On the shore diving capital of the world, your dive schedule is practically unlimited. From early morning to midnight, you can grab a tank and wade into one of Bonaire’s more than 70 shore-dive sites from a pristine beach. But with all that diving, make sure to carve out some time to unwind. A late-afternoon dive and subsequent early evening cocktail is the perfect way to relax on any night in the Caribbean.

Happy Hour Dive Site: Salt Pier

Why It’s an Editor’s Pick: One of Bonaire’s most famous shore-diving sites, Salt Pier offers an easily accessible, exciting dip for divers of all certification levels. After making your entry, you’ll zig-zag through the pier’s coral- and sponge-encrusted pillars. Schools of grunts and yellowtail snapper by the hundreds love to congregate here, as well as barracuda, tarpon and octopi. Late afternoon or early evening is arguably the best time to dive Salt Pier, when critters of all sizes are active, feeding and breeding on the artificial reef. Plus, this is when the site looks most magical, as streams of golden light from the low-hanging sun intersect the pillars. The pier is owned by Cargill Salt Company, which makes famous Bonaire salt from seawater and ships it worldwide.

Signature Experience: Salt Pier’s see-forever visibility and shallow depths (20 to 55 feet max) make it a hot spot for underwater photography. Macro lovers can comb the corals and sponges, focusing on subjects from christmas tree worms to seahorses. Wide-angle shooters frame the scene as a whole, taking delight in turtles, spotted eagle rays and schools of fish against the unique backdrop of the criss-crossing pillars.

After exploring the pier, make your way to one of Bonaire’s most popular resorts for a sunset cocktail.

Watch the Sunset during Happy Hour at: Blennies Restaurant

Why It’s an Editor’s Pick: Kick back overlooking the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea and watch as the setting sun paints the sky shades of purple, pink, orange and red. Blennies is one of two restaurants located at Buddy Dive Resort, a Scuba Diving Readers Choice Awards multi-year winner in the World’s Best Dive Operators category. It’s easy to tell why readers love it here. The open-air restaurant and bar sits on the waterfront, where a massive palm thatch-roofed palapa and a swim-up bar connected to the resort pool set the island mood. Daily happy hour is from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and features half-priced house wines, mixed drinks and select beers.

Signature Drink: Fruity rum punch is a Blennies staple. Don’t miss the Friday night Rum Punch Party for free drinks and live music, followed by a pig roast and barbecue. It’s the perfect way to unwind after a long week of diving.