Ali Baba
Also known as: Ali Baba Canyon, Alibaba
Best time to dive
April to November
What you might see
- Dogtooth tunaLikely
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- Hammerhead sharkPossible
- Manta rayPossible
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Limited - strong current unsuitable for casual snorkelers; experienced drift-snorkel only with guide
Safety notes
Strong pass current, must dive incoming tide only, risk of being swept out to open ocean, requires competent finning and buoyancy
Permits & fees
No specific permit found (Fakarava is part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, no separate dive permit); standard per-dive operator fee
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Rotoava
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.