In The Harbor -Brent Centlivre

Jason Johns • February 27, 2026

In The Harbor -Brent Centlivre

In this episode of In the Harbor, we sit down with Brent Centlivre, senior leader at Lindblad Expeditions.

He is a pioneer in expedition travel known for immersive, science-driven voyages to some of the most remote and extraordinary places on earth.

Lindblad partners with National Geographic to deliver exploration experiences that blend adventure, conservation, photography, and education — from Antarctica and the Galápagos to Alaska and the Arctic.

Brent brings deep expertise in the business of experiential travel — from understanding evolving consumer demand to navigating capital intensity, fleet management, and global operations in a highly specialized segment of the travel industry. His perspective sits at the intersection of adventure, hospitality, logistics, and long-term brand building.

He joins In The Harbor to discuss trends in expedition travel, what today’s affluent traveler is really seeking, and how Lindblad continues to differentiate in an increasingly crowded luxury landscape.

Episode Description:

What does it take to operate in some of the most remote places on earth — and build a premium brand around exploration?

In this episode of In The Harbor, we sit down with Brent Centlivre of Lindblad Expeditions to explore the evolution of expedition travel and the business behind it. We discuss:

The rise of experiential luxury and why travelers are prioritizing meaning over material
How Lindblad’s partnership with National Geographic shapes brand, credibility, and demand
Fleet economics, capital allocation, and the operational complexity of expedition cruising
The surprising demographics driving growth in adventure travel
Sustainability, conservation, and aligning mission with margin
How expedition travel behaves through economic cycles

For financial advisors and business owners, this conversation touches on more than just travel. It’s about brand durability, capital intensity, consumer psychology, and the power of differentiated experiences.

Because at the end of the day, wealth isn’t just about accumulation — it’s about access.

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