Departure Bay Ferry Terminal Tours

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Ferries are a great way of getting from A to B here. Jump on one of the services that departs from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and see this area from the water.

If you like the word "free" as much as most travelers, you'll be pleased to know this ferry passenger terminal is exactly that. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal is located in Departure Bay. If you want to keep your itinerary full while you're in the area, also stop by Duke Point Ferry Terminal, Woodgrove Shopping Centre and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre.

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Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

3.5 out of 5
per person
Jul 6 - Jul 13
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Kansas City (MCI) to Nanaimo (YCD)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
Overall experience was great!

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2024

Black Rock Oceanfront Resort

Black Rock Oceanfront Resort

4 out of 5
per person
Jul 6 - Jul 13
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Kansas City (MCI) to Nanaimo (YCD)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
I’m glad I chose this hotel for my vacation.

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2024

Riverside Resort Motel and Campground

Riverside Resort Motel and Campground

3 out of 5
per person
Jul 6 - Jul 13
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Kansas City (MCI) to Nanaimo (YCD)
7.6/10 Good! (395 reviews)
The pool guy was great!! The place was clean and so lovely for my kids to go to the park, and ride around on their own.

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024

Reviews of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

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4/5 - Good

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Oct 10, 2018

Good to bring your own food and drinks; the plaza is overpriced (though the food is decent) and, in the summer, you could be waiting a long time in the sun for your ferry...

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3.5 out of 5
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2 out of 5
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2.5 out of 5
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2 out of 5
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2 out of 5
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3 out of 5
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2.5 out of 5
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2.5 out of 5
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