Just back from the island, once again staying at the Captain Cook. We were there back in April, and things have changed a bit, unfortunately for the worse. Because of Air Pacific cancelling the once a week flight, their tourist traffic has virtually disappeared. Being part of a private aircraft flight crew, we were the only 3 at the motel.... More

We stayed at the Capatin Cook in May 2007. What an experience! Third world Island, incredibly poor smiling people who enjoyed Aussie beer too much - wiped out Friday and Saturday by spending all their wages The hotel is an old base used in the 60's and has not been changed at all. The rooms are very sad and run... More

My trip to Kiritimati was the trip of a lifetime. Getting an opportunity to vist this island and spend some time with the islanders was an absolute treat. However, if you don't fish or dive be prepared to entertain yourself. The Captain Cook Hotel, under new management, was quaint and charming. Although the hotel buildings themselves might not be four... More

First discovered by Captain Cook on Christmas Eve,Named Kiritimati Island by the locals. This is the largest coral atoll on this planet. Untill 1950 was uninhabited except for millions of turns and other varieties of birds who nest among the many salt lagoons. These numbers have been lessoned by the locals taste for their eggs. Although some areas are now... More