From rainforest treks and cultural exchanges to marine conservation and sustainability-focused workshops, we create unforgettable learning journeys that go far beyond the classroom.
With over a decade of experience, we’ve partnered with top international schools across Southeast Asia—including ISKL, MKIS, IGB International, NLCS Singapore, Straits Penang, and HeadStart Phuket—to create unforgettable residential trips, cultural immersions, and specialty programs.
Every trip is custom-designed to align with your learning goals, student age group, and budget.
We collaborate with educators to ensure trips support academic and character-building outcomes.
From rainforests to coral reefs, we prioritize student safety while inspiring confidence and independence.
We treat every school relationship with care, detail, and partnership—not just as another client.
From tailored experiences to expert-led guidance, our programs ensure seamless planning, top-tier safety, and unforgettable memories for students.
From tailored experiences to expert-led guidance, our programs ensure seamless planning, top-tier safety, and unforgettable memories for students.
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
Some learning goals deserve something a little more focused. Our Specialty Trips are designed around specific themes like leadership, environmental science, scuba certification, or Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, all while keeping the spirit
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 new to your students
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
Some learning goals deserve something a little more focused. Our Specialty Trips are designed around specific themes like leadership, environmental science, scuba certification, or Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, all while keeping the spirit
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 new to your students
Trekking, kayaking, waterfall hikes, bushcraft skills, and nature navigation challenges.
Low-ropes, collaborative games, problem-solving races, and trust-building group work.
Hands-on eco-projects, sustainable farming workshops, recycling/upcycling activities, and zero-waste living.
Rock climbing, solo reflection hikes, overnight camping, and resilience-based tasks.
Volunteer outreach, village projects, habitat restoration, and impact-focused collaboration with locals.
Traditional cooking, local art/craft workshops, storytelling sessions, and cultural exchange evenings.
Guided biodiversity observation, stream analysis, field journaling, and community interviews.
Rainforest ecology walks, marine ecosystem surveys, wildlife spotting, and food web games.
Snorkeling, scuba diving (PADI), coral conservation, and beach cleanups.
Water quality testing, coral identification, species counts, and data-sharing with researchers.
Orienteering, fire-lighting, first-aid basics, cooking challenges, and environmental storytelling.
Night walks, stargazing, trust circles, and guided discussions around the campfire.
From tailored experiences to expert-led guidance, our programs ensure seamless planning, top-tier safety, and unforgettable memories for students.
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!
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.
Family friendly, professional and fun! We had a fantastic trip to the Maldives with both experienced and beginner divers. Memories for a lifetime!
We believe the best trips are co-created. Tell us your goals, and we’ll craft a program that fits your budget, timeline, and learning outcomes.
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.
