"Pictures do not do this set justice! It must be seen to be appreciated. This thing looks AWESOME! The level of detail here is incredible.
The build was fun and I stretched it out over a week to enjoy the experience. The collection of minifigs are also excellent and the clear pieces look fantastic! The ghost sharks look amazing! This set isn't really suitable for play--it is definitely a display model.
The only downside I can think of is the ship doesn't open up to reveal an inside play area (i.e. a Captain's Quarters or some other nautical room). This is a minor complaint.
This set is well worth the money and is now easily my favorite Lego Set.