Christmas Island
Christmas Island Lodge
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Trip Summary
Christmas Island Lodge is a renovated, small-group fishing lodge located on an expansive oceanside property along the northern shore of Kiritimati Atoll. Six coral-stone bungalows contain 12 air-conditioned guest suites, allowing the lodge to accommodate a maximum of 12 anglers. A private boat launch provides efficient access to the remote back of the lagoon, while vehicles and traditional outrigger skiffs reach interior flats, ocean-side reefs, and distant fishing areas. Bonefish are the most dependable target, with Giant Trevally, Triggerfish, Bluefin Trevally, Golden Trevally, Milkfish, and reef species adding considerable variety. Flexible packages allow guests to select private or shared rooms and guides. Meals, beer, wine, sodas, fishing licenses, airport transfers, taxes, Starlink WiFi, and laundry are included.
Who's It For?
Private Lagoon Access
A dedicated launch near the remote back of the lagoon helps lodge guests reach interior flats efficiently and provides access to sections of Kiritimati that can otherwise require longer overland travel.
Flexible Guide Options
Guests can select private or shared guiding independently from their room choice. Private guiding provides one-to-one attention, while shared guiding pairs two anglers with one walking guide.
Renovated Oceanside Suites
Six coral-stone bungalows contain 12 air-conditioned guest suites with private bathrooms, showers, fans, refrigerators, and views across the lodge’s expansive oceanfront property.
Inclusive Small-Group Comfort
Packages include meals, appetizers, bottled water, sodas, beer, wine, fishing licenses, airport transfers, taxes, Starlink WiFi, and laundry for a maximum of 12 anglers.
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The rates below are the same as you would pay by booking directly with the lodge.
Rates and inclusions are subject to change at any time. Contact us for current pricing and availability.
All packages include seven nights and six guided fishing days. Shared guiding is based on two anglers per walking guide. Private guiding provides one guide per angler. Guide ratios do not necessarily include a private transport skiff.
2026 and 2027
Shared Room / Shared Guide (Per Person)
7 Nights / 6 Fishing Days = $4,650
Shared Room / Private Guide (Per Person)
7 Nights / 6 Fishing Days = $5,150
Private Room / Shared Guide (Per Person)
7 Nights / 6 Fishing Days = $5,150
Private Room / Private Guide (Per Person)
7 Nights / 6 Fishing Days = $6,150
Non-Angler / Shared Room (Per Person)
7 Nights = $3,500
A 20% seasonal discount is currently offered for select 2026 departures from July 28 through November 3 and November 24 through December 1. Discounted space is subject to availability and confirmation.
2028 and 2029
Shared Room / Shared Guide (Per Person)
7 Nights / 6 Fishing Days = $5,450
Private Room / Shared Guide (Per Person)
7 Nights / 6 Fishing Days = $5,950
Shared Room / Private Guide (Per Person)
7 Nights / 6 Fishing Days = $6,450
Private Room / Private Guide (Per Person)
7 Nights / 6 Fishing Days = $6,950
Non-Angler / Shared Room (Per Person)
7 Nights = $3,950
What's Included:
- Seven nights of selected guest accommodations
- Six full days of guided fishing
- Selected private or shared walking-guide service
- Scheduled ground and outrigger-skiff transportation on Kiritimati
- Round-trip transfers between Cassidy International Airport and the lodge
- Three daily meals and evening appetizers
- Bottled drinking water
- Sodas and other standard non-alcoholic beverages
- Beer and wine
- Required Kiritimati fishing license
- Starlink WiFi
- Daily laundry service
- Departure tax
- 12.5% VAT applied to the lodge package
What's Not Included:
- Airfare to and from Honolulu or Nadi
- Fiji Airways flights to and from Kiritimati
- Hotels, meals, transfers, and personal expenses during connecting travel
- Hard liquor and premium alcoholic beverages
- Fly rods, reels, lines, flies, leaders, terminal tackle, and personal fishing equipment
- Optional tours, specialized activities, and services not specified in the package
- Gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Passport, vaccination, medication, and other travel-document expenses
- Personal purchases and incidental expenses
- Travel insurance and emergency medical evacuation coverage
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Seasonal Fishing
Calendar
Warm temperatures and year-round fish populations make this one of the most popular periods for North American anglers. Rainfall, clouds, and trade winds remain variable, particularly during broader Pacific weather events. Tide selection is generally more important than the calendar month when prioritizing a particular species.
Late spring and early summer can bring increased humidity, showers, and changing wind conditions. Bonefish remain the most dependable target, while Triggerfish and Trevally opportunities depend on water level, tide, sunlight, and the specific flats being accessed.
These months are generally drier, although persistent easterly trade winds can make casting more demanding. Bright skies can improve visibility over white-bottomed flats. Lower seasonal demand may create attractive availability and package discounts, but fishing results remain condition dependent.
Warm weather and year-round fishing continue into late fall and early winter. Spring tides may create short windows for Trevally movement, while neap tides can provide longer periods of suitable Bonefish and Triggerfish water. Wind, cloud cover, and rainfall remain possible during any week.
Lodging & Accommodations
Accommodations
Christmas Island Lodge has six renovated coral-stone bungalows with traditional thatched roofs. Each bungalow contains two air-conditioned guest suites, giving the lodge a maximum capacity of 12 anglers. Suites have private bathrooms, showers, ceiling fans, refrigerators, and space for organizing fishing equipment.The expansive oceanside property includes an open-air lounge where guests gather for appetizers, drinks, and fishing stories. Accommodations are comfortable by Kiritimati standards, but guests should still expect the practical limitations and occasional maintenance issues associated with an extremely remote island.
Food
Packages include three daily meals and evening appetizers. Breakfast is served before fishing, followed by a packed or cooler lunch eaten on the water. Dinners combine locally available seafood with chicken, meat, rice, vegetables, and familiar international dishes.Bottled water, sodas, beer, and wine are included. Hard liquor is not included and should normally be purchased during connecting travel. Dietary restrictions should be communicated well in advance, but specialty ingredients cannot always be sourced reliably on Kiritimati.
Connectivity
Starlink WiFi is available at the lodge, although weather, satellite conditions, and local infrastructure can still cause interruptions. Cellular service should not be treated as available. Guests may use WiFi-based messaging or calling applications when the lodge connection is functioning.The lodge is connected to Kiritimati’s solar electrical system and maintains generator backup. Guest suites primarily use 120-volt, U.S.-style outlets, but a universal adapter, power bank, and surge protection are sensible additions. Tap water is not potable, and guests should drink only the bottled or purified water provided by the lodge.
Target Species
Bonefish
Moustache Triggerfish
Yellowmargin Triggerfish
Giant Trevally
Bluefin Trevally
Golden Trevally
Barracuda
11-Day Itinerary
Each day is carefully planned to maximize your fishing success while experiencing the best of what this destination has to offer. Itineraries are flexible based on conditions and guest preferences.
Most U.S. travelers reach Kiritimati through Honolulu. Because Fiji Airways currently operates only one weekly flight, anglers should arrive in Honolulu at least one day before departure. East Coast travelers may prefer to leave home on Sunday and reserve Monday as a complete delay buffer. Hotels, taxis, meals, and activities in Honolulu are not included.
The current Fiji Airways schedule generally departs Honolulu around midday on Tuesday for the approximately three-hour flight to Cassidy International Airport. Crossing the International Date Line means guests arrive on Kiritimati Wednesday afternoon. Lodge representatives meet the flight for the approximately 10-minute transfer to Christmas Island Lodge. After settling into the guest suites, anglers can organize tackle, assemble rods, meet the guide team, and prepare for the first fishing day. Exact schedules must be reconfirmed before booking connecting flights.
Six fishing days begin with breakfast and preparation for a full day on the flats. Anglers generally transfer from the lodge to the private boat launch before boarding traditional outrigger skiffs. Shared-guide packages pair two anglers with one walking guide, while private-guide packages provide one guide per angler. Transport skiffs may still carry multiple anglers and guides. The head guide selects fishing areas according to tide, wind, sunlight, water level, and target species. Nearly all flats fishing is performed on foot. Lunch is eaten aboard the skiff or on the flats, and guests normally return before dark for appetizers, drinks, and dinner.
Guests transfer to Cassidy International Airport Wednesday morning for the weekly Fiji Airways flight. Crossing the International Date Line in the opposite direction means the flight arrives in Honolulu on Tuesday. Depending on the confirmed arrival and onward schedule, travelers may connect home that day or spend another night in Honolulu. Flexible airfare and substantial connection time are strongly recommended because any disruption to the weekly Kiritimati flight can have significant consequences.
Frequently Asked Questions
GET IN TOUCHChristmas Island Lodge accommodates a maximum of 12 anglers in renovated oceanside suites and offers independent choices between private or shared rooms and guides. Its private boat launch provides efficient access to the remote back of the lagoon. Packages also include beer, wine, sodas, the fishing license, departure tax, VAT, Starlink WiFi, and laundry.
The average Kiritimati Bonefish weighs approximately two to three pounds. Fish exceeding five pounds are noteworthy, and substantially larger fish are possible but uncommon. Strong fish populations can provide multiple opportunities during favorable conditions, but catches depend on tides, weather, visibility, presentation, and angler ability. No number or size of fish can be guaranteed.
Both species should be viewed as challenging secondary targets. Large GTs may provide only a small number of legitimate shots during a week, and landing one requires dedicated fishing time, immediate reactions, and heavy tackle. Triggerfish may be easier to locate but are notoriously difficult to feed, hook, and keep away from coral. Landing either is a meaningful achievement.
Private guiding provides one walking guide per angler, while shared guiding pairs two anglers with one guide. Room occupancy is selected separately, allowing guests to combine a private room with a shared guide or a shared room with a private guide. Guide selection does not necessarily provide a private transport skiff, and several anglers and guides may travel together between flats.
Spring tides around new and full moons create greater water movement and can produce short windows for GTs and other Trevally to enter the flats. Those same tides may reduce the amount of time certain Bonefish and Triggerfish flats remain fishable. Neap tides around quarter moons create smaller changes and often provide longer wading windows. The best tide depends on the angler’s target priorities.
The lodge operates throughout the year because Kiritimati experiences very little seasonal temperature change. January through April is especially popular with North American anglers, while July through October is generally drier and can offer lower demand. Rain, clouds, wind, and broader Pacific weather patterns can affect any week. Tide timing is often more important than the month selected.
Bring at least two 8-weight outfits for Bonefish and smaller reef species, a 9- or 10-weight for Triggerfish and medium Trevally, and an 11- or 12-weight for GTs. Tropical floating lines are used for most flats fishing. Reels require dependable saltwater drag systems and ample backing. The lodge does not provide rental fishing equipment, so backup rods, spare lines, and repair supplies are essential.
Bonefish selections should include sparsely tied Christmas Island Specials, Crazy Charlies, Gotchas, and similar patterns in approximately sizes 6 through 8 with different weighting options. Triggerfish require durable crab patterns on strong hooks. GT selections should include large baitfish patterns and castable surface flies. Bonefish leaders commonly measure nine to ten feet and end in approximately 10- to 16-pound tippet, while GTs are normally targeted with straight 80- to 100-pound leader material.
Anglers should expect to walk and wade for much of each fishing day over firm sand, broken coral, uneven ledges, and water ranging from ankle to knee depth. Supportive flats boots, quality wading socks, gravel guards, sun-protective clothing, and a compact waterproof pack are essential. Any coral cut should be cleaned and treated immediately because infections can develop quickly in tropical environments.
Kiritimati is a remote fishing destination rather than a conventional beach resort. Birdwatching, community visits, historical tours, sightseeing, snorkeling, and other activities may sometimes be arranged, but infrastructure and availability are limited. Non-anglers should be comfortable with a quiet, rustic setting and should confirm desired activities before booking.
Most U.S. anglers connect through Honolulu and use the single weekly Fiji Airways flight to Cassidy International Airport. The current schedule generally departs Honolulu Tuesday and returns from Kiritimati Wednesday, with calendar dates changing when the International Date Line is crossed. U.S. tourists currently do not require a visa for stays of 30 days or less. Travelers need a passport valid for at least six months, an onward or return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds. The required fishing license is included in the lodge package.
Medical emergencies and evacuations can happen in remote destinations, which is why we strongly recommend enrolling with Global Rescue before your trip. Global Rescue provides industry-leading medical and security evacuation services, and they also offer comprehensive travel insurance plans serviced through IMG. This all-in-one solution allows anglers to secure both emergency evacuation coverage and travel insurance through a single provider, helping ensure you’re protected if something unexpected occurs before or during your trip.
