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Fakarava dive overview
Dive Spot Guide•
Alibaba
Fakarava north-channel drift dive with sharks and canyon shelter.
An incoming-current drift in the north channel, starting in open water and settling into a canyon-lined run toward the lagoon.
About Alibaba
Alibaba is a Fakarava north-channel drift dive where incoming current carries you past open water, canyon shelter, and abundant sharks and reef fish.
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Research Estimate At Alibaba
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentVery strong current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Alibaba?
This spotNearby spotsExplore nearby spots on the map
Community sourced coordinates.
Alibaba Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Depth Note
The public pages reviewed define the dive by drift and canyon shelter rather than a fixed depth range.
Best Season
Year-round, with the tide and current window deciding whether the drift is worth doing.
Typical Conditions
Incoming current, open-water drop-in, shark wall, and canyon shelter.
Safety & Access At Alibaba
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong currentDangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
Current and shark presence call for strong current and drift-diving competence.
Access Restrictions
Plan the dive with a local operator and time it to the incoming current.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine and access rules; no special public restrictions were surfaced.
Local Intel For Alibaba
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A high-energy Fakarava drift dive that starts in blue water and settles into the canyon-laced channel.
Freediving
Not suitable as a freedive target; the current and open-water start make scuba the right fit.
Snorkeling
A drift snorkel would miss the canyon shelter and the shark wall below.
Wildlife at Alibaba
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Alibaba
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Alibaba
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
