We host school trips for up to 500 students!
Designed with Schools in Mind
Big Ocean Dive is an adventure company specializing in bespoke school trips and outdoor learning programs.
At Big Ocean Dive, 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.
Since 2015, we’ve been the trusted trip partner for top international schools across Southeast Asia—including ISKL, MKIS, NLCS Singapore, IGB International, Straits Penang, and HeadStart Phuket—delivering high-quality residential experiences for students aged 9 to 18.
Co-Designed with Educators
No two specialty trips are the same. We work closely with your academic team to develop something tailored, relevant, and logistically sound — including risk assessments, curricular links, and recce planning.
What Makes Our Residential Trips
Different
Curriculum-Aligned Learning
Every trip is intentionally designed to support your academic, personal, and social learning goals. We collaborate directly with teachers to integrate your values, character-building targets, and learning themes into each day’s activities.
- Aligned with IB Learner Profile, IPC, IGCSE, and other frameworks
- Opportunities for reflection, journaling, and peer leadership
- Themes include sustainability, culture, adventure, resilience, and collaboration
Age-Appropriate & Progressive Design
Our trips evolve with your students. A Year 4 camp looks very different from a Grade 10 expedition—because it should. We build programs that match the maturity and developmental needs of each age group.
- Primary Years (Ages 9–11): Focus on exploration, confidence-building, and nature connection
- Middle Years (Ages 12–14): Emphasize teamwork, challenge-by-choice, and discovery
- Upper Secondary (Ages 15–17): Promote leadership, initiative, and real-world engagement
Locations Across Southeast Asia
We run programs in some of the most inspiring natural and cultural destinations across the region.
- Malaysia: Redang, Tioman, Taman Negara, Sarawak, Langkawi
- Thailand: Khao Yai, Koh Lanta, Khao Chamao, Saraburi
- Indonesia: Bali, Lombok, Gili Islands, Pulau Weh
- Custom Destinations: We’re always happy to design something new based on your needs and risk assessments
Risk Management & Safety
Our programs are designed to be high-impact and low-risk.
- Detailed Risk Assessments (shared with your team in advance)
- 1:10 adult-to-student ratio
- On-site Trip Leader + local activity guides
- Emergency response protocols, first aid kits, and trained staff
- Collaboration with your school’s Safeguarding and Health teams
Trusted Partnership Approach
We don’t just “run trips”—we become part of your extended educational team.
- Pre-trip planning and curriculum alignment with your staff
- Flexibility in dates, budgets, and student needs
- Post-trip reflection tools and debriefing sessions
- Consistency year-on-year: same team, evolving programs
Trip Types & Themes
We offer a variety of residential trip styles tailored to different learning goals. Schools often mix themes to create a rich, hands-on experience. From jungle adventures to cultural immersion and eco-projects, there’s something for every group.
Theme | Examples |
Adventure & Leadership | Jungle trekking, orienteering, team challenges |
Culture & Community | Village visits, longhouse stays, traditional crafts |
Ecology & Conservation | Coral planting, beach cleanups, rainforest exploration |
Building Outdoor Journeys That Support Real Learning
Curriculum-Aligned Learning
At Big Ocean Dive, we believe outdoor education should do more than entertain — it should educate with purpose. That’s why every trip we run is aligned with your school’s academic, personal, and social-emotional learning goals. We don’t do “one-size-fits-all.” Instead, we work closely with school leaders to co-design a progressive, whole-school model that scaffolds learning from Year 4 to Year 13.
Why Schools Choose Our Workshops
Each program is planned with specific outcomes in mind,
whether it’s empathy through service learning, reflection through journaling, or confidence through adventurous challenge.
We help schools develop a full Outdoor Journey Map across year levels
Whole-School Progression Model
Year Level | Theme Focus |
Year 4 | Connection & Curiosity |
Year 5 | Community & Culture |
Year 6 | Personal Responsibility |
Year 7 | Challenge & Teamwork |
Year 8 | Independence & Identity |
Year 9 | Service & Impact |
Year 10-13 | CAS / DofE / Conservation |
Each year builds on the last — from soft starts with local exploration, to high-impact service or expedition trips.
Each trip is scaffolded to reinforce classroom learning
Real Learning Links
How We Work With Your Educators
- Initial discovery meeting with outdoor ed team or leadership
- Align trip goals with subject-specific or character outcomes
- Draft and iterate full progression plan with staff feedback
- Support your risk and curriculum documentation
- Assign a dedicated Program Manager to your school
Seamlessly, safely, and impactfully
Let’s Build Your Next Great Trip
Whether you need a 3D2N Grade 4 nature camp or a 6D5N cultural expedition for Grade 11, we’ll work closely with your team to make it happen—seamlessly, safely, and impactfully.
Ready to explore options? Contact us or head to our All Programs page to see sample itineraries and destinations.
