NAICS Code 487210 – Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water

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.

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