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AquaFloat
4.9 ★★★★★ 273 Google reviews · Float tank center in Charlottesville, Virginia
Plan your float
- Tank type float pods, float rooms
- Couples float a two-person vessel is available — popular as a date night or a gift; book ahead, they're limited
- First-timer friendly they walk new floaters through everything — no experience needed
- Pregnancy floats floating is offered for pregnancy (often 2nd/3rd trimester) — confirm their policy and any doctor-clearance requirement
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- Book & prices aquafloatcville.com — see live availability and current rates
- Phone +1 434-293-1143
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–7 pm |
The tanks & rooms here
The classic enclosed capsule with a hinged lid. Deepest sensory deprivation; you lie down and pull the lid to.
The room itself is the vessel: no hatch, walk straight in. Great for claustrophobia and easier access.
Water & cleaning at AquaFloat
Sanitation is the thing seasoned floaters care about most, and most directories never show it. Between every float, the salt water should be pumped through fine filtration and disinfected — salt alone is not enough. From AquaFloat's own information: filters the full tank 3× between floats, UV sterilization, ozone, hydrogen peroxide.
What's provided
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What floaters say
“The facility was clean, and they provide all of the necessities for an amazing experience!”
“This was my first time in a sensory deprivation tank, and my first time attending this place.”
“I truly believe a good float is better than any meditation or ritual for relaxation, after floating I find myself feeling "reset" mentally and physically.”
“Their services have supported me through a major car accident a mountain biking accident and chronic back and hip pain.”
“The place was calm and relaxing, everything was explained simply and well, and the float was so peaceful.”
“The staff at AquaFloat are consummate Professionals: I trust them implicitly the owner.”
From the reviews
I booked a 45-minute massage with Ansley and 60-minute float for my first visit. This was my first ever massage and Ansley was great! She talked me through the process and made me feel very comfortable. The front desk staff who got me set up with the float was also very informative and open to allllll my questions.
I've been here several times and I am consistently pleased by the staff, environment, and the experience at Aquafloat. I truly believe a good float is better than any meditation or ritual for relaxation, after floating I find myself feeling "reset" mentally and physically.
Just completed my first float/message session and could not be more pleased. Staff was exceptional in making me feel welcome and acclimated to the facility. Bailey gave a massage that left me feeling completely relaxed and at peace! I will definitely request her next time.
This was my first time in a sensory deprivation tank, and my first time attending this place. Though I was a bundle of nerves upon first arriving, the staff were so patient with me and guided me through the whole process. Afterwards, I couldn't believe how relaxed I felt.
Your first float at AquaFloat
Never floated before? Almost no one has their first time, and a good center expects it. Here's what to know. What it is: you float effortlessly in about ten inches of skin-temperature water saturated with around 1,000 lbs of Epsom salt — so dense you cannot sink. In the dark and quiet, with no light, sound, or gravity to react to, your nervous system downshifts. Before you come: don't shave or wax for a day beforehand (salt stings fresh cuts — they'll have barrier ointment if you nick yourself), skip caffeine, eat a light meal an hour or two before, and remove contacts. If you colored your hair recently, wait a few days. In the tank: shower first, put earplugs in before you get wet, and keep a fresh-water spray bottle within reach for salt in the eyes. You can leave the light or music on until you settle, then turn them off from inside. Hold your arms out for the first 20–30 seconds to stop bobbing, then let go. It takes a few tries — the first 20 minutes are usually your mind winding down. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to shower and get oriented.
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