Education Through Exploration
Tailored outdoor education programs across Southeast Asia — blending curriculum, culture, and adventure
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Design Your School's Outdoor Learning Journey
From IB to IGCSE, from character growth to conservation — we help schools map out long-term, curriculum-aligned trips that evolve with your learners.
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Where the Outdoors Meets the Classroom
Partner with Big Ocean Dive to co-design trips that support your school’s values, frameworks, and students, year by year, goal by goal.
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Whether you're a school or looking for scuba diving, you've come to the right place

what we do

From tailored experiences to expert-led guidance, our programs ensure seamless planning, top-tier safety, and unforgettable memories for students.  

School Programs

From rainforest treks and cultural exchanges to marine conservation and sustainability-focused workshops, we create unforgettable learning journeys that go far beyond the classroom.  

Scuba Diving

Small groups. Big adventures. Explore crystal-clear waters, thriving reefs, and remote islands  all personally curated by our expert team. 

Welcome to Big Ocean Dive

About Us

Big Ocean Dive is not just a dive center — we’re Southeast Asia’s go-to adventure company for bespoke international school trips. Based in Kuala Lumpur and founded in 2015, we’ve spent the last decade building unforgettable outdoor learning programs for schools in Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. Our team works closely with educators to design trips that align with learning outcomes while sparking curiosity, personal growth, and cultural connection.

Whether it’s jungle survival in Taman Negara, coral restoration in Lombok, or trekking with tribal communities in Sarawak — our trips are crafted to deliver real impact, not cookie-cutter experiences. 

Explore some of our most popular programs

Featured School Trips

From tailored experiences to expert-led guidance, our programs ensure seamless planning, top-tier safety, and unforgettable memories for students.  

5D4N - Residential

5/5

Sarawak Cultural &
Outdoor Adventure

We create bespoke residential trips that go far beyond traditional outdoor education. Each program is crafted to align with your school’s learning outcomes, promote student growth, and provide unforgettable, meaningful experiences in nature and culture 

7D6N - Speciality

5/5

Lombok Coral Planting & Ethical Conservation

Some learning goals deserve something a little more focused. Our Specialty Trips are designed around specific themes like leadership, environmental science, scuba certification 

4D3N - Residential

5/5

Pangkor Outdoor
Learning Trip

Not every program needs to be a full residential adventure. Our workshops are focused, flexible, and built to deliver powerful learning in a short time. Whether you’re running a full CAS Week, planning enrichment days, or just want to offer something 

6D5N - Speciality

5/5

Gili Islands Eco
Exploration

We create bespoke residential trips that go far beyond traditional outdoor education. Each program is crafted to align with your school’s learning outcomes, promote student growth, and provide unforgettable experiences 

3D2N - Residential

5/5

Taman Negara Leadership Expedition

Some learning goals deserve something a little more focused. Our Specialty Trips are designed around specific themes like leadership, environmental science, scuba certification 

Unforgettable Educational Journeys

Why Choose Us

From tailored experiences to expert-led guidance, our programs ensure seamless planning, top-tier safety, and unforgettable memories for students.   

Tailored Experiences

Every trip is designed to meet your school’s educational goals.

Expert-Led Adventures

Certified instructors and experienced educators guide every trip.

Seamless Planning

We handle everything—accommodation, logistics, and activities.

Safety First

We perform Stringent risk assessments and 24/7 support for peace of mind.

Let’s design something unforgettable!

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What Others Say About Us

Testimonials

    Jonathan Tan
    Jonathan Tan

    Our students came back more confident, connected, and inspired. The trip was exceptionally well-organized, and we’ll definitely be working with Big Ocean Dive again!

      Olivier
      Olivier

      Joined my 12 year old daughter for her open water certification in Tioman. YY, the instructor, was very good and patient and really ensured the skills were practiced and learned.

        David Lim
        David Lim

        Family friendly, professional and fun! We had a fantastic trip to the Maldives with both experienced and beginner divers. Memories for a lifetime!

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        Open Water Diver

        Taking our Padi Open Water Diver course is the first step to becoming a safe and confident underwater explorer. If you start today, we can have you diving in a week! 

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        From tailored experiences to expert-led guidance, our programs ensure seamless planning, top-tier safety, and unforgettable memories for students.   

        Tailored Educational Adventures

        Let’s Plan Your Next School Adventure

        Whether you’re a school planning an impactful residential program or a family looking to explore the ocean with our certified dive team—we’re here to help. 
        We work with

        Schools

        Planning residential trips, CAS programs, and outdoor learning

        Individuals & Families

        Interested in scuba courses, dive trips, or ECAs

        We are Big Ocean Dive – a PADI 5 Star Dive Center based in Kuala Lumpur. Our centre was founded in 2015 by Malaysian-born American Michael Grossman, who started diving at the age of 15. He began his career as a commercial diver working in the United States, eventually finding his calling as a dive instructor.