Christmas Island
area: 642 sq km
population: 4,000
language: Kiribati
time zone: GMT +12hr
currency: U.S / Australian Dollar widely accepted
visa: A machine readable passport with at least 6 months before expiry is required. No visa required for UK citizens.
Note: As of January 12, 2009, all passengers travelling to or through the USA who intend to take advantage of the Visa Waiver Program will be required to complete the ESTA I-94W form (currently paper-based and filled on arrival) online before departure to the United States, but preferably at least 72 hours (3 days) in advance. The new requirement is intended to bolster U.S. security by pre-screening participating USA Visa Waiver program passengers against terrorist and/or no-fly lists and databases. The electronic authorization, which will be valid for a two-year period, mirrors Australia's Electronic Authority system. The authorization will be mandatory for participating USA Visa Waiver Program citizens before boarding flights destined to the United States, but will not guarantee admission into the United States (since final admission eligibility is determined at U.S. ports of entry by CBP officers), and therefore, not meeting the criteria of a formal visa.
medical requirements: Yellow Fever, Cholera, Malaria and Typhoid.
season to travel: All year
what to expect: Remote stunning scenery surrounded by tropical seas and saltwater flats, all with a slow pace of life.
please note: All details of visa and medical requirements are correct at time of going to press however please check these requirements for changes before you travel.
clothing: Lightweight, long sleeved shirts and trousers, hat and polarized glasses are a must. Waterproof top to keep off spray when travelling fast in boat. Sunscreen and lip salve are a must.
flight details: Prices are based on British Airways from London Heathrow to Los Angeles, Los Angeles to Honolulu (American Airlines) and then Honolulu to Christmas Island (Private Charter). The prices shown under each tour are the lowest available and will vary according to time of year and weekends.
Please call for additional flight details and alternative options.
climate:
Average daily maximum temperature (C)
Average daily hours of sun & and average daily rainfall
| Temp |
24 |
24 |
25 |
26 |
27 |
27 |
28 |
28 |
28 |
28 |
27 |
26 |
| Sun |
7 |
8 |
9 |
9 |
10 |
10 |
11 |
11 |
9 |
8 |
6 |
7 |
| Rain |
104 |
66 |
79 |
48 |
25 |
18 |
23 |
28 |
36 |
48 |
64 |
108 |
