Nordic Wave Viking Hybrid Low-Profile Cold Plunge with Chiller
- 33-37°F minimum
- 81-100 gal
- 0.8-1 HP chiller
- Heats to 100°F or more
SVT Score
A low-profile step-in HDPE plunge with a reclined back, sold with a 0.8 HP chiller that cools to 35°F and heats to 104°F.
$5,990
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Usability
5.3 out of 10- Note: the safety page warns water should never be below 37°F
- Option: ELITE is 1.0 HP with 3,100 W cooling and 3,600 W heating at 5.8 A
- Label: the store's 0.8 HP is listed as pump power on its spec table
- Note: the spec line names built-in UV filtration; the chiller spec table lists no UV stage
- Searched: Intertek UL CSA CPSC Health Canada
Better on verificationDesert Plunge Wide 450 Cold PlungeDesert Plunge claims no ETL. $3,048Scores 4.0- Note: tub 5 years; the owner pays a $250 flat fee to ship a chiller for warranty repair
Better on warranty & supportBlueCube Drop cold plungeThe whole system. $11,750Scores 7.0- Option: ELITE chiller $6,990.00 at thenordicwave.com
- Replacement: Gen 2 Pro chiller $2,999.00, Gen 2 Elite chiller $3,999.00
Strengths
- Easy to use step-in design with no stairs
- Cold plunge that also heats for warm soaks
- Plugs into a standard household outlet
- App control with scheduling from your phone
- Ozone and a fine filter built into the chiller
Drawbacks
- Short warranty on the cooling unit
- Warranty repairs carry a flat shipping fee
- Recommended fill sits well below the headline gallons
- Heating is meant for outdoor use only
An easy step-in plunge for most people, though taller users sit lower
Specs
- TypeRigid
- HeaterNot applicable
- FormTub
- PlacementIndoor or outdoor
- SeatsNot applicable
- Max TemperatureNot applicable
- Min Temperature33-37°F
- Capacity (Gallons)81-100 gal
- Chiller0.8-1 HP
- HeatsHeats to 100°F or more
- Water CareFilter, Ozone
- Power Supply120V plug-in (15A)
- EMF ClaimedNot applicable
- EMF MeasuredNot applicable
- CertificationsNone verifiable
- Warranty1 Year
At a glance
- Fits users up to 6'6"
- Reclined back for sitting
- Split-top lid
Nordic Wave, Inc., of Charleston, South Carolina, owns the Nordic Wave brand and sells its cold plunges in the US, from a 95-gallon inflatable tub to a 160-gallon two-person vertical tub.
- The plunges are sold on the brand's own store, thenordicwave.com, and an authorized online dealer also lists two Viking models.
- No Nordic Wave store or listing was found on Amazon US in November 2026.
The Nordic Wave Viking Hybrid is a low-profile, step-in cold plunge with a reclined back, sold as one listing with the Gen 2 Pro chiller. The maker gives 101 gallons at maximum fill and about 81 gallons as the recommended fill, and fits users up to 6 ft 6 in.
It rates the tub from 35°F to 104°F, and lists the Pro chiller at 0.8 HP with 2,000 W of cooling, 2,300 W of heating and 5.4 GPM of flow. The chiller draws 3.9 A from a standard 120 V outlet, and its 10-foot cord carries a GFCI switch.
The rotomolded HDPE walls hold 2 inches of foam insulation, and the tub is rated for outdoor use down to 14°F ambient. Outside it measures 50 by 31 by 34 inches, and it weighs 62 lb empty and about 910 lb filled. The chiller filters to 20 micron, adds ozone and connects to the Nordic Flow app over Wi-Fi.
In the box are the tub, the chiller, a Stay-Cold lid and two months of filters; no steps are needed. The ELITE chiller (1.0 HP, 3,100 W cooling, 3,600 W heating, 5.8 A) is a $6,990.00 option on the same listing. The Gen 2 chillers are also sold alone as replacements, the Pro at $2,999.00 and the Elite at $3,999.00.
The store says the heating is designed exclusively for outdoor use, and its safety page warns that water should never be below 37°F.
Questions answered from our data
How much does a cold plunge cost?The 62 cold plunges we list run from $549 to $28,880, with a median of $7,495.
How cold does a cold plunge get?32 of the 62 cold plunges we list are rated to hold water at 37°F or colder, as their makers rate them.
How many gallons is a cold plunge?30 of the 62 cold plunges we list hold more than 100 gallons, as their makers rate them.
Does a cold plunge need a dedicated circuit?Seven of the 62 cold plunges we list ask for a dedicated circuit of 20 A or more, or a 240 V supply, as their makers state it.
