Rates, Terms and Conditions

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Bookings for the 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.

Visit this link to purchase travel and medical evacuation insurance .