Kiritimati is the largest atoll in the world and it is the unspoiled environment of
the island that is attracting increasing numbers of international tourists. Visitors are drawn by the huge lagoon and the surrounding ocean, both boasting endless flats of sand, coral and clear waters, alive with trevally and bonefish as well as many other fish. As such, Kiritimati is internationally renowned for its fly fishing and bone fishing.
Additionally, the crystal clear waters and the masses of marine life offer superb diving and snorkelling. On land, Kiritimati is a haven for birdlife owing to its wildlife sanctuaries, offering birdwatchers an ideal destination to watch shearwaters, terns and many other species of sea bird.