Elle
Google
Recently completed my RAID Open Water 20 certification with Borneo Dream Travel, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for better instructors than Alex and Didi. Both were incredibly professional, patient, and made every dive feel safe, fun, and confidence-building. I felt safe from my very first dive due to their great instructions and patience in getting me comfortable in the water. Honestly, learning things as an adult is not easy, but it felt easy with them!
From the very first session to the open water dives, Alex and Didi explained everything so clearly and calmly that I always felt supported — even when I was nervous at first. Their attention to detail and focus on safety really stood out.
I also met a couple from the UK on the dive boat who came for a fun dive, and they've done multiple dives around the world, and even they said Borneo Dream gave the best instructions they’ve ever had — which says a lot!
After hearing from my friends who trained under PADI and SSI, I genuinely think RAID offers a more modern and thoughtful approach to dive education. The online theory and emphasis on real understanding (rather than just memorization) made such a difference in how confident I felt underwater.
If you’re thinking about diving in Kota Kinabalu — whether it’s your first time or your 50th — I would 1000% recommend Borneo Dream, Didi, and Alex. Safe, professional, and such a joy to learn from. I’ll definitely be coming back for more dives soon!