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Flōte

4 ★★★★☆ 29 Google reviews · Float tank center in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Couples float First-timer friendly Pregnancy floats Cleaning spec listed

Plan your float

  • Single float a single session runs around $49; membership brings it down to about $59/mo — always confirm current pricing on their site
  • Tank type float pods, float cabins, 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 app.squareup.com — see live availability and current rates
  • Phone (603) 418-6518

Hours

Monday 9 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–8 PM
Thursday 9 AM–8 PM
Friday 9 AM–8 PM
Saturday 9 AM–8 PM
Sunday 9 AM–6 PM

Float sessions are by appointment — book your slot ahead rather than dropping in, especially evenings and weekends.

The tanks & rooms here

The vessel type is the single biggest thing to get right — especially if enclosed spaces make you uneasy. Here's what Flōte runs, drawn from their own site and reviews.

🥚Float Pods

The classic enclosed capsule with a hinged lid. Deepest sensory deprivation; you lie down and pull the lid to.

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🚪Float Cabins

A walk-in enclosure with full standing height — for taller floaters and anyone who wants privacy without a low lid.

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🛁Float Rooms

The room itself is the vessel: no hatch, walk straight in. Great for claustrophobia and easier access.

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Water & cleaning at Flōte

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 Flōte's own information: down to a 10-micron filter, UV sterilization, hydrogen peroxide.

The float-industry standard is turning the entire volume of water over at least three times between sessions through a 1–10 micron filter, paired with UV and/or hydrogen peroxide or ozone. If a center doesn't publish its process, it's fair to ask.

What's provided

The little things that make a first float smooth — mentioned on Flōte's site or by reviewers.

🎧 Earplugs provided
🧴 Shampoo & toiletries

Also under this roof

Many floaters stack their session with contrast therapy the same day. Beyond the float tank, Flōte also offers:

What floaters say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 29 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧼 clean, well-maintained tanks 7 mentions

“The facilities are exceptionally clean which sets the stage for an effortless sense of ease.”

🌱 first-timer friendly walkthrough 5 mentions

“From the moment I walked in, they made sure I felt comfortable and explained everything I needed to know.”

☁️ deeply relaxing / stress relief 16 mentions

“Always leave feeling fully relaxed and given plenty of time to get ready and afterward- never feel rushed.”

💪 helped my pain & recovery 11 mentions

“Flote has been a total game changer for me as it has proven to be a perfect way to recover and recharge both physically and mentally .”

🚪 quiet, private rooms 6 mentions

“From the moment I walked in, they made sure I felt comfortable and explained everything I needed to know.”

🤝 knowledgeable, welcoming staff 5 mentions

“Had a scheduling conflict twice due to family issues and the woman at the front desk Maddie I believe her name was?”

From the reviews

Flote has been a total game changer for me as it has proven to be a perfect way to recover and recharge both physically and mentally .I walk out of there feeling like they helped me achieve a complete reset for the mind and body. The floating experience was unlike anything I’ve tried before.

★★★★★ — Bradley, Jan 2025

I went into Flote on my birthday to try floating for the first time. The staff were extremely friendly, attentive, and helpful getting me set up and explaining everything I needed to know. The facility is well maintained and spotless with a calming atmosphere.

★★★★★ — Avery, Dec 2022

I received a Float certificate from a family member. The experience was very relaxing, calming, and unique! I felt like I was in space, lost in time! Maya greeted us, explained the pods, procedure, and facility. Flote was super clean, relaxing environment! I'm looking forward to a massage with my next float!!

★★★★★ — Tim, Oct 2023

My work got me a gift certificate for Flote and it was an amazing experience. I went online and easily scheduled a couples float. Jillian took us and showed us all the options and gave us a lovely tour. They have everything you need!

★★★★★ — Kyla, Jan 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews about the float experience. Read all 29 reviews →

Your first float at Flōte

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.

Floating isn't for everyone: skip it with epilepsy, kidney disease, uncontrolled heart conditions, open wounds, a contagious condition, or in the first trimester of pregnancy without your doctor's OK. If in doubt, ask the center and check with a physician — this is general information, not medical advice.

Where to find Flōte

800 Islington St, Portsmouth, NH03801

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