Portree Sauna
Wood-fired sauna on the Isle of Skye
BookSame-day bookings available. Check the calendar for live dates.
Heat.
Dip.
Breathe.
Warm up in the wood-fired sauna while the panorama window frames Portree Harbour and the Cuillin. Step outside to cool down by the water; a sea dip is always optional.
Join a shared session or book the sauna for your own group. If you would rather stay dry, cool down outdoors or use the shower instead.
Choose your session
Join a shared session, hire the sauna for your group or explore the latest special experiences. The live calendar shows current dates, tickets and spaces.
Shared Social
Book an individual seat for wood-fired heat by the harbour. Share the sauna with other guests; sea dipping is optional.
Private Hire
Book the sauna for your own group beside Portree Harbour. Choose an available private hire slot in the live calendar.
Special sessions
The programme includes Friday Ambient Sessions, private Reset Ritual by arrangement and occasional sauna whisking. Check current dates and details before booking.
Events
See the current programme of special sessions and private experiences beside the sea. Dates and availability change, so check the details before making plans.
See all events and special sessions
Ambient Sessions
Fridays · 5:50pmA Friday evening wood-fired sauna session with ambient and neo-classical music selected by host Ash. Check live availability before booking.
Explore Ambient Sessions→
Sauna Whisking
Limited dates · check event detailsA guided sauna experience with Jen, using birch and oak whisks, steam and natural scents. Check confirmed dates before booking.
View whisking details→
Reset Ritual
Private experience · by arrangementA guided private session with mindful movement, breathwork, sauna and optional cold water. Ask about current dates and availability.
Full event details→What guests say
A few words from guests who shared their experience on Google Maps.
“We absolutely loved our time at the sauna! It’s in the perfect location and such a relaxed setting and vibe. Ash was absolutely lovely and made us feel so welcome. We will definitely be going again!”
“Amazing view, very nice staff, immaculately clean sauna, couldn't recommend a better way to relax (also tried a sauna hat for the first time, to which I also recommend trying)”
“Gorgeous sauna in a perfect spot with views of the Cuillins and just a few steps to the sea for a cold dip. Highly recommend!”
“This was wonderful! I want to go every week. So well looked after and felt amazing…thanks so much 🫶”
Plan your visit
A little planning leaves more time to enjoy the heat and harbour views. For arrival advice and the full checklist, read our visitor info and FAQs.
Find us
Skye Sailing ClubScorrybreac Slip
Portree IV51 9QU
Parking by the sauna is limited. Allow time to walk from Portree if needed.
Get directions to the saunaBook & bring
Book ahead for your preferred time. Same-day spaces may appear in the live booking schedule.
Bring swimwear, two towels, a water bottle, warm layers and suitable outdoor footwear. Check your ticket if it includes towels.
Change & cool down
There is a small changing area in the sauna, a toilet and warm shower in the boathouse, and a cold outdoor shower behind the sauna.
A sea dip is optional, unsupervised and at your own risk. Read the sea safety guidance first.
The waterfront ground and slipway can be wet and uneven. The current site is not wheelchair accessible; see full access and arrival details before travelling.
Whatever the weather
Warm & dry for every Skye day
A useful guide to weather-flexible stops, same-day sauna warmth and a Portree pause around the Skye Trail.
Or read why Skye is made for sauna, our story about heat, sea air and the changing island weather.