Stew by the Crew Dinner (Солянка на ужин aka The Grand Finale)

It’s the last night, and the galley’s all yours. This is a crew-led celebration, crafted from whatever didn’t get eaten and whatever brilliance you’ve got left in the tank. Think of it as part dinner, part variety show, part group therapy session (but with better snacks).

You don’t need to be a performer—just bring something. A skit, a story, a toast, a song, a surprise costume change, or simply a willingness to help chop vegetables while offering emotional support. Every little bit makes the night more memorable.

We don’t do many Compulsory Group Affairs, but this is one. So even if your only talent is clapping enthusiastically, bring it. The stew needs you.

We’ll feast, we’ll laugh, we’ll cry, we’ll probably wear something wrinkled. There will be group photos, end-of-trip reflections, and at least one moment where someone says, “We should do this again!”

The bar for participation is low. The payoff is high. Come stir the stew—figuratively, literally, emotionally.