Azamara Cruises Auckland Port Guide 2026/27: Pursuit, Quest, Queens Wharf & Cruises From Auckland
Last checked: 19 August 2026
If you're sailing into Auckland with Azamara, you have chosen a cruise line whose approach to port days suits Auckland particularly well.
Azamara doesn't build its identity around the biggest ship.
Or the most passengers.
Or getting guests ashore for precisely six hours before racing onwards.
Its fleet consists of four smaller R-class ships carrying up to 702 guests, and Azamara describes its approach as Destination Immersion — with longer stays, late departures and overnight calls designed to give guests more time in the places they visit.
That makes Auckland an excellent match.
Because Auckland rewards travellers who go beyond:
Sky Tower. Photo. Bus. Ship.
Give the city a little more time and you find:
Waterfront
Art
Māori and Pacific culture
Historic neighbourhoods
Contemporary Auckland
Excellent restaurants
Wine
Beaches
Harbour
Islands
Galleries
Local neighbourhoods
And during the 2026/27 season, Azamara passengers have some particularly interesting Auckland opportunities.
The current Ports of Auckland schedule shows:
Azamara Pursuit — 19 December 2026
Azamara Pursuit — 20 January 2027
and:
Azamara Quest — 6–7 February 2027.
All are currently scheduled at:
Queens Wharf.
Even better:
All three visits connect with cruises beginning or ending in Auckland.
So for Azamara, Auckland isn't merely a port of call.
It is a gateway.
Azamara Auckland 2026/27: Quick Answers
Which Azamara ships visit Auckland?
The current Auckland schedule includes:
Azamara Pursuit
and:
Azamara Quest.
How many Azamara Auckland calls are currently scheduled?
Three.
Two for Azamara Pursuit and one extended call for Azamara Quest.
Where do Azamara ships dock?
Every currently scheduled Azamara Auckland visit uses:
Queens Wharf.
Can Azamara passengers walk into Auckland?
Yes.
Queens Wharf sits directly on Auckland's downtown waterfront, making independent exploring extremely straightforward.
Does Azamara sail from Auckland?
Yes.
Azamara currently sells cruises departing Auckland aboard both Azamara Pursuit and Azamara Quest during the 2026/27 season. Pursuit departs Auckland on 19 December and 20 January, while Quest begins an Auckland-to-Sydney voyage on 7 February.
Does Azamara stay overnight in Auckland?
Azamara Quest currently arrives on 6 February 2027 at 11:30am and remains at Queens Wharf until 6:00pm on 7 February.
How big are Azamara ships?
Azamara says its smaller ships accommodate up to 702 guests, allowing them to access ports and waterways that larger ships cannot.
Azamara Pursuit — Auckland — 19 December 2026
The first Azamara Auckland visit of the season is:
Saturday 19 December 2026.
Ports of Auckland currently lists:
Ship: Azamara Pursuit
Wharf: Queens Wharf
Pilot arrival: 5:30am
Departure: 6:00pm
Previous port: Tauranga
Next port: Tauranga.
But there's more happening here than that port listing suggests.
Azamara's own cruise programme shows a 15-night Australia & New Zealand voyage from Sydney finishing in Auckland on 19 December.
That same day:
Azamara Pursuit begins another cruise from Auckland.
Azamara currently sells a 16-night New Zealand & Australia Holiday Cruise departing Auckland on 19 December 2026.
So this is:
Turnaround day.
Guests getting off.
Guests getting on.
Hotels.
Luggage.
Airport transfers.
Pre-cruise Auckland.
Post-cruise Auckland.
And Christmas only six days away.
That deserves an exact-date page of its own.
Auckland Before Christmas
The 19 December date gives this call a different character.
Central Auckland will already be deep into Christmas activity.
That means:
Busy shops
Restaurant demand
Events
Summer visitors
End-of-year functions
Cruise passengers
Christmas travellers
For embarking Pursuit guests:
Arrive early.
Spend a night or two in Auckland.
Explore.
Then board.
For disembarking passengers:
Store the bags and enjoy the city rather than automatically heading to the airport hours too early.
Azamara Pursuit — Auckland — 20 January 2027
Azamara Pursuit returns almost exactly a month later.
Ports of Auckland currently lists:
Wednesday 20 January 2027
Queens Wharf
5:30am pilot arrival
6:00pm departure.
Again:
This is a turnaround.
Azamara currently sells a 16-night Melbourne-to-Auckland voyage running from 4–20 January 2027, followed by another 16-night voyage from Auckland to Sydney beginning 20 January.
And passengers wanting something substantially longer can currently combine the Auckland departure into Azamara's:
New Zealand to Singapore Grand Voyage.
That itinerary begins in Auckland on 20 January and runs for 35 nights to Singapore.
That's another strong signal about Auckland's role.
Not simply:
“Port stop.”
But:
Beginning point for major international cruising.
Azamara Quest — Auckland — 6–7 February 2027
This may be the most interesting Azamara visit of the season.
Ports of Auckland currently lists:
Azamara Quest
arriving:
Saturday 6 February 2027 — 11:30am
and departing:
Sunday 7 February 2027 — 6:00pm
from:
Queens Wharf.
Previous port:
Norfolk Island.
Next port:
Tauranga.
And Azamara's cruise programme explains what's happening.
Quest is completing a 14-night South Pacific cruise ending on 7 February, then begins a new 15-night Auckland-to-Sydney New Zealand & Australia cruise the same day.
That gives Auckland:
An overnight call.
A turnaround.
An embarkation port.
A disembarkation port.
All in the same visit.
This should become one of the flagship Azamara pages in the Vintage Views cruise network.
Why the Azamara Quest Overnight Matters
Most cruise visitors experience Auckland during daylight.
Quest guests can experience:
Auckland at night.
That's a completely different city.
Viaduct restaurants.
Britomart.
Ponsonby.
Sky Tower after dark.
K Road.
Waterfront drinks.
A proper dinner ashore.
And because Queens Wharf is right downtown:
You don't need a night-time excursion coach simply to reach the city.
Walk off.
Enjoy Auckland.
Return to the ship.
Subject, of course, to Azamara's actual onboard gangway and security arrangements.
About Azamara
Azamara operates four boutique R-class ships:
Azamara Journey
Azamara Quest
Azamara Pursuit
Azamara Onward
with each carrying up to approximately 702 guests.
That smaller scale is central to the Azamara concept.
Rather than competing with the 4,000–5,000-passenger mega-ship market, Azamara positions itself around:
Destination access.
Longer time ashore.
Late nights.
Overnights.
More immersive travel.
Its current Destination Immersion programme explicitly says extended days, late nights and overnight stays allow guests to explore destinations more deeply.
For Auckland:
That's almost exactly how we think the city should be experienced.
Why Small Ships Work So Well in Auckland
Look at the berth.
Every Azamara call currently uses:
Queens Wharf.
That's the benefit of being on a smaller ship in a city-centre cruise port.
No container-terminal transfer.
No giant bus operation simply to reach downtown.
No remote berth.
You leave the ship.
And Auckland is immediately ahead.
This allows an Azamara passenger to treat the city more like a city-break destination.
Which is much more interesting.
Queens Wharf for Azamara Passengers
Queens Wharf places you beside:
Lower Queen Street
Commercial Bay
Waitematā Station / Britomart
Downtown Ferry Terminal
and within easy walking distance of:
Viaduct Harbour.
For Azamara guests, particularly those staying overnight, this is almost ideal.
Want lunch?
Walk ashore.
Want to return to the ship for a while?
Walk back.
Want dinner later?
Go out again.
That's real destination flexibility.
Internal link: Queens Wharf Auckland Cruise Terminal Guide
Double Decker Discovery for Azamara Guests
Our Double Decker Discovery works particularly well at the beginning of an Azamara Auckland stay.
Not because Azamara passengers necessarily have very little time.
Quite the opposite.
Use the approximately 90-minute city tour to understand Auckland first.
The route covers very different sides of the city:
Downtown Auckland
Tāmaki Drive
Mission Bay
Parnell
Grafton
Karangahape Road
Ponsonby
Auckland Harbour Bridge
Then you're back downtown.
Afterwards?
Return independently to whichever area interested you.
That's a particularly good match with Azamara's destination-immersion style.
Auckland Is More Than Its Waterfront
Queens Wharf is incredibly convenient.
But don't make the mistake of spending two days within 500 metres of the ship.
The waterfront is the introduction.
Auckland's neighbourhoods tell more of the story.
Parnell
Historic.
Leafy.
Architecture.
Galleries.
Cafés.
A very good option for Azamara guests who like exploring somewhere rather than simply observing it from a coach window.
Double Decker Discovery gives you an introduction.
Then come back.
Ponsonby
One of our favourite areas for an Azamara-style visit.
Good restaurants.
Bars.
Boutiques.
Historic villas.
Neighbourhood atmosphere.
This is where I'd send an experienced traveller who says:
“I've seen the Sky Tower. Where do Aucklanders actually go?”
Especially in the evening.
Karangahape Road
More contemporary.
More eclectic.
More creative.
K Road gives you a version of central Auckland quite different from the polished cruise waterfront.
Food.
Bars.
Independent businesses.
Architecture.
Culture.
For an overnight Azamara guest wanting something beyond a conventional cruise excursion:
This is the sort of Auckland worth exploring.
Auckland Art Gallery
Azamara talks about deeper cultural connection.
So:
Visit the gallery.
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki sits in the central city and can easily be combined with:
Albert Park
High Street
Britomart
Queen Street
Lunch
without requiring a full excursion.
For guests disembarking or embarking at Queens Wharf:
It is also a useful half-day activity.
Auckland Museum
If this is your first visit to New Zealand:
Give the museum proper time.
Auckland War Memorial Museum provides context around:
Māori culture
Pacific cultures
New Zealand history
Natural history
The country's military story
It's one of the places where Auckland becomes more than a pleasant harbour city.
A short taxi or rideshare from Queens Wharf is more sensible than using a large part of the day walking uphill.
Viaduct Harbour
For Azamara guests:
Don't just walk through it.
Have lunch there.
Or dinner.
The Viaduct is one of Auckland's natural hospitality areas and particularly convenient from Queens Wharf.
For Quest's overnight:
This is the easiest evening recommendation on the page.
Walk.
Eat.
Drink.
Watch the harbour.
Walk back.
Britomart
Another strong Azamara fit.
Food.
Architecture.
Bars.
Shopping.
City life.
And it's extremely close to Queens Wharf.
For passengers staying overnight:
Britomart gives you a genuine Auckland evening without complex logistics.
Sky Tower
Of course it's worth seeing.
But don't let it become:
Auckland.
For a first visit:
Do the city tour.
See the neighbourhoods.
Explore at street level.
Then go up.
You'll understand the view much better.
For Quest's overnight?
Consider doing Sky Tower after dark.
That's one of the advantages of having the ship stay.
A Great Azamara Auckland Day
For a normal daytime call:
1. Leave Queens Wharf
Already downtown.
2. Double Decker Discovery
Get the Auckland overview.
3. Auckland Art Gallery or Museum
Choose based on your interests.
4. Good lunch
Britomart.
Viaduct.
Ponsonby.
5. Walk
Waterfront or central city.
6. Return to ship
Without turning the whole day into a race.
A Great Azamara Overnight
For Quest on 6–7 February:
Day One Afternoon
Leave the ship.
Double Decker Discovery.
Get orientated.
Late Afternoon
Waterfront or gallery.
Evening
Dinner ashore.
Try:
Viaduct
Britomart
or:
Ponsonby.
After Dinner
Sky Tower after dark.
Or simply enjoy the city.
Day Two
Museum.
Parnell.
Shopping.
Lunch.
Then embark/disembark or continue aboard according to your voyage.
This is exactly what an overnight should be used for.
Go Out for Dinner
This sounds obvious.
But cruise passengers often don't.
The ship's dinner is included.
We know.
But if Azamara has gone to the effort of giving you an overnight destination experience:
Use it.
A meal ashore isn't a failure to extract maximum value from the cruise fare.
It's part of visiting Auckland.
And Azamara's entire brand positioning around late-night and overnight stays is built around giving travellers that deeper destination opportunity.
Waiheke for Azamara Passengers
For a short port call?
We're cautious.
For Azamara Quest's overnight?
Much better.
Now you can travel to Waiheke without feeling as though every ferry departure is a threat.
Wine.
Food.
Island scenery.
Return.
Then still have another part-day in Auckland.
That is how we'd rather see Azamara passengers experience Waiheke.
Matakana
Same principle.
Matakana becomes much more attractive for:
Overnight guests
Pre-cruise travellers
Post-cruise travellers
Repeat Auckland visitors
rather than somebody trying to cram it into a short same-day port call.
Wine.
Art.
Countryside.
Food.
Coast.
It makes a strong contrast with downtown Auckland.
Food & Wine for Azamara Guests
Azamara's Destination Immersion positioning makes food a natural part of the Auckland experience rather than merely a refuelling stop between excursions.
Our advice:
Don't look for one “best Auckland restaurant”.
Choose the area that suits the day.
Viaduct
Waterfront.
Britomart
Urban dining.
Ponsonby
Neighbourhood restaurants.
Parnell
More relaxed historic setting.
Then use a longer pre/post-cruise stay for:
Waiheke
or:
Matakana
if wine is a major priority.
Should Azamara Passengers Go to Hobbiton From Auckland?
You can.
But look at the full voyage first.
Azamara's New Zealand itineraries commonly travel through multiple New Zealand ports, including Tauranga. Pursuit's December Auckland call, for example, is listed by Ports of Auckland between Tauranga calls.
If Hobbiton or Rotorua is a must-do:
Compare the logistics from each port.
Don't automatically sacrifice Auckland simply because a regional excursion exists.
Cruises From Auckland on Azamara Pursuit
This is one of the strongest SEO opportunities on the page.
Azamara currently sells:
19 December 2026
Auckland departure aboard Pursuit on a 16-night New Zealand & Australia Holiday Cruise.
And:
20 January 2027
Auckland departure aboard Pursuit on another 16-night New Zealand & Australia itinerary to Sydney.
Passengers can also begin a 35-night New Zealand-to-Singapore Grand Voyage from Auckland on 20 January.
So this page should naturally target:
Azamara cruises from Auckland
Azamara Pursuit Auckland
Auckland to Sydney Azamara
Azamara Auckland cruise terminal
and:
small ship cruises from Auckland.
Azamara Quest Cruises From Auckland
Quest also uses Auckland as a departure port.
Azamara currently sells:
7 February 2027
as the start of a:
15-night New Zealand & Australia Cruise from Auckland to Sydney.
That's particularly attractive from a content perspective because Quest is already sitting overnight at Queens Wharf before the new voyage begins.
So passengers joining the ship can potentially build:
Auckland stay
Cruise
rather than simply:
airport transfer
cruise.
If Your Azamara Cruise Begins in Auckland
Arrive early.
Azamara's passengers are travelling on destination-focused itineraries.
So it would be slightly strange to treat the embarkation city as something to avoid seeing.
For domestic New Zealand passengers:
One night makes embarkation much easier.
For international travellers:
I'd consider at least two.
Then you've got time for:
City sightseeing
Art
Museum
Restaurants
Waterfront
Waiheke or another larger Auckland experience
before stepping aboard.
If Your Azamara Cruise Ends in Auckland
Same advice in reverse.
Don't necessarily schedule the earliest possible flight.
Queens Wharf gives you an unusually convenient opportunity to turn disembarkation day into:
One last destination day.
Store the luggage.
Tour.
Gallery.
Lunch.
Sky Tower.
Waterfront.
Then airport.
That's a much better end to a cruise than six hours beside an airport departure board.
Azamara Quest's Overnight Turnaround: A Perfect Pre-Cruise Opportunity
This is especially interesting.
Quest arrives on 6 February.
The new voyage begins on 7 February.
For embarking guests who are already in Auckland:
You don't need to assume that because the ship is visible on Saturday you should immediately try to board it.
Use Auckland.
Have dinner.
Stay downtown.
Board according to Azamara's instructions.
Turnaround logistics should follow your cruise documentation, not assumptions based on the ship's arrival time.
What About Luggage?
For Queens Wharf, general Auckland cruise arrangements include nearby luggage-storage options around the downtown ferry/cruise precinct.
This matters particularly for Azamara because so many of its Auckland guests are:
Embarking
Disembarking
Staying in Auckland
Travelling on longer voyages
Our dedicated Queens Wharf guide covers the practical current options in more detail.
Internal link: Queens Wharf Auckland Cruise Terminal Guide
Azamara & Auckland's New Cruise Infrastructure
Azamara demonstrates why Auckland's cruise future is about:
Range.
Not simply bigger ships.
Auckland is building Bledisloe North and Te Waharoa to strengthen its ability to handle much larger cruise vessels. Ports of Auckland says the new terminal is part of a wider $200 million cruise-precinct investment and is due to open in 2027.
But Azamara's ships are at the other end of the spectrum.
Smaller.
Boutique.
Around 700 passengers.
Perfectly suited to established downtown berths such as Queens Wharf.
A strong cruise city should be able to accommodate:
Mega-ships.
Premium mid-sized ships.
Boutique ships.
Overnight calls.
Turnarounds.
Homeport operations.
Auckland increasingly can.
Why Azamara Is Good for Auckland
A 702-guest ship doesn't create the same single-day volume as a 4,500-passenger vessel.
That's not the only measure that matters.
Azamara guests may:
Stay overnight
Eat ashore at night
Spend extra pre-cruise nights
Spend extra post-cruise nights
Visit galleries
Visit restaurants
Take local tours
Explore regional wine
Spend longer in the destination
Azamara itself says its guests are drawn to the destinations it visits and that its smaller ships and longer stays are designed to enable deeper cultural connection.
For Auckland's visitor economy:
That's an excellent type of cruise passenger.
Azamara Pursuit vs Azamara Quest in Auckland
Pursuit
Two calls.
Both Queens Wharf.
Both turnaround dates.
Strong cruises-from-Auckland angle.
Quest
One call.
Queens Wharf.
Overnight.
Turnaround.
Strong Auckland overnight + embarkation angle.
This makes the content easy to separate without cannibalisation.
Exact Azamara Pages We Should Build
Azamara Pursuit — Auckland — 19 December 2026
Focus:
Christmas Auckland
Queens Wharf
Turnaround
Cruise ending
Cruise beginning
Pre/post-cruise hotels and sightseeing
Azamara Pursuit — Auckland — 20 January 2027
Focus:
Turnaround
Auckland-to-Sydney
35-night Auckland-to-Singapore Grand Voyage
Summer Auckland
Azamara Quest — Auckland — 6–7 February 2027
This should be the flagship.
Focus:
Overnight
Queens Wharf
Evening Auckland
Dining ashore
Turnaround
Auckland-to-Sydney embarkation
These three pages will be far more useful than producing generic duplicated “Azamara in Auckland” articles.
Frequently Asked Questions: Azamara Auckland
Is Azamara visiting Auckland in 2026/27?
Yes.
Ports of Auckland currently lists three Azamara calls involving Azamara Pursuit and Azamara Quest.
Which Azamara ships visit Auckland?
Azamara Pursuit and Azamara Quest.
When is Azamara Pursuit in Auckland?
19 December 2026 and 20 January 2027.
When is Azamara Quest in Auckland?
6–7 February 2027.
Where do Azamara ships dock in Auckland?
All currently scheduled Azamara visits use Queens Wharf.
Is Azamara Quest staying overnight in Auckland?
Yes.
The current port schedule has Quest arriving at 11:30am on 6 February and leaving at 6pm on 7 February.
Does Azamara cruise from Auckland?
Yes.
Current Azamara programmes include Auckland departures aboard both Pursuit and Quest.
Is Azamara Pursuit turning around in Auckland?
Yes.
Its December and January Auckland dates connect arriving cruises with new Auckland departures.
Is Azamara Quest turning around in Auckland?
Yes.
Quest's South Pacific voyage ends on 7 February and a new Auckland-to-Sydney cruise begins that day.
How many passengers do Azamara ships carry?
Azamara says its boutique ships accommodate up to approximately 702 guests.
How many ships does Azamara have?
Four: Journey, Quest, Pursuit and Onward.
Is Azamara a small-ship cruise line?
Yes.
Azamara describes itself as a small-ship cruise line focused on Destination Immersion.
Why does Azamara stay longer in ports?
Azamara says extended days, late nights and overnight stays are part of its Destination Immersion approach, giving guests more time to explore destinations.
Can Azamara passengers walk into Auckland?
Yes.
From Queens Wharf, central Auckland is immediately accessible.
Is Auckland a tender port for Azamara?
No for the currently scheduled calls. Pursuit and Quest are listed at Queens Wharf.
Can I explore Auckland independently?
Very easily.
Queens Wharf is one of the strongest downtown cruise berths for independent exploration.
Is Auckland Art Gallery worth visiting?
For an Azamara-style cultural visit, absolutely.
It works particularly well alongside central Auckland, Albert Park and Britomart.
Can I eat dinner ashore during the Quest overnight?
Subject to Azamara's onboard gangway arrangements, the central Queens Wharf location makes evening dining ashore exceptionally convenient.
Is Waiheke realistic?
For the overnight Quest call or a pre/post-cruise stay, yes — much more so than during a short port call.
Can I take an independent Auckland shore excursion?
Yes.
Always work around Azamara's actual embarkation/all-aboard information.
How long is Vintage Views' Auckland tour?
Approximately 90 minutes.
Does the tour cross Auckland Harbour Bridge?
Yes.
Is Vintage Views open-top?
No.
Dorothy is an enclosed vintage London Routemaster.
What should I do after Double Decker Discovery?
For Azamara guests we'd particularly suggest:
Auckland Art Gallery
Museum
Parnell
Viaduct
Ponsonby
Sky Tower
Dinner ashore during an overnight stay
rather than simply booking another long coach tour.
Our Recommended Azamara Auckland Day
Morning
Walk from Queens Wharf.
Take Double Decker Discovery.
See the broad city first.
Late Morning
Art Gallery.
Or Museum.
Lunch
Britomart.
Viaduct.
Parnell.
Afternoon
Walk.
Shop.
Explore.
Then:
Ship.
A good port day does not have to be complicated.
Our Recommended Azamara Auckland Overnight
For Quest:
Day One
Arrive.
Explore the city.
Double Decker Discovery.
Perhaps gallery or waterfront.
Evening
Go out.
Dinner in:
Viaduct.
Britomart.
Ponsonby.
Then:
Sky Tower after dark if you wish.
Day Two
Museum.
Parnell.
Shopping.
Lunch.
Then continue with your voyage or embark according to Azamara's instructions.
That is destination immersion.
Not simply destination attendance.
Our Recommended Azamara Pre-Cruise Stay
If your voyage begins in Auckland:
Two nights if you can.
First evening
Dinner.
Waterfront.
Full day
Double Decker Discovery.
Museum or gallery.
Neighbourhood Auckland.
Embarkation morning
Breakfast.
Relax.
Queens Wharf.
Ship.
You don't need to arrive at Auckland Airport and immediately leave Auckland behind.
Why Vintage Views Writes Azamara Guides
Because Azamara passengers are exactly the kind of visitors who benefit from detailed local information.
You have:
Smaller ships.
Central berths.
Longer stays.
Overnights.
Turnarounds.
Guests looking for local experience.
So our job should be more useful than:
“Auckland is New Zealand's largest city. Visit Sky Tower.”
Instead:
Here's your exact berth.
Here's how your date works.
Here's why your ship is staying overnight.
Here's where to eat.
Here's what to see after dark.
Here's what is worth revisiting after the city tour.
Here's how to turn embarkation day into part of your Auckland holiday.
That's the information travellers actually need.
Continue Planning Your Azamara Auckland Visit
Internal link: Auckland Cruise Port Guide 2026/27
The complete Auckland cruise hub.
Internal link: Queens Wharf Cruise Terminal Guide
Essential for every current Azamara call.
Internal link: Auckland Shore Excursions
Independent local touring.
Internal link: Double Decker Discovery
Our approximately 90-minute introduction to Auckland.
Internal link: Auckland Art Gallery Guide
A particularly good fit for Azamara guests.
Internal link: Viaduct Harbour Guide
Excellent for lunch and overnight dining.
Internal link: Te Waharoa & Bledisloe North
Auckland's wider cruise infrastructure story.
Official Azamara & Auckland Information
For exact Azamara itineraries:
Use Azamara.
The cruise line currently has Auckland departures aboard Pursuit and Quest and describes its small-ship experience around Destination Immersion, late-night calls and overnight stays.
For current Auckland berth information:
Use Ports of Auckland.
As checked on 19 August 2026, all three currently listed Azamara calls use Queens Wharf.
Berths can change.
Times can change.
Cruise itineraries can change.
Your Azamara documentation remains the final authority for:
Embarkation
Disembarkation
Gangway hours
All-aboard
Luggage
Voyage-specific procedures
Vintage Views independently maintains this guide to help Azamara guests experience more of Auckland.
And with a cruise line built around staying longer?