Most meetups get you a handshake. Nine days in Europe gets you past the small talk.
This is not a backdrop. This is the itinerary.
Rome. Capri. Florence. Pisa. Portofino. Nice. Palma de Mallorca. Barcelona. This trip has the kind of ports people talk about for years.
The FIRE Center part makes it different. You get the cruise, the cities, the dinners, and the room — all moving together for 9 days to build plans and make memories.
The Mastermind.
On the two at-sea days (May 13 and May 18, 9 AM to 1 PM) the FIRE Center runs a working mastermind: speaker sessions from investors who do this for a living, then an interactive block where real deals go on the table. Deal reviews. Hot seats. Actual numbers on actual properties. You leave with next steps, not just notes.
Then every night, the signature FIRE Center ritual: a private group dinner with rotating tables. By Barcelona you will have talked shop with everyone in the room. The rest of every day is yours: the ship, the ports, your family.
Who's in the room.
Rich RiceHostSouthern California real estate operator and investor. His work spans flips, rentals, creative finance, and property management. Rich built the FIRE Center in 2023 for people who want practical education, honest conversations, and a place to learn the business by doing the work. On this trip he runs the room: the deal reviews, the hot seats, and the conversations that turn a cruise into a partnership.
Evan BrownRentals + full-time investingLeft 25 years in the technical trades to invest full time with his wife Angela: 100+ transactions and 30+ SoCal rental units and counting.
Andy TeasleyMobile homes + creative financeSerial entrepreneur with 40+ years of small business and real estate. Flips mobile homes and builds single-space mobile home parks other investors walk right past.
David RandolphShort sales + rehabsOne of the country's most sought-after short sale and rehab experts. Teaches investors how to find profit in the deals banks gave up on.
Todd VanMeterTrusts + tax strategy40+ years in real estate as an agent, homebuilder, property manager, and investor. Teaches advanced trust strategies to defer capital gains and keep your equity working.
"Nine dinners with investors who actually do deals. You come home with partners, not business cards."
Hosted by Rich Rice and the FIRE Center community.
Rich built the FIRE Center for investors who wanted more than another online course. They wanted the room. The relationships. The conversations. The deals. The accountability.
The cruise is an extension of that. Same energy, way better views.
This trip is for you if...
- You want to travel with people who talk about deals, business, and freedom.
- You want your spouse or family to experience real estate investing (maybe without them even knowing it!).
- You want more time with investors outside a normal meetup event setting.
- You like the idea of mixing travel, learning, and networking.
- You've been saying "we should take a big trip" and never actually booking it.
- You want Europe 2027 to not be another thing you almost did.
We've done this before. Mexico. Alaska. Now Europe.
The FIRE Center cruise is not theory. We've already taken this community on the water before.
People showed up for the trip, but what made it stick was the time together. Dinners. Excursions. Conversations. Families. Inside jokes. Business ideas. New friendships. That's the part you can't fake.
What past cruisers said.
“Having the freedom to rest, catch up, and then dive into constant networking and activities made this cruise both rejuvenating and productive—truly the best of both worlds.”
Michelle Aguilar · Alaska 2025
“The networking was top-notch. In a relaxed atmosphere with like-minded people, it was easy to sit for an hour—or longer if we wanted—to dive really deep into a topic.”
Angela Brown · Alaska 2025
“Table talk with different people each night was such a unique and enriching experience. It made every dinner an opportunity to connect and learn from others.”
Steve Hodgdon · Alaska 2025
Cabins start at $1,699 per person.
Cabins start at $1,699 per person, double occupancy, with upgrade options available. Our cruise agent walks you through every option after you fill out the form. Pricing is based on double occupancy. Your cruise package includes the cruise and taxes. Wi-fi and drink packages vary by cabin rate, and our travel agent will confirm exactly what your rate includes when you book.
What it costs.
- Cruise package includes the cruise and taxes. Wi-fi and drink packages vary by cabin rate (Janis confirms what yours includes).
- Flights are not included.
- Final cabin pricing depends on the cabin type you choose. Our cruise booking agent walks you through it.
Bring the family
Kids are welcome on the trip. They're also welcome in the FIRE Mastermind sessions as long as they're well behaved.
This is designed to be a real trip, not a conference where you disappear for the whole day. Bring your spouse. Bring the kids. Make it a lifelong family memory.
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Lock in your cabin with the refundable deposit. Booking runs through our travel agent, so this next form is theirs. We’ve also emailed you this link, so you can finish later if now isn’t the moment.
Meet Janis. Janis Baker at GoTravel is our travel agent, the same one who ran booking for our Alaska and Mexico cruises. She and her team handle every cabin, payment, and change for this trip. The FIRE Center never collects cruise deposits, so the charge on your card will come from GoTravel, not from us.
Have these ready: each traveler's name exactly as it appears on their passport, your cabin preference, and who's sharing your cabin. Traveling solo? Just say so on the form.
The deposit is $250 per person with a $500 minimum per booking, fully refundable until January 27, 2027 on the group rate. Questions before you put money down? Email Janis at [email protected].
Booking and payments for this trip are handled by Janis Baker at GoTravel, our travel agent for the Alaska and Mexico cruises. The FIRE Center never collects cruise payments.
Quick answers before you ask.
Do I need to be a FIRE Center member?
No. You do not need to be a FIRE Center member to request info. This trip is built around the FIRE Center community, so if you've been wanting to get closer to the room, this is a great way to do it.
Can I bring my spouse or family?
Yes. Spouses, family, and kids are welcome.
Are kids allowed at the mastermind sessions?
Yes, if they're well behaved.
How much is the deposit?
On our group block the deposit is $250 per person, with a $500 minimum per booking. A single traveler or a couple puts down $500; a family of four puts down $1,000.
Is the deposit refundable?
Group-rate deposits are fully refundable until January 27, 2027. The lowest promotional rates carry a non-refundable deposit, so ask which option fits you when you book.
How much are cabins?
Cabins start at $1,699 per person, with upgrade options available depending on cabin type. Our booking agent will walk you through the options.
What does the cruise pricing include?
The cruise package includes the cruise and taxes. Wi-fi and drink packages vary by cabin rate, and Janis will confirm exactly what your rate includes when you book.
What is Group Access?
FIRE Center Group Access is $497 per cabin, not per person. A non-attending spouse or guest pays nothing extra.
When are the mastermind sessions?
Mastermind sessions are on the at-sea days from 9 AM to 1 PM.
Are flights included?
No. Flights are not included.
What happens after I fill out the form?
You get all the details, and Janis at GoTravel, our travel agency, follows up personally on cabin options and anything else you need. When you're ready to book, everything runs through her. No commitment just for filling out the form.
Don't just watch everyone else post the photos.
Europe 2027 is going to happen. The ship is going. The group is going. The dinners, conversations, ports, and memories are going to happen with or without you. If you want to be there, put your name in now.
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