If one chooses to do the entire experience (meal+ boat tour) it is about a 3 hour time commitment, 2 hours if you elect to forego the cowboy dinner experience. We chose not to do the dinner since our visit was during the COVID pandemic and a member of our party was immune compromised. If you elect to skip the dinner you are able to deduct 10$ off the $89 adult ticket price. The boat has wooden seats (picture a bench) that are packed fairly close together- you can purchase premium seating in the first 2 rows- approximately 8 seats, for an additional fee. In all honesty- there is no significant viewing advantage, but if you like the unimpeded view with a wider angle than this is the spot for you. The office is located about 2 miles out of Moab on the main road towards Canyonlands and Arches- coming from Moab, it is on the left side. The area is well marked with ample parking. Go to the gift shop where you will find the check in desk to the right hand rear side of store. Here you will collect your boarding pass. When the sun goes down- it can get cold- you will be on the water for 2 hours- so bring a sweater or jacket- you will need it by the end. It can also get windy- so those with long hair might find it helpful to tie it back. As the boat travels into its position for the sound and light show, you will be entertained by facial images within the rocks, and stories of movies and commercials that have used the surrounding area for filming. Once in position, the canyon walls are illuminated and the story of their formation, and the early history of Utah’s settlers- Native Americans, pioneers and Mormons unfolds. The story is completed shortly before arriving back at the dock. This is not a high tech experience- so if you are looking for colored lights, lasers, modern music than this is not what you will experience. This is an attraction that remains largely unchanged since it was created in 1963. The attraction evokes memories of long ago family vacations, provides a rich history, a pleasurable time on the Colorado River, and funny stories. It is a nice way to pass the evening. The big negative drawback is the cost of the ticket- which is reasonable if one does the dinner, but a $10 discount on the no dinner option really doesn’t lower the ticket price to be a good value for the experience, especially when you are a family of 5 adults (3 teens, 2 parents). Would I do it again- if the dinner offered an outdoor dining option (immunocompromised people are at a significant disadvantage during these COVID times without the ability to dine outside) than – yes. If the boat only ticket price was more in line with a 2 hour tour than -yes. One word of advice- if you are going with kids who get squirmy or lose attention quickly- this may not be the best entertainment option- as one must remain seated while the boat is in motion (basically the whole journey).