Christmas Island Lodge
Christmas Island Lodge - A Saltwater Angler's Dream Come True!
Christmas (Kiritimati) Island has long been regarded as one of the premier flats fishing destinations in the world. Located 1344 miles south of Honolulu and 120 miles north of the equator, Christmas Island has an incredible year-round fishery unaffected by weather and seasons.The diversity of fish species you can target include boneifsh, giant trevally, bluefin trevally, golden trevally, striped trevally, spotted trevally, dusky trevally, Titan and Yellow Margin triggerfish, milkfish and countless species of reef fish. Coupled with 150 square miles of easily wadable hard white sand coral flats in the Inner Lagoon, endless ocean side coral reefs teaming with fish and incredible blue water opportunities, Christmas Island's diverse fishery ensures that each day will bring an exciting new angling experience.
Kiribati
Christmas Island Lodge
Species
Boneifsh, Giant Trevally, Titan and much more
Accommodations
Oceanside Property with Private Accommodations
Prime Season
Year-round
Length of Stay
7-night/6-day
Rates
$$$
Capacity
12 Anglers
Accommodations
Christmas Island Lodge offers 6 bungalows constructed of coral stone and traditional thatch roofs. Each bungalow provides two private suites with a fully stocked refrigerator, air conditioning, fan and an en suite bathroom with shower among many other amenities. Hosting a maximum of 12 anglers ensures private accommodations and a relaxed small group atmosphere. The expansive, well-maintained oceanside property provides the opportunity to indulge in evening cocktails and appetizers while recounting fishing stories in our open air lounge while waves crash on the beach only steps away. The choice is yours but the solitude you will experience at Christmas Island Lodge is like none other found on the Island.
Travel Details
Christmas Island is serviced by Fiji Airways once weekly from Honolulu, Hawaii (HNL) and Nadi, Fiji (NAN). The airport on Christmas Island is very small and easy to navigate. The airport code is CXI. Flights from Honolulu arrive at 3:20pm after a noon departure from Honolulu. These flights depart on Tuesdays, arriving on Wednesdays, one day later due to crossing the international date line. All Fiji Airways flights from Nadi leave every Tuesday at 11:50pm, arriving on Christmas Island (CXI) at 6:45am on Wednesday. When making your flight reservations with Fiji Airways, search for the departing flight on Tuesdays and the returning flight on Wednesdays to/from CXI/HNL. After clearing immigration/customs, you'll be met by members of the Christmas Island Lodge staff and immediately transferred to the lodge. It’s approximately a ten-minute drive from the airport to our bungalows. You will then be dropped off at your private bungalow where you can settle in, relax and prepare for an exceptional week of angling adventure!
Dates & Rates
Christmas Island Lodge Package Options: 2026/2027
All 7-night/6-day angling packages include: six days of guided fishing, individual or shared lodgings, three daily meals plus appetizers, bottled water, sodas, beer and wine, fishing license, Starlink internet, departure tax, daily laundry service, pick up/drop off from/to CXI airport, transportation while on Kiritimati, and 12.5% VAT on your lodge stay.
Private Room / Private Guide Package
For anglers who prefer a true one-on-one angling adventure.
US$6,150 per guest
Private Room / Shared Guide Package
For anglers who prefer to fish with a partner but enjoy the privacy of an individual en-suite experience.
US$5,150 per guest
Shared Room / Private Guide Package
Offered for those who wish to share lodgings but have private guiding on the flats.
US$5,150 per guest
Shared Room / Shared Guide Package
Designed for anglers who wish to share a guide and lodgings for their angling adventure of a lifetime.
US$4,650 per guest
Non-Angling Guest Shared Room Package
US$3,500 per guest
Packages Do Not Include
- Recommended 15–20% guide/staff gratuities
- Hard alcohol (liquor available in HNL and NAN duty-free stores)
- Airline flights to/from Christmas Island airport
- Fishing equipment, terminal tackle, flies, or lures (not provided)
FAQ
- Where is Christmas Island?
- Kiritimati, as it is known in the local Gilbertese language, is the largest coral atoll found anywhere in the world. “Christmas Island” as it is more commonly referred to by the intrepid anglers that travel to this remote and isolated island, is located equidistantly between Hawaii and New Zealand. Located roughly 1300 miles south of Honolulu, Kiritimati is one of the 33 islands that make up the tiny island republic of Kiribati. Christmas Island has long been a destination for anglers who seek out the island’s incredible bonefishing as well as the solid numbers of giant trevally, blue trevally, golden trevally, triggerfish, milkfish and many other species. The flats on Christmas Island are a wade fisherman’s dream. Seemingly endless hard white sand flats stretch for miles across the inner lagoon while coral flats line the outer island. Kiritimati is largely undeveloped and local culture and life remain vibrant across the landscape. The main export from Kiritimati is copra (dried coconut pulp) which is used to create coconut oil. Due to its extremely remote nature, Kiritimati has a fascinating history as the base of operations for British and American military testing during the Cold War. Evidence of this history can be found across the island but the island underwent a dramatic rehabilitation by the British Government in the 1990s.
- Why Christmas Island Lodge?
- Christmas Island Lodge's private oceanside bungalows have been renovated and remodeled to provide our guests with the most comfortable lodgings on the island. Additionally, the lodge is strategically located on a 20-acre beachside location that offers immediate access to the surf and its angling opportunities as well as a short drive to the private back-of-the-lagoon access which only Christmas Island Lodge guests may enjoy. This results in our guests arriving first each morning to the most remote corners of the inner lagoon and also allows us to be the last anglers fishing at the end of the day. Due to the lodge's location far from the hubbub of London or Paris on the western end of the island, Christmas Island Lodge guests spend less time en route to the most desirable angling destinations on the island including the famed Korean Wreck and the Huff Dam. With these advantages, the finest guide and lodge staff, excellent Starlink wifi connectivity and the small group atmosphere which is derived from a maximum of 10 hosted anglers each week, there is no better option on Kiritimati!
- When is the best time to fish Christmas Island?
- The answer to this questions is simple... Any time of the year that fits your schedule! Since Christmas Island is located near the equator, variations in weather and temperature patterns are essentially non-existent. Daytime temps regularly hover around 85 degrees Fahrenheit/30 degrees Celsius and nighttime lows rest at a comfortable 75 degrees Fahrenheit/24 degrees Celsius. The variation in average daily temperatures varies approximately 1 degree throughout the calendar year.
- How do tides affect the fishing?
- Tides have a significant impact on flats fishing. Spring tides occur during full and new moon phases which result in the most dramatic fluctuations in tidal swings. These are excellent times to consider booking if Giant Trevally is your primary target species. Neap tides occur during quarter moon phases of the lunar month and result in less rise and fall of the water depth which creates longer lasting conditions ideal for bonefishing and roaming the inner lagoon flats. Booking a transition week at the lodge will provide a combination of both scenarios.
- What is the fishing experience like on Christmas Island?
- The fishing on Christmas Island is incredibly diverse and has something that appeals to everyone. Fortunately, Christmas Island Lodge is uniquely situated on the Island; we are able to access the inner lagoon in less than 10 minutes, we can be fishing at the famous Korean Wreck, Huff Dam and other backcountry lagoons within 75 to 90 minutes. Thanks to our private back-of-the-lagoon boat launch, guests of Christmas Island Lodge will be the first anglers on the island to access the inner lagoon every morning and the last to leave each afternoon.
Terms
Terms and Conditions
Bookings for Christmas Island Lodge are confirmed with a 50% non-refundable deposit and completion/submission of all booking contracts and required paperwork. Reserved bookings that are not confirmed by the receipt of a 50% non-refundable deposit and completed paperwork within 14 days of reservation may be cancelled. Full and final payment is due 90 days in advance of all booked excursions.Upon cancellation by guests, Christmas Island Lodge will work to rebook the angler within the next 12 months. Christmas Island Lodge will hold the angler's deposit until rebooking is completed. If anglers do not rebook an excursion within 12 months, payment will be retained by Christmas Island Lodge.
Christmas Island Lodge will not be held responsible for loss of fishing days due to missed or canceled flights, weather delays, sickness, injury, or any other extenuating circumstances. Additionally, any costs incurred by delays, or occurrences beyond the control of Christmas Island Lodge are the responsibility of the guest. Lost baggage, equipment or personal items are also not the responsibility of Christmas Island Lodge.
Prices may be adjusted if conditions out of the control of Christmas Island Lodge occur such as alterations of Kiribati government policies, fees, practices or other unpredictable factors. Prices quoted at the time of booking confirmation will be honored in all cases.
Cancellation Policy
Kiritimati is serviced by one flight each week that flies between Honolulu, Hawaii and Nadi, Fiji. In the event of an interruption in flight service by Fiji Airways for any reason, Christmas Island Lodge will not be held accountable for delays or cancellations of your flights. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance and medical evacuation insurance. If your flight is cancelled, your trip will not be rebooked or refunded.In the case that you are on Kiritimati and completing your scheduled stay at Christmas Island Lodge and your outbound flight is cancelled, your lodgings will remain available to you for no additional cost however if you wish to employ CIL fishing guides, the daily guide fee of US$250 will apply to any and all days or portions of days that guides are requested. Payment will be due in advance of departure on the next available flight by credit card or ACH transfer and completed through Square or PayPal online invoicing services.
Please consider the possibility of flight cancelation seriously when making a reservation at Christmas Island Lodge or any lodging on Kiritimati. With this in mind, the best way to protect your investment and well-being is to purchase travel insurance and medical evacuation insurance.
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Why We Go Here
Kiritimati (Christmas Island) is the world's largest coral atoll and contains more than 150 square miles of wadable flats, lagoon systems, coral reefs, and bluewater environments. The fishery is known for bonefish, giant trevally, triggerfish, milkfish, and several other saltwater species. According to the lodge, fishing is available year-round.Christmas Island Lodge is located on a private oceanside property with access to both the inner lagoon and a private back-of-the-lagoon launch available exclusively to lodge guests. The lodge offers guided fishing programs and accommodations for anglers visiting Kiritimati. Its location provides access to a variety of fishing environments throughout the atoll.
Located in the Central Pacific, Kiritimati is part of the Republic of Kiribati and lies roughly midway between Hawaii and New Zealand. Guests stay in oceanside bungalows and have access to dining, beverages, laundry service, internet access, and airport transfers as part of their lodge package. The destination combines remote island accommodations with access to one of the largest saltwater flats fisheries in the world.