How to get to Christmas Island?
Christmas Island is an island of Australia far off the northwest of the mainland, much closer to Indonesia.
(Thanks to Wikimedia Commons for the map)
I know I can fly there but Wikitravel seems to suggest there's no regular ferry or boat transport.
It does mention that I might be able to get there by private yacht or by cruise ship. Does anybody have some actual information about how to find either of these and how much it might cost?
I'd like to know both about getting there (or back) from Australia and from Indonesia. Would one be easier than the other? Would customs and immigrations rules make the latter too tricky? Would it be a good way to get from Australia to Southeast Asia overland?
Best Answer
You could use find-a-crew.net I read the blog of a kiwi girl who was cycling from London to NZ she used the site to finally get a lift from Indonesia to to Australia albeit via Thursday island and not Christmas Island, Could still be useful though.
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Can I travel to Christmas Island?
ALL travellers to Christmas Island and the Cocos Keeling Islands must be FULLY VACCINATED against Covid-19. ALL travellers to the IOTs are required to apply for entry into the islands by completing the IOT Traveller Request Form. Travellers must also complete a pre-arrival and post-arrival Rapid Antigen Test.Can I get to Christmas Island by boat?
Getting here by sea Christmas Island is a great place for sailors to to spend a few days. Visiting yachts are invited to call at Flying Fish Cove, where you'll find 30 metre deep moorings available at a small charge.How do I get to Christmas Island from Hawaii?
Most travelers arrive to Christmas Island via Fiji Airways from Honolulu. There is only one flight in and out of the island per week. When traveling from the US, it is extremely important to note that you will be crossing the International Date Line.Is it worth visiting Christmas Island?
The sight of the crabs, waterfalls, snorkelling and the unique giant robber crabs makes for great experiences. Christmas Island is not a resort type place, but for tranquility and a few days relaxing leaving all the other things in the world behind, it is a place worth considering.Christmas Island Location | GPO
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