12 Best Cold Plunge Tubs, Tested by Experts (2024): Which Brand Provides The Ultimate Chill?

The Nordic Wave Viking ice bath tub features a vertical design, which is different from the many bathtub-like plunges we’ve tested and researched. The vertical design allows you to sit in an upright position versus reclining or lying down. Some folks prefer the sitting position during a cold plunge because you’re not exactly relaxing in chilling waters. Ultimately, it’s a personal preference.  

It comes standard with the tub, lid, chiller, and a step stool for dropping into the vertical tub. 

But, certified personal trainer Lindsay Scheele says you’re more upright in this tub than in other vertical cold plunges. She gave it a 4.5 out of 5 for durability, saying in our Nordic Wave Cold Plunge review, “It feels very high-end.”

Warner Jenkins

About the author

Warner Jenkins

Founder & CEO, Nordic Wave

Warner is a health experimenter, entrepreneur, and advocate for preventative wellness. After years of navigating complex health challenges, he began testing and researching a wide range of therapies, treatments, and lifestyle protocols in pursuit of real answers — a personal mission that evolved into a deep exploration of functional medicine, recovery science, and modern biohacking.

Today, Warner shares what he’s learned through firsthand experimentation, from foundational health habits to advanced therapies, to help others think differently about their health and take ownership of their wellbeing.