Feb-Apr or Oct-Nov
Halong Bay once the day-boats leave
The bay slows when the day-boats pull out and the junk swings on its night anchor.
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Vietnam. 2 min read.
The window
Shoulder weeks cut the day-boat traffic and keep the water calmer for overnight junks.
Stay overnight on the water if you can. Once the day-boats leave, Halong Bay drops a gear. The limestone walls go quiet, and the only sound is the hull against the anchor line.
Experiential
Take your cup of tea up on deck after dinner. That half hour is the whole reason for sleeping aboard.
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