Kiritimati Christmas Island, Kiribati

Cruise Port

Kiritimati Christmas Island

Coral atoll in the northern Line Islands, Kiribati.

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Overview

Kiritimati Christmas Island is a cruise port in Kiribati. It lies on the coast at approximately 1.85, -157.4.

About Kiritimati Christmas Island

Kiritimati, also known as Christmas Island, is a Pacific Ocean atoll in the northern Line Islands. It is part of the Republic of Kiribati. The name is derived from the English word “Christmas” written in Gilbertese according to its phonology, in which the combination ti is pronounced.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Kiritimati Christmas Island — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Kiritimati Christmas Island

Kiritimati-EO
Kiritimati-EO
KI Line islands
KI Line islands
Orthographic projection over Kiritimati
Orthographic projection over Kiritimati
Hastings TG 582 over London, Xmas Island Aug
Hastings TG 582 over London, Xmas Island Aug

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 28°C in Jun and coolest around 26°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
26°
25°
Feb
26°
25°
Mar
26°
25°
Apr
27°
26°
May
27°
26°
Jun
28°
26°
Jul
28°
26°
Aug
28°
26°
Sep
28°
26°
Oct
28°
26°
Nov
28°
26°
Dec
27°
25°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Kiritimati Christmas Island the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Kiritimati Christmas Island, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →