Ali Baba (North Pass canyon)

A canyon set to the side of the North Pass drift where the current eases and fish pack in. A common second stop on a Garuae dive, shallower and calmer than the main channel.

Depth

12–25m

Current

Moderate

Diver level

Advanced open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

A coral canyon off the main Garuae drift, out of the strongest current
Dense schooling fish and gathered grey reef sharks
Shallower and more sheltered than the open North Pass drift

Sources & last checked

Checked July 2026

This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.

Scuba Diving Fakarava North Pass — Scuba Diving Earth
Dive Fakarava South and North Pass — Diveplanit / O2 Fakarava

Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.