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Overview Ask a hundred people what their favorite cruise ship is and the chances are pretty good that some of them will name the Celebrity Century. When she was first launched in 1995, the Celebrity Century was immediately recognized as one of the most elegant ships built in many years. Not gaudy, not flamboyant and not pretentious in any way, the Century is traditional but certainly not out of date.

When she was refurbished in 2006, the project engineers understood the task at hand and were able to add many new features without changing the classic character of the ship. So, the Celebrity Century successfully retains her unique charm while offering many of the features and amenities found on the most modern cruise ships.

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Among the most impressive sights aboard the Celebrity Century cruise ship is the Grand Foyer, where the impressive scenery captivates observers with its double staircases, and the expansive space of the soaring atrium. From the Grand Foyer, you may wish to travel up the staircase to the library, where you can curl up with a good book as you enjoy the quiet luxury in warmth and comfort. After that, feel free to use one of the Internet stations to check your e-mail and stay in touch with friends on land, before heading off to the Cova Cafe for something hot and delicious to drink. Enjoy classical music while you discuss your plans for the rest of the day with ship-mates and consider all the possibilities that await you on this massive vessel filled with fun activities.

What a way to get away from it all! The Century cruise is one for those who not only enjoy a good martini bar, but also love dancing under chandeliers as well as taking in the sounds of a grand piano at Michael’s Club while enjoying a drink or two late into the night. Head back to your comfortably furnished room with an ocean view when it’s time to rest up for another exciting day. When you awake, enjoy a swim in the pool or relax by the pool-side while indulging in a refreshing beverage, as you breathe in in the revitalizing sea air. You may find it to be an excellent day for a trip to the hair salon, where you can try a new hair style, then head over the AquaSpa to be transported to a whole new level of relaxation and tranquility.

The Celebrity Century ship layout features even more, with the Islands Cafe, Sunset Bar, and fresh sushi available all day, you’ll enjoy the ocean in true luxury with your friends or family when you explore all the invigorating amenities like the fitness center, where you can take a yoga or Pilates class and have an exhilarating workout, or dance late into the evening in the Hemisphere Lounge as you forget about time. On the upper decks, enjoy a jogging track or the sports court for a little friendly competitiveness. Regardless of how you choose to spend your time, you’ll feel free as a bird soaring through the air as you sail the sea in this luxurious vessel, the Century cruise line.

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Celebrity Century Cruise Ship

Celebrity Century is a Century-class cruise ship owned and operated by Celebrity Cruises, and is a sister ship to Celebr

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Celebrity Century is a Century-class cruise ship owned and operated by Celebrity Cruises, and is a sister ship to Celebrity Mercury. It entered service in December 1995 as Century and was refurbished and renamed in 2006.

Celebrity Century was built by the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The 12-deck cruise ship has a length of 248m, a beam of 32m and a draught of 7.6m. Its gross tonnage is 71,545t.

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The vessel has 907 cabins and can accommodate 1,814 passengers. The ship can sail at a maximum speed of 21.5kt.

Celebrity Century will sail from Baltimore, US, for ten winter cruises beginning in November 2011. The ship will replace Celebrity Mercury to offer cruises to the Caribbean and Bahamas.

Celebrity Century refurbishment

Celebrity Century underwent a $55m refurbishment in April 2006, which added a variety of features found in Millennium-Class ships.

It is the largest cruise ship makeover completed by Fincantieri shipyard at Palermo in Italy.

The refurbishment involved upgrading all staterooms, the addition of suites, a new speciality restaurant, and spa and fitness centre upgrades.

A total of 314 new private verandas and 14 new sky suites were added.

Millennium-Century design

Based on the Century-class cruise ship design, Celebrity Century also incorporates Millennium-class features. The design integrates a clipper bow, a compact stern and a large straight funnel.

The ship also features a three-deck high atrium. The Murano restaurant located in the centre of the ship is adorned with handmade Murano glass chandeliers.

The ship has 907 staterooms available in a range of room categories including: Penthouse Suite, Royal Suite, Sky Suite, Century Suite, Sunset Veranda Stateroom, Concierge Class Veranda, Family Ocean View Strm Veranda, Deluxe Ocean View Strm Veranda, Deluxe Ocean View Strm Veranda, Ocean View Stateroom and Inside Stateroom.

The rooms range from 174ft² to 1,101ft². In-room facilities include TV, telephones, air conditioning, bathrobes, bathroom accessories and hair dryer, mini-refrigerator and personal safe. Premium rooms feature a veranda, multi-function television, DVD and CD players, individually controlled lighting system and bathroom including tub with whirlpool jets and stall shower.

Century dining and entertainment

The ship has three restaurants: Murano, Ocean Grill and Grand Restaurant. Murano is a speciality restaurant located in the middle of the ship. Grand Restaurant is a two-story dining room that offers gourmet cuisine. Cova Café on Deck 5 offers pastries and cookies as well as coffees and teas.

Celebrity Century’s newly refurbished lounges include Crystal Lounge, Rendez-Vous Lounge and Hemispheres observation lounge. The new X-Treme is a teen lounge dedicated to teenage travellers. Bars onboard include Martini Bar, Sky Bar, Sushi Bar and Sunset Bar.

The casino located on Entertainment Deck features slot machines and gaming tables. Fun Factory on Deck 3 offers a variety of games and activities to children ages 3-11 years.

Celebrity Theatre offers live performances, while the Cinema and Conference Room on Deck 5 hosts lectures and first-run feature films. Crystal Room on Entertainment Deck is dedicated to dancing and after-dinner entertainment. The ship has a fresh-water pool on the Resort Deck. A jagging track is also located on the Sunrise Deck.

Boulevard Shops on Deck 6 includes boutiques and jewellery stores. Images on Entertainment Deck features large-screen TVs and offers drinks along with ball games. Other facilities include a computer room with internet access, an art gallery, a card room and a library.

Spa and fitness centre

AquaSpa offers beauty treatments, facials, massage therapies, herbal steam baths, acupuncture, detox wraps and body therapies. The spa also offers speciality treatments to teen passengers.

The fitness centre features the latest equipment and offers yoga and pilates classes.

Century propulsion

The vessel is propelled by four MAN B&W L48/60 four-stroke diesel engines. These engines drive two controllable pitch propellers, providing a total power out put of 31,130kW.

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Year Built: 1995
Year Refurbished: 2010

Double Occupancy Capacity: 1817

Celebrity Century® features new accommodations that include 314 new private verandas, fourteen new Sky Suites and 174 new-and utterly entrancing-Concierge Class staterooms complete with fresh-cut flowers, a luxurious pillow menu, and upgraded bathroom amenities, even personalized stationery.

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Ship Name: Celebrity Century
Year Entered Present Fleet: 1995
Ship Class: Century
Maximum Capacity: 2,110
Number of Passenger Decks: 12
Number of Crew: 860
Officers' Nationality: Greek
Ocean-View without Balcony: 195
Ocean-View with Balcony: 319
Total Inside Staterooms: 318
Tonnage (GRT): 71,545
Capacity Based on Double Occupancy: 1,817
Country of Registry: Malta
Total Staterooms: 907
Suites with Balcony: 75
Crew/Hotel Staff Nationality: International

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Immerse yourself in Celebrity Century’s warm, open spaces and soaring atriums. Indulge in her restorative AquaSpa by Elemis. This ship has a stylish look and a smaller, more intimate size perfect for mingling with new friends as you sip an after dinner drink and watch the world unfold before you.

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Where Is the Celebrity Century Cruise Ship Now?

By Michael Ferguson

The Celebrity Century Cruise Ship is one of the most iconic vessels in the world. It began its life in 1995 with Celebrity Cruises as a luxury cruise liner.

The ship was designed to take passengers on some of the most luxurious cruises to exotic destinations around the world. For nearly 25 years, Celebrity Century has been taking thousands of passengers each year on unforgettable journeys to some of the most beautiful places on Earth.

Celebrity Century has always been known for its lavish amenities and top-notch service. The ship features multiple restaurants and cafes, a full-service spa, and spacious cabins with private balconies.

There are also plenty of activities on board, including karaoke nights, movie screenings, and live entertainment. Passengers also have access to a fully stocked library and a variety of onboard shops selling souvenirs and other items.

The ship has won several awards throughout its tenure, including being named “Best Overall Cruise Ship” by Cruise Critic in 2019 and 2020. As one of the oldest ships in the fleet, it has become a favorite among passengers who appreciate its classic design and timeless elegance.

After decades of providing memorable experiences for travelers around the world, Celebrity Century is now sailing in the Mediterranean Sea as part of the Celebrity Cruises fleet. It will be making stops at various ports along its route, giving passengers a chance to explore some of Europe’s most renowned cities and sights. The ship is also scheduled to sail through the Suez Canal later this year before heading across the Atlantic Ocean for an extended Caribbean season beginning in 2021.

Celebrity Century is a true testament to luxury cruising – offering all that one could want from a modern cruise liner while still maintaining its classic style from when it first set sail back in 1995. With its timeless elegance and countless amenities, there’s no wonder why it’s still one of the most popular ships in Celebrity Cruises’ fleet today!

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Celebrity Cruises ships from newest to oldest — a complete list

What's the newest Celebrity Cruises ship? If you're thinking about booking a trip with Celebrity, it's a good thing to find out.

The newest Celebrity ship is typically also the Celebrity ship with the most bells and whistles and the most up-to-date venues, including cabins, restaurants, bars and attractions. It's what you want if you desire the very latest and greatest in a vessel for your Celebrity Cruises vacation.

Right now, the newest Celebrity cruise ship is Celebrity Beyond. It just debuted in April 2022.

Although Celebrity Beyond is barely more than a year old, it'll soon be supplanted as the newest Celebrity Cruises vessel by Celebrity Ascent — a very similar vessel in the same Edge-class series of ships as Celebrity Beyond. Celebrity Ascent begins sailing in December 2023.

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Other relatively new Celebrity cruise ships include Celebrity Apex , Celebrity Flora and Celebrity Edge . All began sailing in the last five years.

In all, Celebrity Cruises operates 15 vessels. On average, the line comes out with a new ship every two years, and it typically keeps vessels in its fleet for around 20 to 30 years before retiring them from the fleet. The oldest Celebrity ship, Celebrity Millennium, is 23 years old.

In general, Celebrity's newest ships are bigger and packed with more venues than its older ships. If you are looking for Celebrity ships with the most restaurants, bars, lounges and other amenities, you'll want to stick to vessels built in the last few years.

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That said, the above is a generalization that comes with an asterisk. One of Celebrity's newest ships, Celebrity Flora, is also one of its smallest ships.

With room for just 100 passengers, Celebrity Flora is one of three very small vessels in the Celebrity fleet that operate year-round tours in the Galapagos. It's essentially an entirely different business for Celebrity than the mainstream, big-ship cruising that is at the core of the company.

Celebrity is, in a sense, two cruise lines in one: a big-ship brand with 12 vessels that carry 2,000 to 3,000 passengers and sail around the world, and a Galapagos cruise tour operator with three tiny vessels that carry just 16 to 100 people. We include all of the vessels in this guide.

Here, every Celebrity Cruises ship currently in operation is ranked from newest to oldest:

1. Celebrity Beyond

Maiden voyage: 2022 Size: 141,420 tons Passenger capacity: 3,260

2. Celebrity Apex

Maiden voyage: 2020 Size: 130,818 tons Passenger capacity: 2,910

3. Celebrity Flora

Maiden voyage: 2019 Size: 5,739 tons Passenger capacity: 100

4. Celebrity Edge

Maiden voyage: 2018 Size: 130,818 tons Passenger capacity: 2,908

5. Celebrity Reflection

Maiden voyage: 2012 Size: 135,366 tons Passenger capacity: 3,046

6. Celebrity Silhouette

Maiden voyage: 2011 Size: 122,210 tons Passenger capacity: 2,886

7. Celebrity Eclipse

Maiden voyage: 2010 Size: 121,878 tons Passenger capacity: 2,850

8. Celebrity Equinox

Maiden voyage: 2009 Size: 121,878 tons Passenger capacity: 2,850

9. Celebrity Solstice

Maiden voyage: 2008 Size: 121,878 tons Passenger capacity: 2,850

10. Celebrity Xploration

Maiden voyage: 2007 Size: 320 tons Passenger capacity: 16

11. Celebrity Constellation

Maiden voyage: 2002 Size: 91,000 tons Passenger capacity: 2,170

12. Celebrity Summit

Maiden voyage: 2001 Size: 91,000 tons Passenger capacity: 2,158

13. Celebrity Infinity

Maiden voyage: 2001 Size: 91,000 tons Passenger capacity: 2,170

14. Celebrity Xpedition

Maiden voyage: 2001 Size: 2,842 tons Passenger capacity: 48

15. Celebrity Millennium

Maiden voyage: 2000 Size: 91,000 tons Passenger capacity: 2,137

What is the newest Celebrity Cruises ship?

The newest Celebrity cruise ship is Celebrity Beyond. As noted above, it debuted in April 2022. Measuring 141,420 gross tons, it's also the biggest cruise ship in the Celebrity fleet.

What is the oldest Celebrity Cruises ship?

The oldest Celebrity cruise ship is Celebrity Millennium. It was unveiled in 2000, right at the turn of the millennium (hence its name).

What new Celebrity Cruises ships are coming?

Celebrity Cruises currently has two new cruise ships on order. The first to arrive will be Celebrity Ascent in December 2023. It will be followed by an as yet unnamed vessel in 2025.

The two Celebrity Cruises ships on order will be the fourth and fifth ships in Celebrity's Edge-class series of vessels that began debuting in 2018. The first three ships in the series are Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Apex and Celebrity Beyond.

The Edge-class vessels are being built at the giant Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in St. Nazaire, France.

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What is the newest Celebrity Cruises ship available for booking?

Celebrity Ascent is the newest Celebrity Cruises ship that you can book right now. While Celebrity Ascent isn't yet sailing, its initial sailings scheduled for December 2023 are already on sale, as are future sailings through April 2025. The other, as yet unnamed Celebrity Cruises ship on order for delivery in 2025 has yet to open for bookings.

What is the newest class of Celebrity Cruises ships?

The Edge class is the newest class of Celebrity Cruises ships. Currently in the midst of rolling out, it'll be made up of at least five vessels.

The first Edge-class vessel, Celebrity Edge, debuted in 2018. Two more — Celebrity Apex and Celebrity Beyond — began sailing in 2020 and 2022, respectively.

The last two ships in the series currently on order, Celebrity Ascent and an as yet unnamed sister vessel, are due in December 2023 and sometime in 2025, respectively.

The Edge-class vessels aren't just the newest ships in the Celebrity fleet but are also the most advanced vessels in the Celebrity fleet. Designed to carry 2,908 to 3,260 passengers apiece at double occupancy, they each have such innovative new features as "infinite veranda" cabins with outward-facing walls that are entirely made of glass.

Another innovative feature of the Edge-class ships is the 90-ton platform along the side of each of the vessels called the Magic Carpet. As big as a tennis court, the platforms are cantilevered over the side of the vessels and can be raised and lowered to serve different functions — from a waterside bar to a water shuttle boarding area.

What's the difference between newer and older Celebrity Cruises ships?

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By Carl Pettit

Last updated: March 31st, 2024

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If you love nature on a grand scale, you’ll find plenty of things to do in Flåm, Norway, where you’ll discover a world of spectacular beauty and intriguing cultural heritage.

Tucked at the end of the majestic Aurlandsfjord, surrounded by the lush valleys that indent Norway’s western coastline, Flåm offers an unforgettable blend of adventure and tranquility.

You can ride the famous Flåm Railway through stunning landscapes or paddle the UNESCO-listed Aurlandsfjord. History aficionados will enjoy attractions like the Borgund Stave Church and the Flåm Railway Museum, both offering insights into the region’s past.

With its scenic setting and rich cultural sites, Flåm promises an authentic Norwegian vacation, whatever your interest.

Admire the Borgund Stave Church

Borgund Stave Church

As you approach the Borgund Stave Church, you’ll be transported back to the 12th century. This steepled edifice’s elaborate wooden architecture, characterized by its distinct stave construction and ornate, scale-like carvings, showcases the region’s medieval Christian heritage.

Step inside to explore the church’s well-preserved interior, adorned with ancient artifacts and religious iconography, illuminated by atmospheric natural lighting that enhances this space’s sense of reverence and history.

Learn about the captivating history of the church, from its significance as a place of worship and pilgrimage site to its enduring legacy as a cultural landmark over the centuries. Pay attention to notable elements here as well, like the Norse pagan-era “dragon” heads.

Also, don’t miss the chance to explore the grounds, where you’ll find picturesque vistas and relaxing surroundings perfect for contemplation, as well as a collection of tombstones bordering this ancient church.

Feel the Mist at Tvindefossen Waterfall

Tvindefossen Waterfall

When standing before Tvindefossen Waterfall, you’ll be mesmerized by the thunderous roar of cascading water plunging over 380 feet into the gorge below.

Feeling the icy mist on your face as you gaze up at this majestic natural wonder, which is surrounded by greenery and towering cliffs. Visiting the waterfall is one of the most popular things to do in Flåm.

This is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Norway , so remember to take out your phone to capture the rainbow hues that frequently appear in the mist as you experience the unbridled force of nature.

You can also head off for a stroll along the well-maintained pathways that lead to various viewpoints, offering different perspectives of the waterfall’s incredible beauty, along with the tree-lined slopes framing this soaring cascade.

Majestic view of the Tvindefossen Waterfall

Legend has it that Tvindefossen was once a meeting spot for trolls (now, apparently, turned into petrified stone), further enhancing its mystical allure.

Learn About Fish at the Norwegian Wild Salmon Center

At the Norwegian Wild Salmon Center, in Lærdal, about an hour north of Flam , you’ll be greeted by the incredible beauty of Norway’s imposing, fjord-indented landscapes.

Here, you can delve into the crucial conservation efforts dedicated to preserving the local Atlantic salmon population, which finds sanctuary in these pristine waters.

Explore interactive exhibits and educational displays that delve into the fascinating life cycle of salmon, from their spawning grounds in nearby rivers to their migration out to the open sea, along with their eventual return to their native streams.

You’ll also learn about the challenges confronting salmon populations and the significance of sustainable practices to safeguard this precious resource along the Lærdalselva River.

A trip to the Norwegian Wild Salmon Center will help enhance your grasp of salmon’s ecological importance to the region, fostering a deeper appreciation for Norway’s cultural ties to this important species.

Visit the Wooden Flåm Church

Flåm Church

The Flåm Church is the perfect showcase of Norwegian architecture and character.

With origins dating back to the 17th century, this local landmark stands as a poignant symbol of the region’s past. The church’s spiritual importance over the centuries makes it one of the most culturally significant things you can do in Flåm.

Upon entering the church, you’ll be greeted by a lovely interior, adorned with crafted wood carvings, antique furnishings, and radiant stained-glass windows. The windows, along with the chain chandeliers hanging from the low ceilings, cast ethereal hues inside.

Pause to soak in the soothing atmosphere and centuries of history within these dark, wooden walls. Whether you’re drawn by its sublime architecture, cultural significance, or spiritual essence, a visit to the Flåm Church will link you to Norway’s storied past.

Ride the Flåm Railway

Flåm Railway

If you hop on the Flåm Railway, prepare to be enchanted by one of the world’s most scenic and precipitous train rides. If you’ve never been to Flåm before and want a taste of the wild beauty of the fjords, then this is one of the best things to do in Norway .

Wonder at the spectacular vistas of towering mountains, cascading waterfalls, and lush valleys unfolding outside your window as you make your way up to the Myrdal mountain station.

The Flåm Railway, renowned for its world-class engineering, includes a layover at the Kjosfossen waterfall stop where the train pauses, allowing you to disembark and admire this thundering cascade up close.

This short but exhilarating journey by rain, which takes roughly two hours, will see you traversing tunnels, trundling over bridges, and climbing steep gradients, while you enjoy informative commentary on Norway’s verdant, glacier-carved landscapes.

Take Photos at Kjosfossen Waterfall

Kjosfossen Waterfall

A visit to the Kjosfossen Waterfall, with its deafening rumble of water cascading 738 feet into the gorge below, numbers among the most memorable things you can do in Flåm.

Experience the damp, swirling mist from the falls on your face as you behold this awesome spectacle of nature, enveloped by cliffs and foliage.

Kjosfossen Station

Once you disembark from the Flåm Railway at Kjosfossen station, where the train briefly pauses to give passengers time to admire the colossal waterfall, you’ll be awe-struck by the sheer power of nature.

Adding to the ambiance of the surroundings here, you’ll hear the captivating Huldra song being played, which is meant to evoke the mystical charm of the forest-dwelling Huldras. These mythological creatures are attractive women with tails and long hair, a part of Norway’s complex folklore.

The combination of the gorgeous Norwegian waterfall and the haunting music is enough to make you think these seductive spirits could even be real.

Enjoy Soaring Views at Stegastein Viewpoint

Stegastein Viewpoint

If you opt to visit Stegastein Viewpoint, prepare to be mesmerized by unparalleled panoramic views of the Aurlandsfjord, one of the best fjords in Norway , stretching away below.

Perched 2,133 feet above sea level, this bent-elbow-shaped architectural marvel juts out from the mountainside, offering you an unobstructed vista of the fjord and surrounding mountainsides plunging into the water.

Revel in the wonderful scenery here as you stand at the entrance to the platform. Then, if you have a head for heights, stroll out to the glass barrier at the end of the walkway, which will make you feel as though you’re floating above the fjord and valley below.

Beautiful view of the Stegastein Viewpoint

Stegastein Viewpoint offers more than just scenic beauty; it’s a marvel of modern engineering with a sleek, minimalist structure that blends seamlessly with the natural surroundings, inviting you to become one with the fjords that Norway is known for .

Drive Through the World’s Longest Road Tunnel

Aurland-Laerdal Tunnel

If time allows, take an exhilarating journey through the Aurland-Laerdal Tunnel and navigate its winding passages, which slice through the heart of the Norwegian mountains , conveniently connecting the municipalities of Aurland and Laerdal.

Spanning 15 miles, this is the longest road tunnel in the world, offering you a spellbinding look at humanity’s engineering prowess.

As you head into the depths of the tunnel, you’ll catch sight of its intriguing design qualities, including its arresting lighting installations (an almost eerie blue, with tinges of yellow) and large caves, used as turnaround areas, carved out of the rock walls.

Sample Craft Beer at the Aegir Brewery & Pub

Aegir Brewery & Pub Photo by Bernt Rostad on Flickr, licensed under CC BY 2.0

Make your way to the Aegir Brewery & Pub in Flåm to immerse yourself in the aroma of freshly brewed beer, and the cozy ambiance of a traditional Norwegian pub.

Set among the region’s stunning fjord landscapes, this charming Norse-themed brewery has wooden walls, a circular interior, and a welcoming fireplace, making it an ideal retreat for beer enthusiasts.

Indulge in a tasting session of Aegir’s award-winning handcrafted beers, each brewed with locally sourced ingredients and inspired by Norse mythology. You can also learn about the brewing process during a brewery tour, gaining insights into the art of beer production.

Try to make time for a meal at the brewery’s restaurant, should you feel peckish; there’s a spectacular buffet of local specialties at lunchtime. Savor the renowned Nordic-inspired cuisine and warm ambiance, complementing your meal with Aegir’s exceptional brews, set among the company of Vikings, or at least their descendants.

Read: Norwegian Food: Iconic Dishes to Try

Kayak Along Aurlandsfjord

Aurlandsfjord

Who could resist the opportunity to embark on an exhilarating kayaking adventure along the UNESCO-listed Aurlandsfjord near Flam, immersed in its dramatic beauty?

This kayaker’s paradise, with its serene waters and spectacular scenery, can easily be enjoyed by booking a kayak tour out of Flåm. Navigate pristine waters bordered by gigantic cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and verdant foliage.

Kayaking in Aurlandsfjord

Kayaking along Aurlandsfjord will provide you with a distinct vantage point to explore its pristine landscapes, hidden coves, secluded beaches , and remote villages surrounded by flower-filled meadows.

If you’re lucky, you’ll also be able to spot seals, porpoises, and eagles thriving in the diverse landscapes of Aurlandsfjord.

Swing by the Flåm Railway Museum

Flåm Railway Museum Photo by Bernt Rostad on Flickr, licensed under CC BY 2.0

Visit the Flåm Railway Museum for a nostalgic rail trip back in time, unraveling the captivating history of one of the world’s most scenic and steep railways.

Discover exhibits featuring vintage locomotives, railway artifacts, and interactive displays, vividly depicting the Flåm Railway’s construction and historical significance.

Explore the engineering feats and hurdles encountered during the railway’s development, including the tunnel and bridge construction that took place on such challenging gradients.

You’ll also get to learn about the railway’s cultural and social impact on local communities and the tourism that’s so important to Norway .

Experience Farm Life at the Otternes Bygdetun Museum

Otternes Bygdetun Museum

Familiarize yourself with the essence of Norwegian rural life at Otternes Bygdetun Museum, an interesting side-stop to consider when visiting Flåm.

While the buildings here are now closed, you can still wander around this picturesque historical site and take in the preserved 18th and 19th-century farmsteads that make up this open-air museum.

The charming wooden buildings here include farmhouses, barns, and outbuildings, which, even though you can no longer enter them, will give you some insight into traditional Norwegian architecture and craftsmanship.

Located within walking distance from Flåm, the Otternes Bygdetun Museum will offer you incredible views of the Aurlandsfjord, and the mountain village of Flåm itself, while also providing you with a glimpse into Norway’s rural past.

Embrace Your Inner Viking at Viking Valley (Njardarheimr)

Viking Valley

If you’re fascinated by the legacy of the Vikings, you’re in for a treat at Viking Valley (Njardarheimr). Here, you can dive into Viking lore in an authentic re-creation of a classic Viking village.

At Njardarheimr, immerse yourself in life as it was a millennium ago. Take in the meticulously constructed longhouses, workshops, and artisan stalls, where skilled craftspeople demonstrate traditional Viking techniques.

Engage in interactive activities like ax throwing and archery, plunging yourself into Viking battle training. Delve into Viking culture, mythology, and history through interactive experiences, which will offer you some enthralling insights into the Viking world.

Book a Celebrity Cruises voyage to Norway for a delightful trip to the majestic Aurlandsfjord and the picturesque village of Flåm, where you’ll bear witness to nature’s grandeur. Browse our cruises to Flam and plan your Nordic adventure.

Carl Pettit

Carl Pettit is a musician and writer who has written about culture, finance, food, politics and travel for AFAR, Fodor’s Travel, Yahoo News and many other media outlets. He’s set up permanent camp in more than eight cities (on three different continents) in his life so far, all in an attempt to cure his seemingly incurable wanderlust.

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Finding the Line Between Celebrity and Politician With Tressie McMillan Cottom

What beyoncé, taylor swift and donald trump all understand..

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Taylor, Beyoncé, if you’re listening, if you want to come on MOO and talk to us —

Oh, definitely.

Yeah, we’re here.

We’ll kick Ross off for that.

If you want to come on MOO —

No question.

— and talk to us by contacting Tressie first, I just want to inject there.

That is totally fair.

From New York Times Opinion, I’m Lydia Polgreen.

I’m Michelle Cottle.

I’m Ross Douthat.

And this is “Matter of Opinion.”

[MUSIC PLAYING]

So, this week is Carlos’s turn to be out, but in his place, we have invited our brilliant colleague, Tressie McMillan Cottom. Tressie is a sociologist and a cultural critic and also a columnist here at “The New York Times.” And she has become one of our foremost intellectuals on many subjects, including the way popular culture shapes politics and vice versa, all of which makes her a perfect guest for today’s episode. Welcome, Tressie.

It’s a real pleasure, truly.

Thanks for joining us, Tressie.

Oh, you say that now. Just wait.

Come on in.

I was trying to be sinister. You know?

Oh, were you?

Dracula greeting Jonathan Harker, kind of thing.

Oh, that was dear.

Lydia is already tired of us.

God, I heard these — this is going to be a fun one, though. Buckle up.

So, the reason that I’ve gathered you all here together to talk is because it is an election year. You may have heard. It is also a year in which two of the world’s biggest, most brilliant shining stars, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, are releasing new albums.

So this confluence has me thinking about the role of celebrity and politics. Do celebrities actually have political power? Can they actually influence our political opinions and our politicians? Some celebrities have successfully become politicians themselves. So —

Even presidents.

[LAUGHS]: Hold your horses. We’ll get to that. But before we jump into all that, I want to start with a bit of a wager. When do you guys think we’ll see Beyoncé and Taylor Swift endorse? Will they endorse? Last time around, in 2020, Taylor waited until October, and Beyoncé until November, but what do you guys think?

I’ll say around those times, when you want to wait late enough that people are paying attention, but you can’t wait so late that the early voters have already done their thing. Increasingly, that’s an issue. So I’ll go with October.

Mm, October surprise.

Yeah, not much of a surprise, which is why I think October and November, too. Everybody knows who the candidates are. These are two very known quantities. This isn’t actually like the last election, where there was a little bit more contentiousness. Celebrities don’t set agendas. They tend to follow them. So, with less risk about what the prevailing winds are, it might be a little earlier, but no huge surprise.

You’re not expecting a RFK surprise, are you?

Yeah, I was going to say, what about RFK?

What about RFK?

He has a running mate now.

He should have gone with Taylor.

I wonder if there’s a 40 percent chance that Taylor Swift does not endorse this time around.

I think the very scale of her celebrity right now means there’s slightly more of a chance that she doesn’t want to touch politics this year.

You’re just hoping they’ll be on their honeymoon by October.

No, no, no, no. But I mean, they were in Malibu — not that I’m following.

All right. I was going to say, you’re watching pretty closely.

You’re watching pretty closely, Ross. It’s a secret.

I didn’t know that.

I mean, look, it’s not —

I had no idea.

It’s just for the football. I’m just in it for the football, OK?

Just in it for the football, guys.

See, and I actually think it’s the exact opposite. I think it is precisely because Taylor Swift’s universality has become what it is, that she will have to do something nominally political.

That’s what modern celebrity has become, right, is what especially her fan base expects of her, in a way that Beyoncé‘s fan base does not expect it of her, especially in an election where race is not very significant among the candidates. Taylor Swift, I actually think, will be held responsible for saying something, sort of milquetoast sure, but something political about the presidential election, in a way.

Well, let’s hold up there for a second because I’d love to hear you, Tressie, talk about their respective fanbases. Give us a kind of sociologist bird’s eye view on these two tribes and who they are and what they care about.

And tribes might be the exact right way to think about it. They are fandoms, but they are also consumer groups. And if you are a politician right now, you are thirsty for both of those, right? You want a rabid, devoted, emotionally driven base of people. And that’s why politicians look to celebrities during election seasons.

This election season, by the way, I would point out, is the post-Dobbs election. I think the midterm elections demonstrated that. Polling continues to echo that. And so Beyoncé and Taylor Swift’s fan base is really significant right now. They pull in women.

Beyoncé, on top of that, has a really strong — and there’s no way to even say how strong and devoted her Black female and queer fan base is. It’s on lock in a way that is hard to describe. So, yes, her fan base is multiracial, but she definitely has a more sort of a Black female and queer fan base.

Taylor Swift is extremely popular with white female fans, I think especially sort of like aging millennials and xennials, people who came of age with her. So if you are a politician right now and you are at all aware of the fact that angry, scared women are shifting the political needle, you might be thinking that Beyoncé and Taylor Swift are uniquely suited celebrity endorsements.

And they’re obviously going to be much sought after, and it’s probably no surprise where, if they do endorse, where their endorsements will go.

Well, yeah. I mean, don’t get me wrong. Trump would love — he would love the endorsement —

He loves any endorsement. [LAUGHS]

— but, you know.

Well, you’re talking about two, obviously, huge stars that nobody quite reaches that level. But what about men? Do you see anyone who even approaches a level that matters? Who’s out there, Tressie? Who?

Oh, I do not know men. I do not know about the men. What are the men?

A woman after my own heart.

Ross, do you know the men? OK —

— it’s hard to think of a comparable male celebrity.

We’re not even asking them to be that good. Like, just, is there anyone who’s even entering the picture?

Guys, good news. We have a man here. He can answer.

Yes, Ross. Where are the men?

Yes, I mean, no. The coveted David Beckham endorsement. Well, I mean, I think in all seriousness, I do think that the biggest male athletes in the world have some vaguely comparable position, but not at all in the same way.

It’s interesting, right? Because I think that there are lots of different kinds of celebrities. And when you look at the kind of Beyoncé, Taylor Swift level, it’s very clear. But then you have other — and I think that this is a place where there actually are a lot of very, very influential men.

I think about someone like the YouTuber, Mr. Beast, or, of course, Joe Rogan, the sort of nastier end of the spectrum, someone like Andrew Tate. There are men in media who are celebrities that don’t show up in the way that we think of, quote unquote, “celebrity” that, actually, I think, do have a tremendous amount of influence. And yeah, I’m just curious about figures like that.

Yeah, so we actually call that microcelebrities. And I do think this is the era of microcelebrity. So one of the things that’s remarkable about Beyoncé and Taylor Swift is that they are an uber celebrity in an era of microcelebrities, and a microcelebrity being someone who is famous with a niche population, and the general public can become aware of them in a flash moment. And you’re like, who is this guy? We’ve all had that moment where, like, who are these people? Everybody’s suddenly talking about this person.

And so, some of Taylor Swift’s and Beyoncé‘s power is about the fact that they are universally known in this moment of microcelebrity. But we keep talking about this as if it does matter. And I did want to stick a pin in that because I talked to some political scientists when everybody was kind of going gaga about Taylor Swift could swing the election if she could get everybody to register to vote, sort of thing. And I was like, either I have lost my mind, or I remember that that’s not how it worked.

Well, that’s one question I had, is, like, what’s the difference substantively from, say, Taylor Swift endorsing a particular politician versus Taylor Swift just telling everybody, it is very important that you vote. Go register to vote.

Yeah. So, yeah, those are two distinct things. And this is one of the issues I think we have, which is we confuse all political activity with electoral politics, especially during the political season. But I think that’s just the American way.

So, like, everybody makes a really big deal about this moment recently where Taylor Swift made an Instagram post where she encouraged her followers to register to vote. And something like 35,000 new voters were said to have registered at the nonprofit that she directed them to.

And we think of that as like electoral politics. It’s certainly a precondition for it, but I would argue, Michelle, to your point, that’s more of a consciousness raising, to use the old feminist term. It is bringing some issue into your awareness. That’s not the same as the actual sort of having the infrastructure to actually get out and vote. And so, it can make it really easy to be slippery with those terms. It’s just not quite how it works.

So even when we’re talking about how much celebrities matter, they may matter more for attention than they do for anything that we would consider like electoral politics.

Yeah, it’s interesting. There was a survey in 2019 by Hill-HarrisX that said that 65 percent of respondents said that political endorsements from Hollywood celebrities have no bearing on their voting decisions, and most surprisingly, said that 24 percent said that celebrity endorsements would make them less likely to vote for the celebrities’ preferred candidate.

So I think there is an element of people not wanting to be told what to do. But I think there’s also, just more broadly, I think this sort of difference between politics and issues and a way in which celebrities, I think, perhaps have and can put issues on the map, or can pay a really, really big price for taking a strong stand on a political issue, both of which have happened.

Well, you look at something like all of the conflict in Sudan over the many years. Long ago, I lived next door to the Sudanese embassy, and Al Sharpton would come and chain himself to the front door periodically or whatever. And then we moved away, and I was always kind of sorry because shortly after that, George Clooney got involved, and he would go and I’m like, well, why couldn’t George Clooney have been chaining himself next door?

So you have celebrities who pick an issue, Angelina Jolie and the global refugee crisis, things like that, that do spotlight issues that most Americans, and certainly, people who are stargazing at Hollywood stars wouldn’t necessarily think otherwise. On the right, you get things like Charlton Heston with gun rights over the years. And so, I think with issues, it’s slightly different.

Well, thankfully, George Clooney solved Sudan because nothing bad is happening there at the moment.

So I’m very pleased.

I’m glad that he intervened.

Just as well as Richard Gere freed Tibet, so.

Oh, I’d forgotten about that.

Oh, the Chinese, the Chinese government has not forgotten about that.

‘Cause they have not. Yeah, they wouldn’t.

You will not be going there.

Yeah, I mean, I think there’s an interesting dynamic where I think both Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, they create more of a sense among observers that they could have a political impact, precisely because they aren’t microcelebrities, but they have a little bit of that kind of microcelebrity identification from their fan base.

Like, I was sort of, again, trying to turn over really big male celebrities, the sort of Tom Cruise or Will Smith at their peak or something like that. And none of those guys have, at least in my experience, being a man among men, have that kind of the sense of identification that you get from hardcore Taylor Swift fans, of whom there are several in my house, and hardcore Beyoncé fans.

And I think it’s like Swift and Beyoncé seem to have the celebrity of a Tom Cruise, but with the identification of a Joe Rogan listener or something, where it did seem to matter for a little while that Joe Rogan was into Bernie Sanders. People were like, oh, yeah, it would make sense that the Joe Rogan listener could be persuaded to support Bernie, just by virtue of Rogan’s own interests. And you sort of feel that with Swift and Beyoncé, but you also get this sense that, at least, I see with Swift, especially where fans really closely identify with the celebrity.

But if the celebrity does something that the fan doesn’t immediately sort of like, they don’t just follow the celebrity. They become sort of disappointed with the celebrity, right? It’s like when Taylor Swift was dating a musician who had said some unwoke or politically incorrect things, and there was this whole group of Taylor Swift fans who were like, doesn’t she understand she has a responsibility to us?

Yeah, I think some of that is because we think that celebrities move their fan base, when, in fact, what we know is that, no, it’s the fans that move celebrities.

Totally, yeah.

And so, that’s why it gets really complicated when, in the instance of Taylor Swift’s fans being disappointed when she’s dating a guy who says racist, sexist things, when she has espoused that these are not her values, and she — I mean, they might have broken up for many reasons, but it certainly seemed to not be good for her brand anymore to be with this guy. That’s all I’m going to say. I’m not going to overindex that because I don’t know Taylor personally.

Don’t we all know Taylor personally? I mean, come on. Don’t sell yourself short, right? I mean, you know Taylor Swift.

What’s your relationship here, Ross? I don’t know Taylor personally. However, if she liked to reach out, I’m willing to think about a relationship.

[LAUGHS]: You’d have coffee.

If she’s listening.

She seems lovely.

It’s interesting because I think you’re right that celebrities follow rather than lead. And it’s been interesting to note that sort of the big issue right now, particularly on the left and among progressives, is Gaza. And I think Taylor Swift has — I think she sort of quietly attended one fundraiser for Gaza, but has not really made a public statement. As far as I know, I don’t think Beyoncé has said anything.

And I think that really does speak to the kind of risk aversion — these are giant billion dollar brands, right? And I think that, in some ways, the care that these giant billion dollar brands are taking around what is a very, very delicate difficult issue in American domestic politics right now kind of speaks to your broader point, Tressie, which is that these are fundamentally small c conservative institutions.

I had an identity question for you, Tressie, like speaking to Ross’s thing about fans identifying with certain celebrities. This kind of takes me back an age bracket, at least, to the Oprah question. Like, how does Oprah fit into all this? I mean, it’s a completely, on one hand, a completely different kind of celebrity, but on the other hand, like, huge. It was hard there for a while to think of anybody bigger than Oprah.

And she’s said to have played a huge role in helping Obama get the Democratic nomination in 2008.

So when we’re parsing the types of celebrities.

Yeah. Old school, old school, and this is getting ready to hurt. I’m about to hurt my own feelings and maybe yours as well. So I would say Oprah Winfrey is the pinnacle of a 20th century celebrity model that really doesn’t exist anymore in that Taylor Swift and Beyoncé are kind of keeping alive into the 21st century by doing a lot of modifications to it. So a lot of playing up to that parasocial relationship that Ross talks about. So they lean into it heavy.

Friendship, friendship.

Yes, these are my close friends.

My close friends. Come on.

They give them little names. I don’t know if you’re Swifty. You’re in the Beehive, right? You’ve got an official designation. I don’t remember anybody talking about being in the Oprah hive or the Winfrey club, right? But that’s them modifying that 20th century celebrity model for the new 21st century reality. And I suspect we’ll never see this type of uber celebrity again after we sort of cycle through them.

But yeah, Oprah was the height of that kind of celebrity, didn’t quite need the same sort of parasocial caretaking that celebrities need to do now. She was able to come into your home every day in a way that media just can’t do anymore, and dealing with sort of once-in-a-generation politicians. Barack Obama was the first politician she’d ever done that for in all of her celebrity career.

And I remember her talking publicly about deliberating about the risk of doing that, Lydia. It was very risky, even with all of her celebrity star power. And it’s only become riskier in the 21st century, when people have so many options. There’s so many ways to get your psychosocial fix. And so, it’s only become more complicated, I think, for these multinational billion dollar celebrity brands to navigate what do my fans want when, increasingly, fans want everything.

I feel like we’ve sort of been dancing around this, but we actually have a genuine, certified celebrity who is one of the contenders in the current presidential race, right?

Yep, that’s right.

And as I was thinking about and preparing for this episode, I was thinking about not just celebrities who dabble in politics as supporters or endorsers or things like that, but celebrities who have become politicians.

And obviously, we are all familiar with one Donald John Trump, who was a big celebrity before he came. And he ticks a lot of these boxes that we talked about when we were talking about Taylor Swift or Beyoncé. I mean, it’s unclear whether he is actually a millionaire. Allegedly, he is, although he seems to be having trouble putting his hands on some cash these days.

But he has a highly emotionally engaged fan base, right? And he also has what seems to be a very strong parasocial relationship with his community. It’s striking to me that the sort of two examples of celebrity presidents that we’ve had have actually both been from the right. So Donald — Ronald Reagan, not Donald Reagan. That’s a Freudian slip.

Donald Reagan.

Donald Reagan. Ronald Reagan, of course, being the first example, although he had two terms as governor of California, so at least was prepared, in some way, to ascend to the presidency, whereas in the case of Donald Trump, it’s just pure, you know —

Went from “The Apprentice” to the White House.

The White House.

: But that struck me as interesting because we tend to think of and conservatives grumble about how Hollywood and the celebrity complex is just a bunch of liberals. So it’s interesting to me that the two sort of examples that we have of celebrities ascending to the presidency are actually Republicans, and Republicans, who, I think, have pulled their party and, in some ways, the country significantly to the right.

Well, these things are all connected, though, right? Because Republicans are so unhappy with their lack of celebrity representation that they are therefore more easily star struck by various kinds of both New York — I mean, Trump is a New York celebrity, which is a different thing from a Hollywood celebrity. But I do think — this is not really a joke. I think Republicans are slightly more easily star-struck by celebrities in politics, precisely because celebrity is coded as liberal in our culture.

That’s exactly right.

Well, then you wind up with Fred Thompson in the Senate.

Yeah, that didn’t work out.

Arnold Schwarzenegger. Fred Grandy was in the House off “Love Boat.”

Gopher from “Love Boat“?

Well, Sonny Bono.

Sonny Bono!

Yeah, cannot forget Sonny Bono.

Can’t you, though, Ross?

I mean, there’s a lot of people I can’t forget.

Well, Ted Nugent is some huge —

Well, that’s a different thing. OK, so, no, there’s different things. Donald Trump was a legitimate celebrity, legitimately famous. And —

Are you saying Ted Nugent is not legitimately famous?

Ted Nugent is a separate category of not so awesome celebrities who Republicans desperately glom onto because they want to say, oh, we’ve got some celebrity endorsers, too.

Two words — Scott Baio.

But that’s, interestingly, both Reagan and Trump, in different ways, start out as non-Republicans, right?

And then migrate into the Republican fold, change the party in various ways, not just by making it more conservative — I think that the changes are more complicated than that. But that’s what you want to do. If you’re a celebrity, if you’re a big celebrity who wants to be in politics, who doesn’t just want to send the emails and do the fundraisers, you want to get in the game, you really should migrate into the Republican coalition. That’s where the opportunity is.

The soft bigotry of low expectations.

I mean, it’s a hard bigotry. Let’s not kid ourselves.

But yeah, no, that’s exactly it. The threshold is lower. The risk is lower. And the reward is far greater. In the Democratic Party, you are competing with George Clooney, a genetically gifted human being.

That is such a good way to put that.

Some of us are competing with George Clooney every day of our lives, Tressie, so.

Yeah, so the competitive field for celebrity is far thinner, more shallow on the Republican side. And I think Ross is exactly right here. We can’t overstate the degree of self-consciousness in the Republican Party about celebrity being coded liberal or progressive or Democratic. So, yeah, they are much more inclined to accept whatever celebrity they can get, and then to build the infrastructure to produce their own celebrities. This is the other thing.

I think we also see that in the parallel of conservative media, right, we’ve been shut out so we can produce our own sort of celebrity. And someone as savvy with the instincts of Donald Trump was able to leverage that in a really — I think he deserves credit for this. However you feel about him, I think it’s dangerous to not give him credit for how well he leverages those impulses within both the Republican Party and sort of the conservative culture to create official bona fide political celebrity for himself.

But it really helps that he starts outside. Because the kind of celebrities that are created inside the conservative infrastructure, they’re like hothouse flowers. Marjorie Taylor Greene can win House Republican primaries, but she’s never going to be what Trump is because Trump spent part of his career in life speaking to people who were not movement conservatives.

And that’s why he was able to bring into the Republican coalition people who couldn’t care less, well, about Ronald Reagan. There’s just a much higher percentage in being the person from outside conservative world who comes in than there is in being homegrown, I think.

I also think that Donald Trump sort of speaks to the way in which what we think of as a celebrity is changing. I mean, we’re at a point where, arguably, Jeff Bezos, who’s one of the richest men in the world, is a celebrity, right? He gets covered on Page 6, and his relationship drama is fodder for the gossip pages and whatnot.

You think about someone like Elon Musk, these huge technology titans. They have direct access to huge audiences via social media platforms. They have huge fan bases, in some cases. And I think it’s also important that Donald Trump became a celebrity not through being a movie star, although he was in “Home Alone,” as everyone knows. But he — was it “Home Alone” or “Home Alone 2“? I always get —

“Home Alone 2.”

“Home Alone 2.” All right. Lost in Manhattan, that’s right. But his celebrity is of, I think, a sort of a newer and the celebrity that vaulted him to the presidency via reality television, which is a novel format, as opposed to having Ronald Reagan come through the old Hollywood studio system.

I just wanted to raise a question that goes back to something that, I think, Tressie, you said about Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, that they sort of are trying to reinvent celebrity. But you said something like, you’re not sure if there can be anyone after them.

Right, yeah.

Because I think this is a question for all of us as Gen X adjacent, at least, people, right, is that the biggest celebrities right now, including movie stars — like Tom Cruise is still a really big movie star — all seem to have been formed —

From the older model.

Right, before — and even Trump. Yes, reality TV is new as of 2001, but it’s not a post-social media kind of phenomenon. So can you imagine celebrity on the scale of either Taylor Swift or Donald Trump being created now? And maybe there’s a way in which Swift and company seem so big because they got in just under the wire.

That’s right.

They’re like the last true celebrities.

Yeah, I think of them as bridges to whatever is coming next. And I’m going to be honest, I’m not sure that what will be coming next will be something better, or if I’m going to be optimistic, it may not be worse either, because there’s a lot to be said for, again, how much we relied on celebrity to create this mass culture that probably helped us paper over really meaningful differences in American public life.

But also, what we are seeing is like a world of microcelebrities also leads to a type of division and the dissolution of shared reality. And that’s also not good. So I mean, I think there’s some positives and negatives there. But I think, undoubtedly, what Ross is saying is exactly true, that the biggest celebrities, those with that global awareness index, are those that built their initial level of celebrity before social media.

Social media has fragmented what it takes to be a celebrity. And in fact, celebrities might still work with xellenials, but when you start getting into Gen Z, they are actually a little resistant to celebrity culture. To be a fan takes a lot of intense sincerity, and that’s kind of cringey to very young people.

And so, those things are kind of at odds with each other. They want a certain type of authenticity and everydayness that celebrity is just not built to give you, right? Celebrity is supposed to be otherworldly. And so, I do think we’re seeing this reworking of what celebrity is, which will be interesting for a political model that over the last, like — I always forget what decade we’re in. We’re probably, what, 90, like 30 years?

I’d say the 2040s. 2040s, yeah.

How long ago was the ‘90s? However long ago that was, like —

Don’t answer that. We don’t talk about that.

But politics really subsumed a lot of characteristics of celebrity. And I think we might be on a bit of a crash course here with how celebrity has been reworked and people’s rejection of it.

But for the time being, we’re seeing the people who are of age to vote, who are likely voters at that, are ones who understand celebrity culture, have been brought up in it, know how it works, derive a lot of pyschosocial benefit from it. Somebody like a Trump character knows how to manipulate it and use it. We don’t have anybody on the left that knows how to do it nearly as well. But on the flip side, to Ross’s point, there’s nobody else on the right who can do it as well as he can either.

Well, that brings me to my final question for each of you. Is there an endorsement that you think could move the needle in this election, assuming that it’s Trump and Biden come November? Can you think of anybody, any celebrity, business leader, like someone who’s famous? It doesn’t matter what they’re famous for — that could change the course.

Oh, man. Our producers are going to be mad. They hate silence.

Dead air. Dead air.

I’m saying no for an endorsement, but somebody gets a wild hair and put somebody funky on the ticket — then we’ll talk.

We talked about Oprah briefly, right? And if you think that the Oprah Winfrey endorsement made a big difference to Obama, you can see it as effectively kind of giving a lot of Democratic voters permission to do something that they already wanted to do.

I feel like that was true with a bunch of the endorsements for Obama, getting sort of African-American leaders, other Democratic politicians to say, yeah, this is the guy. It’s safe to go for him, you know. He’s not going to let you down. And then, what is the equivalent of that? At the current moment, it makes me think that, probably, it’s Trump who stands to benefit more.

I was gonna say that, Ross. You took my point.

No, no, then go. Then go. Trump, yeah.

No, I agree with — my thought was, it’s Donald Trump. Trump’s endorsement could change the election. The problem is, he’s all in on Trump.

Well, that’s the real — I wasn’t going that far, right? I was trying to think of someone who was basically giving some people permission to vote for Trump, who feel bad about voting for Trump. It’s a different case than Obama, but people who feel guilty about voting for Trump and are given permission. And in that sense, maybe it’s Trump’s running mate, which isn’t really an endorsement, but it’s like a sort of statement. I don’t know.

That’s why I, as you may recall, in a prior episode, said that picking Nikki Haley as his running mate and getting her to accept it would probably be the ultimate endorsement. What Biden really needs is someone to endorse him at his age. Dolly Parton endorsing Biden?

No, that’s —

No, you need —

Let me just say. Let me just say.

On the question of his age!

I don’t know if a Dolly Parton endorsement could matter. But a Dolly Parton figure — and now, you do say something interesting here. Dolly Parton is interesting as a celebrity because her universality is unchallenged in a way that Beyoncé‘s and Taylor Swift’s is not.

But precisely because she has so steadfastly kept herself out of politics, that if she were to enter the political fray, it would, I think, for some people, signal, oh, the stakes are so high that even Dolly Parton has had to break her covenant with herself about being political. I think it would ruin Dolly Parton for millions of people. And I can’t imagine her ever doing — everybody that I’ve ever talked to around her says it’s never going to happen. But OK, I will now maybe amend my vote, Lydia. I think a Dolly Parton —

There you go.

— could maybe not change the election because, again, I don’t think any celebrity could do that, but she could change the stakes of the election for some people.

Hm, interesting. OK, well, let’s leave it there. And when we come back, we’ll get Hot and Cold.

And finally, it’s time for “Hot, Cold,” where every week, one of us shares something we’re into, over, or somewhere in between. So, Tressie, you got one for us this week?

Oh, I am very hot on vitamin D.

I don’t want to come off sounding like Dr. Oz or anything, but vitamin D has changed my life.

How are you getting vitamin D?

I have to take — there is apparently a supplement you get a prescription for that is like an extremely high amount. So this is one of the benefits of social media, by the way. Someone on social media told me this. I asked my doctor, a doctor who has known I’m vitamin D deficient for years and had never mentioned it. And she goes, oh, yeah, I can do that. And so, I start taking this vitamin D supplement. All of a sudden, I think I’m a nicer, kinder person.

Impossible, but all right, sure.

Aw, thank you. And I am more energetic, and I’m sleeping better. And it has been amazing, how it has transformed my life. And if there was just an easier way to do it —

How long did it take?

It’s just been great.

Tell me, tell me.

I don’t think it was a couple of weeks, Michelle.

I mean, it’s been the most impactful thing I’ve probably done for myself in a decade.

Oh, my goodness.

I’m all over that.

Everybody has a vitamin D deficiency, apparently. Like, my kids have both been on those —

They say it’s so American.

— IV prescription things.

Just the winters in New England, I mean, you feel it when the sun starts to hit you again.

Women, people of color, Americans, everybody needs it.

Conservative newspaper columnist we all need.

That’s right. We all need it in our body.

All the major groups need vitamin D.

I love this, Tressie, because it just really has brought us all together. And ultimately, I feel like that’s your role in the world. You know? You bring us all together.

Oh, thank you.

Who could be against vitamin D? Now, vitamin C, on the other hand, that’s polarizing.

Ross, stop.

All right, well, I’m really glad that you came to visit with us today. Thank you.

Please come back again. Yes, definitely.

I will come back anytime, and I mean that. Thanks for having me.

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The sociologist and New York Times columnist Tressie McMillan Cottom joins the hosts of “Matter of Opinion” this week to discuss the role of celebrity in politics. Could Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, with their tens of millions of fans, sway the presidential election? And beyond brand-name pop stars, what role does celebrity play within the political system?

Plus, Tressie goes a little “Dr. Oz” on us.

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Celebrity Century sails on Caribbean and European cruises, and will start Hawaiian and Australian cruises in 2011. Celebrity Century was built in Germany at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg. It was completed and had its maiden voyage in 1995 which was inaugurated by Century godmother Tina Chandris; she is Cruise's Chairman's wife.
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The recently updated Celebrity Century offers the most suites of any ship in the Celebrity Cruises' fleet. Among the enhancements are the addition of a private veranda to 314 staterooms, as well as 14 new Sky Suites and 174 new Concierge Class balcony staterooms that now have upgraded bathroom amenities, a luxurious pillow menu, and much more!
Celebrity Century Ship Review from Cruise Diva's Cruise Planner
Celebrity Century Celebrity Cruise s. Built in 1995. Occupancy: 1,814 (double capacity) Tonnage: 71,545 Length: 815 ft Beam: 105.6 ft Draught: 25 ft Cruise Speed: 21.5 kts Inaugural Date: Dec 20, 1995. FUN FACTS. Celebrity Century underwent an extreme makeover in 2006. Gone are the banks of Sony televisions that appeared somewhat techno ...
Celebrity Century Staterooms and Cabins
This page shows all the different suite, stateroom and cabin types on the Celebrity Century. You can compare the floor layouts for each of Celebrity Century's cabin types. Click to expand to floor to see a larger image. Cruisedeckplans.com also shows all the features, size information and number of cabins for each stateroom cabin type on this ...
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises is a cruise line headquartered in Miami, Florida and a wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Group.Celebrity Cruises was founded in 1988 by the Greece-based Chandris Group, and merged with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line in 1997. Celebrity's signature logo is an "Χ" displayed on the funnel of Celebrity ships, and is the Greek letter chi, for "Chandris".
Where Is the Celebrity Century Cruise Ship Now?
The Celebrity Century Cruise Ship is one of the most iconic vessels in the world. It began its life in 1995 with Celebrity Cruises as a luxury cruise liner. The ship was designed to take passengers on some of the most luxurious cruises to exotic destinations around the world. For nearly 25 years, Celebrity Century has been taking thousands of ...
Celebrity Cruises ships from newest to oldest
Celebrity Cruises currently has two new cruise ships on order. The first to arrive will be Celebrity Ascent in December 2023. It will be followed by an as yet unnamed vessel in 2025. The two Celebrity Cruises ships on order will be the fourth and fifth ships in Celebrity's Edge-class series of vessels that began debuting in 2018. The first ...
Celebrity Cruises Unveils Details for 2025-2026 Season
Celebrity Cruises announced more details about the 2025-2026 cruise season, which includes more short Caribbean sailings. Highlights of the 2025-2026 season aboard Celebrity Reflection and ...
Celebrity Cruise Reviews
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With origins dating back to the 17th century, this local landmark stands as a poignant symbol of the region's past. The church's spiritual importance over the centuries makes it one of the most culturally significant things you can do in Flåm. ... Book a Celebrity Cruises voyage to Norway for a delightful trip to the majestic Aurlandsfjord ...
Celebrity Century Interior Stateroom Cabins
Celebrity Century Interior stateroom videos. Scroll over cabin (stateroom) tiles below to click and watch videos. Cruisedeckplans.com shows up to 10 of the most recent videos added to our collection on this page. Be sure to click the link in the section below to see other cabins we have videos for. The date shown is the date video was published.
Opinion
But that's them modifying that 20th century celebrity model for the new 21st century reality. And I suspect we'll never see this type of uber celebrity again after we sort of cycle through them.