejuvenate the body and mind.
The Wellness Afloat experiences at Pier One Sydney Harbour are available for booking via https://www.pieronesydneyharbour.com.au/wellness-afloat-at-pier-one/. For in-house guests at Pier One Sydney Harbour the experience is bookable directly through the guest services team, with the experience charged back to the room.
