The staff were all friendly, and the experience was fantastic. It might feel a bit pricey, but seeing the sunset, fireworks, night view, vast ocean, and Diamond Head from the sea was incredibly satisfying. Also, the buffet food was surprisingly delicious. I thought it might be a boat full of Japanese people, but that wasn't the case; there were many international guests, allowing for multicultural exchanges on board. It's a highly recommended activity for creating Hawaiian memories.