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Float On

4.8 ★★★★★ 146 Google reviews · Float tank center in Portland, Oregon

Float center Open / no lid First-timer friendly Pregnancy floats

Claustrophobia-friendly — this center offers an open (no-lid) float: an open pool, an open room, or a vessel whose door stays open. If being closed in worries you, that's the setup to ask for.

Plan your float

  • Single float a single session runs around $99 — always confirm current pricing on their site
  • 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 floaton.floathelm.com — see live availability and current rates
  • Phone +1 503-384-2620

Hours

Monday 5–10:30 pm
Tuesday 8 am–10:30 pm
Wednesday 8 am–3 am
Thursday 8 am–3 am
Friday 8 am–3 am
Saturday 8 am–3 am
Sunday 8 am–12 am

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 Float On runs, drawn from their own site and reviews.

🌊Open float (no lid)

No lid to close over you — the answer for anyone who feels boxed in. Open pools, open rooms, or pods whose door stays open.

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What's provided

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

🎧 Earplugs provided
🧴 Shampoo & toiletries
🩹 Barrier ointment for cuts

Also under this roof

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

What floaters say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 146 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧼 clean, well-maintained tanks 6 mentions

“Very friendly staff make me feel welcome and the rooms are always very clean and well stocked.”

🌱 first-timer friendly walkthrough 7 mentions

“Booking is super easy and the staff are incredibly patient, kind, and informative — whether you're a first-timer or a regular, they make you feel completely at ease.”

☁️ deeply relaxing / stress relief 12 mentions

“It was so relaxing, easy to change the time of my reservation, when my original time no longer worked, and all the staff were so awesome to interact with!”

💪 helped my pain & recovery 7 mentions

“I bought a local CBD chocolate to help ease the neck pain that brought me in here today.”

🚪 quiet, private rooms 4 mentions

“The way I feel for the rest of the day after my float is almost indescribable, relaxed and peaceful are the closest I can come.”

🧠 great for anxiety & mental reset 4 mentions

“I love doing these as it’s a great reset, pause, etc.”

From the reviews

Time flies when you’re floating. I was able to play my music and was grateful they could accommodate me being a little late. I’m pregnant and can say this was my most favorite float yet. I as truly feeling connected and relaxed. The tea in the lounge is also very tasty. Highly recommend a visit for thorough relaxation.

★★★★★ — Kara, Aug 2025

This place is a quiet restorative haven in a noisy overwhelming world. I drive an hour in and back from my rural abode to enjoy the magical mineral waters and sensory deprivation. They truly are masters of their craft. Darkness, quiet, weightlessness. Yum. Try it. I find that the sessions build on themselves.

★★★★★ — Janette, Nov 2024

I highly suggest the 3 intro level pack if you are trying floating for the first time! My very first float was a struggle and I kept thinking : how do people enjoy this?? Then by the 2nd float I started to feel the calmness and was able to relax in the water more. I noticed my mood improved afterwards.

★★★★★ — Kristina, May 2026

This place is amazing!!! The staff are some of the nicest and friendly people. I don't do a lot of things for myself but after my first float I bought a membership. The way I feel for the rest of the day after my float is almost indescribable, relaxed and peaceful are the closest I can come.

★★★★★ — Kog, Apr 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews about the float experience. Read all 146 reviews →

Your first float at Float On

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 Float On

4530 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR97215

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