Rocket Frog Divers
Playas del Coco · Guanacaste · Costa Rica
Dive Shop
2011
Nitrox
Shore & Boat
Full
$85
Highlights
- PADI 5 Star IDC with 19 instructors
- Bat Islands bull shark specialist
- Second location in Playa Flamingo
Services & capabilities
Courses & Training
Specialty courses
About this center
PADI 5 Star IDC with 19 instructors, specializing in Bat Islands bull shark diving and Catalina Islands manta rays.
Rocket Frog Divers is a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center (IDC) located at Playa Ocotal, just four kilometers from the popular beach town of Playas del Coco in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Operating since 2011, the center has built an outstanding reputation with a team of 19 PADI Instructors, making it one of the largest professional dive operations in the region.
The center specializes in trips to the Bat Islands (Islas Murcielago), known as Costa Rica's premier big animal dive site. From May to November, divers can expect encounters with bull sharks, while year-round highlights include white-tip reef sharks, eagle rays, and giant Pacific manta rays. The Catalina Islands offer equally impressive diving with manta ray cleaning stations and diverse marine life.
As a PADI IDC center, Rocket Frog Divers trains divers from absolute beginners through to PADI Instructor level. They also operate a second location in Playa Flamingo, providing convenient access for divers staying along the Gold Coast of Guanacaste. Their boats are well-equipped with safety gear, and the professional staff ensures small group sizes for a personalized diving experience.
Opening Hours & Season
Open year-round
Opening hours
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Accommodation & Logistics
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I become a PADI Instructor here?+
Yes, we are a PADI IDC center and run instructor development courses regularly. Contact us for upcoming IDC dates.
What is the best site for shark diving?+
The Bat Islands offer Costa Rica's best shark encounters. Bull sharks are seen from May to November, and white-tip reef sharks year-round.
Do you have a Flamingo location?+
Yes, we operate a second dive shop in Playa Flamingo for convenient access along the Guanacaste Gold Coast.
Claim your dive center’s profile
The claim flow opens with the 2026 launch. Leave a work email and we’ll write to you when claiming opens for your listing — nothing else, no marketing.
Requesting early doesn’t change how your listing appears — it just gets your details ready sooner.