Or when he first is transported to the ship. All the others are shaking and quivering in shock, and he’s just grinning like “Wow.”
He and “Guy” are my favorite characters. Growing up watching the original ST reruns over and over and over, I know that this movie mocks every nuance of Trekkiedom, including the conventions and fans.
I think his line was “that was a hell of a thing”, with a slightly dazed but happy look on his face.