FIRE Center Europe cruise and mastermind

Most meetups get you a handshake. Nine days in Europe gets you past the small talk.

Spend real time with investors who actually do deals. Start the conversation in a mastermind session, keep it going over dinner, and pick it right back up in the next port.

May 11–20, 2027Rome → BarcelonaCelebrity EquinoxSave $1,503 by Dec 31
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FIRE Center members holding the FIRE banner in front of the Colosseum in Rome
Save $1,503 on the conference fee.
Lock in the $497 conference fee before it jumps to $2,000 on January 1.

8 of 30 group-rate cabins left. Deposits fully refundable until January 27, 2027.

The itinerary

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 Colosseum in Rome at sunrise
May 11Rome, Italy
Faraglioni rocks and turquoise water in Capri, Italy
May 12Naples / Capri
Florence Duomo from Piazzale Michelangelo
May 14–15Florence
Leaning Tower of Pisa against a blue summer sky
May 14–15Pisa
Portofino harbor in Italy
May 16Portofino, Italy
Villefranche-sur-Mer harbor near Nice, France
May 17Nice, France
Cathedral of Palma de Mallorca
May 19Palma de Mallorca
Park Güell, Barcelona
May 20Barcelona, Spain
The Mastermind

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 Rice
Rich Rice
Host

Southern 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 Brown
Evan Brown
Rentals + full-time investing

Left 25 years in the technical trades to invest full time with his wife Angela: 100+ transactions and 30+ SoCal rental units and counting.

David Randolph
David Randolph
Short sales + rehabs

One 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 VanMeter
Todd VanMeter
Trusts + tax strategy

40+ 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.”

The host

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.

Is this you?

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.
Past cruises

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.

FIRE Center group photo from a previous cruiseFIRE Center group holding a FIRE banner on a cruise shipFIRE Center members on an Alaska cruise excursionFIRE Center cruise group dinnerFIRE Center cruise theater candid photoFIRE Center family scenic cruise photo
Past FIRE Center cruises to Mexico and Alaska.
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
Save $1,503 on the conference fee.
Lock in the $497 conference fee before it jumps to $2,000 on January 1.

8 of 30 group-rate cabins left. Deposits fully refundable until January 27, 2027.

Group rates

Group rates from $2,199 per person.

Interior, oceanview, or a concierge veranda, double occupancy. Every group rate comes with a refundable deposit and includes the beverage package and Wi-Fi. Group rates are held through December 31 while cabins last in each category.

  • $450 per person deposit, $900 minimum per cabin. Fully refundable until January 27, 2027.
  • FIRE Center Group Access: $497 per cabin through December 31, $2,000 per cabin from January 1. Per cabin, not per person.
  • Flights are not included.

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Bring the family

Bring the family

Kids are welcome on the trip. The nightly group dinners are open to kids of all ages, as long as they're well behaved. The mastermind sessions are open to ages 13 and up.

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.

Save $1,503 on the conference fee.
Lock in the $497 conference fee before it jumps to $2,000 on January 1.

8 of 30 group-rate cabins left. Deposits fully refundable until January 27, 2027.

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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.

Questions

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?

Ages 13 and up, yes. Younger kids are welcome at the nightly group dinners as long as they're well behaved.

How much is the deposit?

On our group block the deposit is $450 per person, with a $900 minimum per cabin. A single traveler or a couple puts down $900; a family of four puts down $1,800. Final payment is due January 27, 2027.

Is the deposit refundable?

Group-rate deposits are fully refundable until January 27, 2027, which is also the final payment date. The lowest promotional rates carry a non-refundable deposit, so ask which option fits you when you book.

How much are cabins?

Group rates start at $2,199 per person, double occupancy, with a refundable deposit and the beverage package and Wi-Fi included. Group rates are held through December 31. Ask for the cabin details and the options come to your inbox, with Janis at GoTravel's booking page for the full breakdown by category.

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 through December 31 and $2,000 per cabin from January 1, 2027. It is per cabin, not per person, so 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?

The cabin details land in your inbox with the link to Janis at GoTravel, our travel agency, for cabin options, perks, and reservations. Janis follows up personally on anything else you need. When you're ready to book, everything runs through her. No commitment just for filling out the form.

Save $1,503 on the conference fee.
Lock in the $497 conference fee before it jumps to $2,000 on January 1.

8 of 30 group-rate cabins left. Deposits fully refundable until January 27, 2027.

Europe 2027

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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Deposit is refundable until January 27, 2027.
1660 Chicago Ave STE M2, Riverside, CA 92507
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