Entry No. 109 — the Chicago file — filed under: floating-sauna

Kiln Floating Sauna

A cedar-walled sauna built onto a boat, docked at Navy Pier Marina each winter, heating to 185-205°F before guests step straight off the deck into Lake Michigan for the plunge — skyline views included. It debuted December 12, 2025 and runs through early spring, then the whole vessel relocates to Gordon Lodge in Door County, Wisconsin for summer.

The move: A guided 45-minute heat/cold cycle for up to six, alternating sauna heat with a lake plunge — best as a winter date since the Chicago dock is seasonal (closed roughly May-November); check kilnfloatingsauna.com for the current dock location before planning.

• 📍 Navy Pier
• 💸 $$
• ⚡ Low-key
• 🌗 Indoor or outdoor

Where: 797 E Grand Ave, Navy Pier Marina, Chicago, IL 60611

Hours: Added 2026-07-19 — confirm current hours before you go.

⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.

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Further reading: chicago.suntimes.com · Official site

last checked: 2026-07-19