Blue Plunge
- Designed to be a pool, not a converted container
- Fiberglass and acrylic interior that will not rust
- Smooth surfaces and a modern finish
- Built for long-term durability and low maintenance
How we compare
Not all small pools are the same.
Many options on the market are repurposed shipping containers or basic metal tanks. Blue Plunge pools are purpose-built for durability, comfort, and a modern yard.
Against a container
Container pools
- Made from shipping containers designed for cargo, not water
- Metal walls that can rust and deteriorate
- An industrial look that often sits oddly in a yard
- Can feel deep, cramped, and less comfortable
- More potential for maintenance and structural issues
A container pool is a modified shipping box. A Blue Plunge pool is a purpose-built plunge pool.
Against a traditional pool
Blue Plunge
- Installed in days, not months
- A much lower cost
- Fits smaller yards
- Lower maintenance
- Lower water and chemical use
Traditional pools
- 3–6 month construction
- Often $80,000–$150,000
- Large excavation
- Higher maintenance and energy use
Against a swim spa
Blue Plunge
- A real pool swim
- More natural swimming space
- Acrylic window, if you add it
- Lower noise than swim-spa jets
Swim spas
- Loud jet propulsion
- Limited swim space
- Higher electricity use
- Often a similar price