Departure Bay Vacations
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Your Departure Bay Vacation
A favorite waterfront neighborhood, Departure Bay tempts travelers with its walking, watersports and coastal beaches. Book a vacation package to Departure Bay and get set to experience those highlights and more. Hoping to see the sights during your trip to Departure Bay? Pencil in a visit to nearby attractions such as Vancouver Island University, Departure Bay Beach and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre. Don't just dream it — do it! Lock in your ultimate Departure Bay vacation with Expedia and experience travel your way.
Where to stay in Departure Bay
Downtown Nanaimo
If you're spending some time in Downtown Nanaimo, Bastion and Nanaimo Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Central Nanaimo
If you're spending some time in Central Nanaimo, Maffeo Sutton Park and Stones Marina are top sights worth seeing.
Stephenson Point
Though Stephenson Point might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.
Departure Bay Hotel Deals
Coast Bastion Hotel
THE Beach Club Resort
"We love it so much, we stayed one more night"
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Stay near popular Departure Bay attractions
Departure Bay Beach
Beach Estates Park
Sugarloaf Mountain Park
Things to do
