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Welcome to Big Ocean Dive (although most of you know us as Scuba Mike’s)! While our name is new, our values remain the same. We are proud of our spotless safety record, full-service scuba and freediving trips, and our specialized training. Our scuba team – Mike, Theresa, Menzi, and Tim – are here for you and ready to enhance your underwater experience!

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Southeast Asia is one of the world’s most exciting dive regions. One of the things we love about what we do is sharing new destinations with you. From our home base in Malaysia to Indonesia, the Maldives, Thailand and Brunei, enjoy the most worry-free trip you can imagine.

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We offer a variety of courses for all types of adventurers. Whether you’re new at swimming or have a passion for diving, we have a course tailored for you!

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There is no better shared family activity than diving. Starting at age 10, your family can explore the oceans together.
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Training your heart, lungs, and mind to freedive — the right way — opens up a whole new world beyond scuba diving
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Mike and Tim are both ex-pro commercial divers and know exactly how to keep you safe as you train to dive extreme depths.
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Even if you’ve been swimming your whole life, learning to swim efficiently is a skill that any diver needs to excel.
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OUR STORY

Based in Kuala Lumpur, Big Ocean Dive (originally Scuba Mike’s) 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, and eventually found his calling back home in KL as a dive instructor.
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Reviews & Testimonials

My daughter (12) and myself undertook the training to complete our Open Water Diver Certification. I must say from start to finish Mike, Tim, Theresa and Menzi were absolutely amazing. All the team were supportive, fun and super safety conscious. We really enjoyed the training sessions in KL, both theory and practical and was impressed at how professional these were presented. We headed to Koh Lipe on an organised Scuba Mike diving weekend with Tim leading the way and seven others, this was so that we could complete our open water dives. What a wonderful weekend, it was stress free with every little detail thought through so we could make the most of the weekend and enjoy our diving experience. This company I couldn’t recommend highly enough, they look after you ensuring that you have fun while learning to dive and do it in a safe manner, you can’t ask for better than that. We look forward to organising another trip away in the very near future.
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Donalda Stewart
What a fantastic way to learn how to scuba! As a nervous beginner, Scuba Mike's trainers were EXTREMELY patient and calm with me and got me, not only through the skills, but also very comfortable with the skills. Mike, Theresa, and Tim are so friendly, nice, and knowledgeable that they really become like family. The split picture of the two of us is right after our 2nd dive and my most dreaded skill, mask removal. What a fantastic way to learn how to scuba! As a nervous beginner, Scuba Mike's trainers were EXTREMELY patient and calm with me and got me, not only through the skills, but also very comfortable with the skills. Mike, Theresa, and Tim are so friendly, nice, and knowledgeable that they really become like family. The split picture of the two of us is right after our 2nd dive and my most dreaded skill, mask removal.
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Alanna Eastham
My husband, two daughters and I just got certified at Tulamben, Bali. Teresa was our main instructor and she was an exceptional instructor. She was very patient, kind and stressed on safety first which was the utmost important thing for me. She kept me calm when she noticed me panicking under water. Tim, is a very experienced diver and instructor. He knew exactly what to do when things got rough. Teresa and Tim make an excellent team. So happy we learned to dive under their instruction.
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Vanita G. Thiagarajah
We love scuba diving with Mike, Tim, and Theresa! They have certified our whole family and we have gone to some of the best underwater places on the planet with these guys! For expats in Malaysia, scuba is an awesome way to get to great destinations, meet great people, and really make the most of your opportunity abroad! Can’t say enough good things about these guys!
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Charles Jordan Pomeroy
My husband and I are just back from a really lovely diving weekend in Koh Lipe, The dive trip organized by Scuba mike was really enjoyable, The accommodation (hotel ) was great and right on the beach and a very short walk from the dive shop, The diving company they used was excellent and very professional, very thorough dive briefings and excellent dive instructors, I would definitely dive with them again, the food ( lunch ) provided on the boat was very tasty. Our group consisted of fun divers like ourselves and new divers who qualified on this trip, it was lovely to spend time with everyone, diving, sunset drinks and dinners out in the evening, We will definitely be booking more trips with Scuba mike’s. Thanks Tim and everyone for such a lovely weekend. Can’t wait for another one.
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Keeley Ellis
Our 2 boys aged 14 and 11 just completed their diving certification with Scuba Mike. Tim and Theresa are wonderful, patient, fun, encouraging instructors. Since my husband and I have not done a dive since I got pregnant with my 14 year old, we also took a refresher course with Theresa. The dive site was perfect. The organisation of the whole trip was seamless. Tim and Theresa made sure we were all comfortable and safe. Since I am still gaining my confidence and skills under water, the whole crew and my Co divers looked out for me. I even saw Tim talk to the local dive master to make sure I get on OK. A* experience so we will certainly be doing more dives with the company. Thank you for helping our kids gain confidence and easing my transition back to something I love!
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Joni Ferrier
What an excellent trip for our Open Water Dive experience in Koh Lipe! The whole trip was perfectly planned. What a treat to have everything taken care of (flights, food, accommodation, transportation). Thank you, Tim and Theresa, for making our diving experience a memorable one. Can't wait to go on another dive trip!
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Carolyn Young
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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Vibecke Garbin
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. Went to some nice dive sites and left with some amazing memories.
Hotel dive Center is nice.
Looking forward to the next trip.
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Olivier Roux
BOD is a very professional organization, perfectly prepared and always there if you've any questions - in terms of diving itself or equipment to use/buy. We did our open water certification in Nov 2021 together with Tim and just finished our advanced course with Amir. Great trainers both: unforgetable experience, we learned a lot! Thanks for a very detailed and patient training! Plus... All the trips we did with BOD yet were pure fun! Great team, awesome locations, perfectly prepared adventure! 👍🐡🦀🐟🐙🦑🐚🦈🦐🐬🦞🐠🐋 ... looking forward to the next one
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Léna Berg
By far my favourite dive centre. Thank you Tim, Sia, Menzi and everyone who made the Dives possible!
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Priya Lakshimi
Such an amazing team. All the staff are so helpful and so patient. My daughter and myself both got certified with them and they were a delight. The kids diving camp at Tioman my daughter attended was brilliant, she loved it and we went with the team to Redang, also did not disappoint.
The entire team that we dealt with were lovely. All the way from enquiry to certification have been so helpful and understanding.
Would like to say a big thank you to Menzi (who helped with all the booking and a million changes we made), Tim and Teresa (you guys definitely dont run this as a business and shows how passionate you are about what you do), Sia (she seriously made this a very easy experience with the pool dives and made me very comfortable) Halid (so patient, very good at dealing with nervous students and ensuring they are ok) Jinn (my instructor for OWD - excellent) Sidney (my daughters instructor at the kids camp - so patient with kids).
Thank You.
Would definitely recommend them if you planning on getting you PADI certification.
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Zenobia Pollard
My husband and I are just back from a really lovely diving weekend in Koh Lipe, The dive trip organized by Big Ocean Dive was really enjoyable, The accommodation (hotel ) was great and right on the beach and a very short walk from the dive shop, The diving company they used was excellent and very professional, very thorough dive briefings and excellent dive instructors, I would definitely dive with them again, the food ( lunch ) provided on the boat was very tasty. Our group consisted of fun divers like ourselves and new divers who qualified on this trip, it was lovely to spend time with everyone, diving, sunset drinks and dinners out in the evening, We will definitely be booking more trips with Big Ocean Dive. Thanks Tim and everyone for such a lovely weekend. Can’t wait for another one
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Keeley Ellis
My daughter (12) and myself undertook the training to complete our Open Water Diver Certification. I must say from start to finish Mike, Tim, Theresa and Menzi were absolutely amazing. All the team were supportive, fun and super safety conscious. We really enjoyed the training sessions in KL, both theory and practical and was impressed at how professional these were presented. We headed to Koh Lipe on an organised Big Ocean Dive diving weekend with Tim leading the way and seven others, this was so that we could complete our open water dives. What a wonderful weekend, it was stress free with every little detail thought through so we could make the most of the weekend and enjoy our diving experience. This company I couldn’t recommend highly enough, they look after you ensuring that you have fun while learning to dive and do it in a safe manner, you can’t ask for better than that. We look forward to organising another trip away in the very near future.
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Donalda Stewart
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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Vibecke Garbin
What a fantastic way to learn how to scuba! As a nervous beginner, Big Ocean Dive's trainers were EXTREMELY patient and calm with me and got me, not only through the skills, but also very comfortable with the skills. Mike, Teresa, and Tim are so friendly, nice, and knowledgeable that they really become like family.
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Alanna Montgomery
I gained my open water qualification through Big Ocean Dive and could not be happier with the experience. Throughout the process all the staff were friendly, informative and knowledgable. The classroom, was well conducted and I left feeling like I had actually gained knowledge rather than just what was required to pass the test. The pool sessions, again were well conducted, friendly, relaxed and great fun.
My open water dives were done in Terengganu, transportation from Big Ocean Dive was great, the whole weekend was fantastic fun, and everyone in the trip seemed to have a great experience.
I’ve been recommending Big Ocean Dive to my friends and colleagues, since I got back and I’d recommend Big Ocean Dive to anyone that wants to learn to dive rather than just gaining a qualification. I’m already looking at their upcoming trips going forward
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Shaun Matheson
These guys scout the best locations. My crew and I never experienced a better dive. Will definitely be back over and over and over... Don't miss out. Seriously
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Wasunt Senamontri
My daughter (12) and myself undertook the training to complete our Open Water Diver Certification. I must say from start to finish Mike, Tim, Theresa and Menzi were absolutely amazing. All the team were supportive, fun and super safety conscious. We really enjoyed the training sessions in KL, both theory and practical and was impressed at how professional these were presented. We headed to Koh Lipe on an organised Scuba Mike diving weekend with Tim leading the way and seven others, this was so that we could complete our open water dives. What a wonderful weekend, it was stress free with every little detail thought through so we could make the most of the weekend and enjoy our diving experience. This company I couldn’t recommend highly enough, they look after you ensuring that you have fun while learning to dive and do it in a safe manner, you can’t ask for better than that. We look forward to organising another trip away in the very near future.
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Donalda Stewart
What a fantastic way to learn how to scuba! As a nervous beginner, Scuba Mike's trainers were EXTREMELY patient and calm with me and got me, not only through the skills, but also very comfortable with the skills. Mike, Theresa, and Tim are so friendly, nice, and knowledgeable that they really become like family. The split picture of the two of us is right after our 2nd dive and my most dreaded skill, mask removal. What a fantastic way to learn how to scuba! As a nervous beginner, Scuba Mike's trainers were EXTREMELY patient and calm with me and got me, not only through the skills, but also very comfortable with the skills. Mike, Theresa, and Tim are so friendly, nice, and knowledgeable that they really become like family. The split picture of the two of us is right after our 2nd dive and my most dreaded skill, mask removal.
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Alanna Eastham
My husband, two daughters and I just got certified at Tulamben, Bali. Teresa was our main instructor and she was an exceptional instructor. She was very patient, kind and stressed on safety first which was the utmost important thing for me. She kept me calm when she noticed me panicking under water. Tim, is a very experienced diver and instructor. He knew exactly what to do when things got rough. Teresa and Tim make an excellent team. So happy we learned to dive under their instruction.
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Vanita G. Thiagarajah
We love scuba diving with Mike, Tim, and Theresa! They have certified our whole family and we have gone to some of the best underwater places on the planet with these guys! For expats in Malaysia, scuba is an awesome way to get to great destinations, meet great people, and really make the most of your opportunity abroad! Can’t say enough good things about these guys!
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Charles Jordan Pomeroy

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💦🤿🐙 From theory classes and pool days to 💦🤿🐙 From theory classes and pool days to open water bliss, the journey of a diver is like going from a warm-up lap to an adrenaline-fueled race 💨  Mastering the basics in the pool is just the beginning; the real magic happens when you take that leap into the open ocean, where every dive is an adventure and every moment is a bucket-list dream come true 🌊✨  #bigoceandive #scubadivinglife #divememe #scuba #scubamemes #openwaterdiver #ocean #underwaterworld #oceanlife #marineworld #happycat #bucketlisters #dreamit #instadive #learntodive #divingisfun #scubadivinginternational #waterlust #wanderlust #divetheworld #dive #oceanadventures
🐙💦 Ready to spice up your weekend? Join the 🐙💦 Ready to spice up your weekend? Join the cool kids at Big Ocean Dive for our Discovery Scuba Diving event on December 9th! Last time, we had a blast with 20 awesome beginners, and now we want YOU to dive into the fun!  Never dived before? No worries! Our expert dive instructors will guide you every step of the way. Discover the magic of breathing underwater and explore the wonders beneath the surface 🧜🏼‍♀️🧜🏼‍♂️🫧  This is your golden chance to test the waters (literally). Only RM 199 for an unforgettable experience! Ready to dive in? Slide into our DMs to secure your spot. Don’t miss out on the chance to turn ‘what if’ into ‘wow’!  Let’s make a splash this Saturday at the pool! 🏊‍♂️💙  #bigoceandive #diveintoadventure #discoverscuba #discovertheocean #learntodive #scubadiving #diving #ocean #underwater #poolside #pooldiving #padi #kualalumpur #scubadivingmalaysia #divers #scubadivingfun #splash #waterlust #adventureseeker #diveinstructor #scubainstructor
The moment travel plans are on the table, and thos The moment travel plans are on the table, and those three enchanting words echo—EAT, DIVE, SLEEP 🛫🏝️🍜🍔🤿💦  Booking a trip means a feast for the taste buds, a plunge into the deep blue, and some well-deserved shut-eye. It’s not just a journey; it’s a flavor-packed, underwater adventure with a side of comfy dreams.  Who’s ready to savor every moment and explore the depths of both the ocean and the menu? 🧜‍♀️🍣💤  #bigoceandive #scubamemes #espnmemes #underwatervideo #oceanlovers #travelbuddies #exploretheocean #marinelife #divememe #divingisfun #tripplanning  #hungryforadventure #divedreams #friendtrip #coupleswhotravel #diving #scubadiverslife #scubadiving_is_mylife
🧧✨Dive deep into the wonders of Nusa Lembonga 🧧✨Dive deep into the wonders of Nusa Lembongan, Bali, as we prepare to usher in the Year of the Dragon in February 2024! 🐉💨  ❓👉 𝘿𝙞𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬?
 𝗡𝘂𝘀𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻, 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶, 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗳𝘀, 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶 🏝️💦  🎑🐇 Last year, as we embraced the Year of the Rabbit, our luck overflowed both underwater and above. Our divers have experienced the magic, encountering TWO sea turtles, graceful manta rays, and a kaleidoscope of colorful marine life 🪸🐠🫧. And clear skies gifted us stunning views of Mount Agung, adding a touch of magic to our underwater explorations ⛰️🌅  Join us on this exhilarating journey as we welcome the Year of the Dragon with underwater adventures and celebrations like no other!  📅 TRIP DATE 🏝️🇮🇩
February 9th - 12th 2024  DM us now @bigoceandive to sign up for our 2024 CNY Dive Trip to Nusa Lembongan! 🇮🇩🐙🏝️✨  #bigoceandive #diving #scuba #scubadiving #familytravels #mantaray #underwater #oceanlife #marinelife #molamola #cnydivetrip #yearofthedragon #underwatermagic #chinesenewyear #nusalembongan #baliisland #exploreindonesia #travelbucketlist #scubadivers #scuba_diving #mytripmyadventure #adventureseeker #coupleswhotravel #bucketlistideas #dive #lunarnewyear #travelindonesia #travelasia
🌊✨TAP & HOLD for a sea of inspiration, featur 🌊✨TAP & HOLD for a sea of inspiration, featuring the ultimate gifts for your favorite dive buddy. From underwater adventures to stylish gear, we’ve got you covered! 🫡  Ready to make a splash in the gifting game? 🛍️🛒 DM us for personalized suggestions and help in snagging the perfect present for your ocean-loving friends! 🐙💙🤿  #bigoceandive #oceanlover #scubadiving #divingisfun #divegear #diveequipment #underwater #divetrip #scubaholidays #holidayinspo #divememe #scubamemes #learntodive #diving #travelthroughtheworld #vacationideas #diver #blackfridayshopping #giftsforfriends #scubaworld
Jacket, backplate, or the hybrid 🤨? Let’s tal Jacket, backplate, or the hybrid 🤨? Let’s talk BCDs in (beginner-friendly) scuba lingo! 🤿👨‍🏫  🎒 Jacket BCD: It’s like a cozy wrap-around, great for newbies. Offers maximum flotation, large pockets, and easy to control underwater.  🛟 Backplate BCD: A metal plate with a doughnut for inflation. Streamlined, lighter, and ideal for experienced divers who know how to handle their gear.  🔀 Hybrid BCD: The middle ground. Pockets for your stuff, extra cushioning, and a tad more floatation. But beware, it can be a bit heavy.  If you’re starting out, go for the jacket. If you’re a seasoned underwater pro, the backplate might be your sleek choice. And if you’re feeling in-between, the hybrid’s got your back, literally! Dive into the world of BCDs with confidence 💦  #bigoceandive #scubadiving #learntodive #diving #scubapro #scubainstructor #scubadivinginternational #diveequipment #bcd #traveltip #underwater #adventureculture #divetravel #divetraining #BCDExplained #scubalife #divegear #oceangear #oceanlover #scubadivers
Missed last year’s NYE adventure? 🤧🇹🇭 D Missed last year’s NYE adventure? 🤧🇹🇭 Don’t worry! Mike’s here with an exclusive Throwback Thursday to give you a taste of the underwater wonders that await. 🐠🌊 And guess what? The countdown to this year’s NYE Dive Trip has begun! 🎆  🎉✨ Dive into the thrill of our past New Year’s Dive Trip to Koh Lanta! 🏝️ From vibrant coral reefs to encountering majestic mantas, every moment was a splash of magic 🦈✨  Secure your spot now 🔒🏝️ for an unforgettable celebration in Thailand, filled with breathtaking dives, beachside festivities, and the kind of memories that last a lifetime. Don’t let FOMO get the best of you—join us for the dive of a lifetime! 🤿💦  DM us now to book your spot for our annual NYE Dive Trip to Koh Lanta, Thailand 🌺🇹🇭🌴  📅 Trip date: 29th December 2023 - 2nd January 2024  #bigoceandive #scubadiver #scuba_photography #divetravel #divetrip #diving #traveltipthursday #nyedive #kohlanta2024 #underwatermagic #underwater #divingisfun #ocean #waterlust #scuba #thailandtrip #kohlanta #thailandisland
Some of the obvious reasons to celebrate NYE in Ko Some of the obvious reasons to celebrate NYE in Koh Lanta are the Thai Lanterns and Dazzling Fireworks shows 🎆✨. But there’s one more thing in particular that makes us look forward to finning in Thai waters 😍  📍Located at Koh Haa Yai- which is also called ‘Island Five Big’ as it is the biggest island of five in the archipelago- is ‘ The Cathedral’.  We will be exploring The Cathedral’s swim-throughs, which are covered with a variety of soft corals, sea fans, and hard corals. This cave will definitely leave you in awe of its magnificent tunnels and the way only daylight travels through it. The light inside the cave is a beautiful soft blue glow, kind of like a nicely lit swimming pool at night. This is a unique and beautiful experience that no diver should miss 🪸🫧🫧  But rest assured that Koh Lanta is also home to Leopard Sharks, Squid and Octopuses, and various pelagic sea creatures 🦑🫧  Want to be there? Join our 5D4N New Years’ Eve dive trip to Thailand 🇹🇭!  📆 29th December 2023 - 2nd January 2024  Message us now to learn more! 🐙🩵  #bigoceandive #scubadiving #kohlanta #thailandig #thailanddiving #openwater #uwphotography #underwater #uwphoto #thecathedral #diving #scubadivers #malaysiatrending #divingphoto #adventuretravel #oceanphotography #cavediving #adventure #goexplore #scubadivingtrip #scubaworld #scubaaddict

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