Group of women balancing on Aqua Sculpt floating boards during a Pilates class at JW Marriott Gold Coast lagoon pool.

Aqua Sculpt Floating Pilates – Sydney & Gold Coast

Forget reformers, resistance bands, and sweaty studios. Aqua Sculpt takes Pilates, strips it back, and drops it straight onto water. Think beaches, pools, and rooftop oases turned into balance bootcamps where your core is the anchor and every wobble is a dare. Sydney locals get the choice between salty open-air sessions at Rose Bay or the sleek calm of Cranbrook Aquatic Centre. The Gold Coast gets its own flavour of lagoon-side luxury at JW Marriott, where palm trees frame your planks and Sound Baths roll you into reset mode. And just when you thought it couldn’t travel further — Jakarta rooftops and Bali sunsets are next in line. This is Pilates with a passport.

Location

Sydney

Outdoors: Bellamy Beach, Rose Bay NSW
Indoors: Cranbrook Aquatic Centre, Bellevue Hill NSW

Gold Coast

JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
158 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

Jakarta, Indonesia

Soulace Rooftop Pool, Jakarta
Elevated urban oasis with sweeping skyline views

Seminyak, Bali

Location details coming soon

Photo credit: Aqua Sculpt — Floating Pilates at Cranbrook Aquatic Centre Sydney, lagoon sessions at JW Marriott Gold Coast, rooftop pool views in Jakarta, and a Seminyak resort pool in Bali.

Sydney Dates

Sydney: Multiple weekly sessions (primarily Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays; times vary - check the official website)
Duration: 45 minutes
Price: $45 – $60
(Earlybird $45 applies if booked 30+ days ahead for public sessions. Private classes incur a $650 surcharge. Afterpay available.)
Booking: Essential — must book at least 3 hrs prior
Click here for Sydney Bookings

Gold Coast Dates

Gold Coast: Select seasonal sessions at JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa - weekend sessions only.
Duration: 45 minutes (Floating Pilates) or 60 minutes (Sound Bath)
Price: From $60
(Private bookings and resort guest packages available. Afterpay available where supported.)
Booking: Essential — pre-book at least 3 hrs prior (limited availability)
Click here for Gold Coast Bookings

The BioHax Take

Mat Pilates is cute. But Aqua Sculpt is Pilates that’s been kicked off land and told to swim. Every wobble is a flex, every fall is a free cold plunge, and the water doesn’t care how clean your form is. In Sydney you’re either sun-kissed at Rose Bay or playing it safe indoors at Cranbrook. On the Gold Coast you’re basically starring in your own wellness resort ad — lagoon, palms, crystal bowls, the works. And Jakarta? Think infinity pool serenity with mountain and lake views while you fight to stay upright. Bali? Coming soon with more sunset smugness than your Instagram can handle. Call it fitness, call it balance training, call it organised chaos — whatever. Just know this: once you’ve floated, the mat feels like dial-up internet.

Who It’s For

Fitness diehards who need a new playground
Beginners who prefer fun over formality
Social types who exercise for the stories as much as the sweat
Travellers chasing “resort reset” vibes in exotic settings

What’s On Offer

Floating Pilates (Sydney, Gold Coast, Jakarta, Bali): 45-minute core-shredding classes on custom Aqua Sculpt boards that demand balance, strength, and humour
Restorative Sound Bath (Gold Coast & Jakarta): 60-minute float session set to crystal bowls and chimes, designed to switch your body into repair mode
Scenic settings: from Rose Bay surf to indoor pools, luxury lagoon resorts, and rooftop skylines
Zero gear stress: boards, setup, and instruction included — just BYO towel, water, and dry clothes

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need Pilates experience? → Nope, they’ll teach you.
What should I bring? → Towel, water, change of clothes.
Can I fall in? → Yes, and you will. Laugh it off.
Do I need to swim? → No, shallow water and stable boards.
What’s included? → Aqua Sculpt board + expert instructors.
Who can attend? → Adults; Gold Coast is 18+ only.
Can I book last minute? → No, bookings must be locked 3 hrs prior.