Just when you thought London had tried every pop-up, floating experience, and quirky wellness trend imaginable — Skuna Boats turns up the heat. Literally.
This Saturday 26th April, Londoners are invited to steam, sip, and sparkle as the UK’s first floating sauna makes its official debut in Canary Wharf, marking both its grand opening and a Scandinavian-style World Sauna Day celebration. Yes, it’s real. Yes, it floats. And yes, it comes complete with rooftop cold plunge pools and a live ABBA tribute band.
Welcome to the Sauna Boat London — where Nordic tradition meets East London flair.
What is the Sauna Boat?
Imagine a classic wood-fired sauna. Now picture it on water. Now add rooftop cold baths, a live DJ, and cardamom buns. That’s Skuna’s Sauna Boat — a 15-seater floating sweat lodge, imported from Sweden and now moored at West India Quay.
It’s not just a wellness escape. It’s a social space, a sauna rave, and a floating Scandi fantasy, all rolled into one.
And yes, it’s as Shoreditch energy as Canary Wharf has ever seen.
What’s happening on World Sauna Day?
From 11am to 3pm on Saturday 26th April, Skuna is inviting the public to step inside the boat for free taster sauna sessions, while the dockside comes alive with:
Live ABBA covers from ABBA’s Angels
Cold plunge pool challenges (BYO bravery)
Sauna beers and Nordic cocktails
Scandi snacks from cardamom buns to smoked meats
DJ Mini-Mel keeping things steamy with Nordic-chill beats
Meet the makers — and hear how this sauna floated across from Sweden, fueled by the dream of giving Londoners a real taste of Nordic heat
Why you’ll want to show up (in your robe, ideally)
In Sweden, saunas aren’t just places to sweat out your sins — they’re communal sanctuaries, places to talk, reflect, bond, and occasionally belt out pop songs with strangers. Skuna’s Sauna Boat brings that spirit to London’s urban waterways, creating a new kind of social space — one that just happens to be 80°C inside.
It’s also a great excuse to ditch your phone, reconnect with your mates (or make new ones), and bask in the glow of Scandi-style restoration — all while sipping a sauna lager and listening to Dancing Queen echo across the dock.
And let’s be honest — you’ve tried rooftop bars, you’ve tried bottomless brunches. But have you tried steaming with strangers while floating on the Thames?
The details
Date: Saturday 26th April 2025
Time: 11AM – 3PM
Location: Skuna Boats Dock, West India Quay, Off Hertsmere Rd, London E14 4AL
Entry: Free. First-come, first-sweat.
www.skunaboats.com/sauna-boat
Whether you’re a hardcore heat-lover or just here for the ABBA and artisan cinnamon buns, this floating festival of steam is set to be one of the hottest events of spring.
Sauna Boat London: A floating fusion of wellness and weirdness
Only in London could a wood-fired floating sauna park itself in Canary Wharf and throw a dockside party complete with DJs and dips. And only Skuna Boats could pull it off with this much personality.
So round up your sauna squad, slip on your fluffiest robe, and get ready to celebrate World Sauna Day the Scandinavian way — hot, cold, and with a side of pop perfection.
