Next, we will present the types of establishments to which the NAICS code 487210 corresponds and how it is classified. This code focuses on a specific category within the industry, which is essential to understanding the economic structure of this sector.
Description NAICS Code 487210 – Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing scenic and sightseeing transportation on water. The services provided are usually local and involve same-day return to place of origin.
NAICS code 487210 includes:
- Airboat (i.e., swamp buggy) operation
- Boat, fishing charter, operation
- Charter fishing boat operation
- Dinner cruises
- Excursion boat operation
- Fishing boat charter operation
- Harbor sightseeing tours
- Hovercraft sightseeing operation
- Scenic and sightseeing excursions, water
- Sightseeing boat operation
- Swamp buggy operation
- Whale watching excursions
NAICS Code 487210 does not include the following references:
- Providing recreational services, such as fishing guide services (except charter boat), white water rafting, parasailing, and water skiing–are classified in Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries;
- Providing water taxi services–are classified in Industry 48321, Inland Water Transportation;
- Providing water transportation of passengers–are classified in Subsector 483, Water Transportation;
- Operating floating casinos (i.e., gambling cruises or riverboat casinos)–are classified in Industry 713210, Casinos (except Casino Hotels); and
- Providing boat rental without operators–are classified in U.S. Industry 532284, Recreational Goods Rental.
