The CBFD could operate seven vessels during peak times of the year carrying 636 autos of that time on a one-way trip. They ranged from 300 feet in length to 376 feet and averaged between 12 and 14 knots in speed, the MV ACCOMAC being the fastest and the LST's being the slowest. They had a full restaurant onboard and from Memorial Day to Labor Day offered moonlight cruises on Wednesday and Saturday nights with a full orchestra on the 8:05PM departures from Little Creek. They operated in extreme weather conditions only stopping for whole gale winds. They would be awash with spray, sometimes green water and numerous passengers seasick. It was like going on a small ocean liner for brief period of time. The cost to cross the bay was in 1962 was $3.00 for an automobile and $.85 per passenger. Today to cross the CBBT is $16.00 in the off-season and $18.00 during peak season.