Oceania Freestanding Tubs: Banook vs Mystic and How to Choose

Oceania is a Quebec bathtub maker known for acrylic tubs and air baths. Two models people ask about are the Banook and the Mystic. They solve different problems: the Banook is a compact tub that sits against the wall or in a corner, while the Mystic is a full freestanding tub sized for two. Here's how they compare, using Oceania's published specifications.

Note: the Banook and Mystic are not listed on our site at the moment. The Oceania products we list are on our Oceania brand page, and you can compare other freestanding bathtubs we sell.

Banook vs Mystic at a glance

Sources: Banook, Banook 2 Sides and Mystic on oceania-attitude.com.

Oceania Banook: freestanding look for a smaller room

The Banook is 58 in. long, shorter than a standard 60 in. alcove tub, with soft, rounded lines. It's designed to sit fully against a wall (the standard Banook) or tucked into a corner (Banook 2 Sides, made for right- or left-corner installs). A generous rear deck holds a deck-mount faucet or gives you a shelf for bath products. That deck is the practical win: you don't need a floor-mount tub filler, which saves running supply lines up through the floor.

Choose the Banook if your bathroom is too small for a tub floating in the middle of the room, or you want the freestanding look with a deck-mount faucet.

Oceania Mystic: a two-person freestanding tub

The Mystic is part of Oceania's Authentik Signature Series. At 63.5 in. x 32.5 in. and 22 in. deep, it's longer than the Banook and is listed as a two-person tub with lumbar support. Its lines are sleek and contemporary, so it suits a modern bathroom where the tub is the focal point.

Choose the Mystic if you have the floor space for a true freestanding tub with room to walk around it, and you want space to stretch out or share.

How to choose

1. Measure the room. Allow the tub footprint plus room for cleaning and getting in and out. A tub in the centre of the room needs space on every side; the Banook only needs it at the front and one end.
2. Decide on the faucet first. A deck-mount faucet on the Banook's rear deck is simpler than a floor-mount filler. For the Mystic, plan a floor-mount or wall-mount filler and its rough-in before the floor is finished.
3. Check floor support. A 22 in. deep tub holds a lot of water. Confirm your floor can carry the filled tub, especially on an upper floor.
4. Think about air jets. Oceania says every one of its tubs can be equipped with its AeroMassage air jet system (30 to 60 jets depending on the model). See AeroMassage vs soaker for what that involves.

More freestanding tub reading

Our freestanding bathtub buying guide covers drains, fillers and sizing in depth, and best freestanding bathtubs in Canada compares options by budget and brand. For another Canadian maker, see the Maax freestanding tubs guide. If you're staying with an alcove, our Oceania Pure alcove bathtub guide covers sizes and drains.

FAQ

Is the Oceania Banook a true freestanding tub?

Oceania describes it as a back-to-wall freestanding bath: it is designed to sit fully against a wall. The Banook 2 Sides version is made for a left or right corner.

What size is the Oceania Mystic?

Oceania lists the Mystic at 63.5 x 32.5 inches and 22 inches deep. It is listed as a two-person tub with lumbar support.

Which is better for a small bathroom, Banook or Mystic?

The Banook. It is 58 inches long, sits against the wall or in a corner, and has a rear deck for the faucet, so it needs less floor space than a centre-of-room tub like the Mystic.

Can Oceania freestanding tubs have air jets?

Yes. Oceania says all of its bathtub models can be equipped with therapeutic air jet systems, such as AeroMassage, with or without chromatherapy.

Where do I mount the faucet on an Oceania Banook?

The Banook has a wide rear deck that Oceania says can take a faucet, so you can use a deck-mount filler instead of a floor-mount one.