Hot-and-cold tubs promise two experiences in one footprint. The Nordic Wave Viking Premier is one of the lower-priced ways to get that, and our Best Value pick in the cold plunge comparison.
This article goes deep on that one model. For the general cold plunge decisions, start with the cold plunge buying guide.
Short answer: the Viking Premier is a 95-gallon vertical tub that runs from 35°F to 104°F, sets up in about 15 minutes, and lists at $6,990. Its chiller warranty is 1 year, and Nordic Wave doesn’t publish the electrical specs, so confirm those before buying.
The specs that matter
| Nordic Wave Viking Premier | |
|---|---|
| Price (Nordic Wave listing, Oct. 2026) | $6,990 |
| Temperature range | 35–104°F |
| Capacity | 95 gallons; fits users up to 6 ft 4 in. |
| Design | Modular, vertical |
| Sanitation | UV plus multi-stage filtration |
| Setup | About 15 minutes, per Nordic Wave |
| Power | Standard household outlet; amperage not published |
| Warranty | 5 years on the tub; 1 year on the chiller (residential) |
| Rating | 4.9/5 from 492 reviews, a figure Nordic Wave shows across its Viking line |
Hot and cold in one tub
You get a cold plunge and a warm soak from one unit. You give up switching between them quickly: changing from 104°F to cold takes hours, so plan sessions by the day, not the hour.
What isn’t published
Here’s what the spec sheet won’t tell you: Nordic Wave’s page skips chiller horsepower, exact amperage, and full exterior dimensions. Most other cold plunges we’ve researched state at least the circuit. Get all three in writing before you plan the install.
Warranty
The 5-year tub warranty is solid; the 1-year chiller warranty is the one to plan around, since the chiller is the part with moving parts.
Run the numbers against the alternatives
| Viking Premier | Plunge Original | Renu Vero | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $6,990 | $8,490 | $7,200 |
| Range | 35–104°F | Cools to 37°F | 37–100°F |
| Water | 95 gal | 105 gal | 95 gal |
| Posture | Upright | Lying back | Upright |
| Warranty | 5 years tub, 1 year chiller | 1 year | 5 years |
| Power | Outlet; amps not published | Dedicated 120V/15A | Dedicated 120V/15A |
| Noise | Not published | Not published | 58 dB at 3 ft |
From manufacturer listings; prices checked October 11, 2026. The Vero’s hot and cold configuration costs more than the base price shown.
The Viking Premier is $1,500 less than the Plunge Original and $210 less than the Vero. Against the Plunge it adds heating and a longer tub warranty. Against the Vero it gives up a published noise figure and a 5-year term that isn’t split between tub and chiller.
What 95 gallons weighs
The water alone is about 792 lbs. Nordic Wave doesn’t publish the unit’s empty weight or its footprint, so the load per square foot can’t be worked out from the listing. Because the tank is vertical, that weight sits on a small base. Ask for both numbers before you put it on an upper floor or a deck.
What the hot mode costs to reach
Taking 95 gallons from 50°F up to 104°F is a 54°F rise. That needs about 12.5 kWh, around $2.30 at the 2026 US average of 18.34 cents per kWh. We can’t say how long it takes, because the heater’s wattage isn’t published. Going the other way, from 104°F down to a cold setting, the chiller has the same amount of heat to remove.
Questions to send Nordic Wave
- What are the running amps, and the startup amps, in cooling and in heating?
- Does it need a dedicated circuit?
- What are the exterior width, depth, and height, and the empty weight?
- How long does it take to go from 60°F to 40°F, and from 60°F to 104°F?
- What does a replacement chiller cost after the first year?
- What is the noise level in dB, and at what distance?
A maker that answers all six has given you what the product page leaves out.
Who it suits
You get the lowest price among the chiller tubs in our comparison, both heat modes, and a quick setup. You give up published electrical specs, a longer chiller warranty, and room for anyone over 6 ft 4 in. (the Viking XL is built for taller users).
My rule of thumb: if you’d use both hot and cold every week and you’re under 6 ft 4 in., the Viking Premier is the value pick. Confirm the power specs first.
See it next to The Plunge, Renu, and the Viking XL in our cold plunge comparison.
Bottom line: strong value for a hot-and-cold tub, with two homework items: the electrical specs and the chiller warranty.
Sources
- Nordic Wave, Viking Premier product listing (price, range, capacity, setup, sanitation, warranty, rating), checked September 2026
- Cleveland Clinic, “Are ‘Cold Plunge’ Ice Baths Good for You?” May 8, 2026: health.clevelandclinic.org
- The Plunge and Renu Therapy listings (price, range, capacity, warranty, power, noise), checked September 2026
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, “British thermal units (Btu),” accessed October 5, 2026: eia.gov
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential average 18.34¢/kWh, June 2026 data), accessed October 1, 2026
