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Dive Holidays with Paul Toomer
Diving Matrix is built around one simple idea: world-class diving should feel personal, safe, and unforgettable. With more than 30 years of diving, teaching, coaching, and expedition experience, Paul V. Toomer leads every trip with the same philosophy that shapes all Diving Matrix training — small groups, high attention, relaxed atmosphere, and exceptional, experience-driven diving.
These escorted trips are designed for divers who want more than a holiday. They’re for those who want skilled leadership, thoughtful planning, and the confidence that comes from diving with someone who has spent decades exploring some of the world’s most challenging and beautiful underwater environments.
Experience You Can Rely On
Paul’s career spans recreational, technical, and rebreather diving at the highest levels. His approach is grounded in education, safety, and the belief that divers perform their best when the environment is calm, respectful, and fun. Diving Matrix has always prioritised low diver-to-leader ratios, and these trips are no different — quality over quantity, every time. His background includes extensive wreck exploration, deep diving, sidemount, CCR diving, instructor development, and leading expeditions across the globe. That depth of experience shapes every part of the trip: from destination selection to pre-dive briefings to real-time coaching in the water.
What to Expect on a Diving Matrix Trip
These are not generic group holidays. Every escorted trip is led personally by Paul, ensuring consistency, safety, and the signature Diving Matrix style of diving:
Fully Guided Experience — logistics, planning, and scheduling handled so you can focus entirely on the diving.
Small Groups — more time, more attention, and a more relaxed, enjoyable environment.
Skill-Building Opportunities — whether recreational or technical, you’ll naturally sharpen your abilities simply by diving alongside an experienced instructor-trainer.
High-Level Dive Management — careful gas planning, route choices, conditions assessment, and post-dive discussions to enhance your overall experience.
A Welcoming Atmosphere — Diving Matrix emphasises comfort and camaraderie; trips feel professional, but never rigid or formal.
M/Y Ghani Red Sea Liveaboard
13 - 20 April 2026
RED SEA WRECKS & TEC
This Red Sea Tech Liveaboard is a relaxed, supportive introduction to deeper and longer dives, perfect for recreational divers curious about stepping into the world of Tec. You’ll explore some of the Red Sea’s finest wrecks and reefs with expert guidance from Paul Toomer, enjoying more bottom time and a safe, structured path into technical skills.
With training options from 40m to 50m and dedicated support for certified Tec divers, the trip offers something for every level. Aboard the newly refurbished M/Y Ghani, this small-group expedition blends adventure, comfort and confident dive leadership. It’s the ideal gateway into “Tec-Reational” diving without pressure or complexity.
Who These Trips Are Designed For
Diving Matrix escorted trips attract a wide mix of divers:
Recreational divers wanting a safe, well-organised, higher-quality diving holiday.
Technical or CCR divers looking to dive with a leader who understands advanced environments and expedition-style planning.
Divers who appreciate structure and safety but also want an easygoing, enjoyable atmosphere.
Anyone who wants to learn through experience rather than formal instruction — simply being on these trips often elevates your understanding of diving.
Why Dive with Paul Toomer
Diving with Paul means diving with someone who brings decades of real-world knowledge, a calm and reassuring presence, and a genuine passion for helping divers grow. His leadership style creates a space where divers feel confident, supported, and free to enjoy every moment underwater.
Start Your Next Adventure
This page shows all upcoming Diving Matrix escorted holidays, each has limited spaces to preserve the small-group, high-quality experience. Choose the destination that inspires you, secure your spot early, and get ready for a personalised diving journey guided by one of the most experienced instructors in the industry.
ABOUT DIVING MATRIX
Who Are We
We are a team comprised of a RAID ITT and a RAID IT, supported by a wicked bunch of instructrors and divemasters. All utterly dedicated to going the extra mile and with a real passion for quality education.
Advanced Education
Diver training with us is education rather than instruction. We focus on a more advanced approach to tuition, weather it be Recrational, Technical or Instructor level courses. Courses are bespoke, intense, but above all fun!
RAID Quality
RAID is known for their high standards and thorough training methods. With a Quality Assurance system that's second to none you can feel confident with your choice of scuba diving training agency.
Mutliple Locations
Diving Matrix operates globally from RAID Dive Centres, however, we are often found plotting and scheming at the London HQ. Training is completed around the UK, Tenerife, Malta, Egypt, South Africa to name a few.
MORE DIVER TRAINING
Diving Matrix offers a full range of recreational, technical, rebreather, and instructor training courses to suit your needs. With over 20 years of experience teaching diving, we're committed to providing high-quality training that helps divers improve their skills and confidence in the water. Whether you're just starting out or you're an experienced diver looking to take your skills to the next level, we have a course that's right for you. Our experienced instructors are passionate about diving and are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.
So why wait? Check out our full range of courses today and take the first step towards becoming a better, safer, and more confident diver.
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