Industry Description
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.
Illustrative Examples:
Airboat (i.e., swamp buggy) operation
Excursion boat operation
Charter fishing boat services
Harbor sightseeing tours
Dinner cruises
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 487210 - Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water are:
- Sightseeing boat operation
- Excursion boat operation
- Charter fishing boat operation
- Dinner cruises
- Swamp buggy operation
- Hovercraft sightseeing operation
- Scenic and sightseeing excursions, water
- Fishing boat charter operation
- Whale watching excursions
- Harbor sightseeing tours
- Airboat (i.e., swamp buggy) operation
- Boat, fishing charter, operation
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Sightseeing Transportation in the US (48710)
Revenue 2025
$6.9bn
Growth 2025
1.64%
Key Trends
Many operators switched to online booking platforms during the period, reducing operating costs
Industry demand is influenced by the level of international tourism to the United States
Travel within the United States is expected to rise as the economy recovers
Products and Services
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For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 487210 - Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing water transportation of passengers--are classified in Subsector 483, Water Transportation;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing water taxi services--are classified in Industry 48321, Inland Water Transportation;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing boat rental without operators--are classified in U.S. Industry 532284, Recreational Goods Rental.
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NAICS Cross Reference
Operating floating casinos (i.e., gambling cruises or riverboat casinos)--are classified in Industry 713210, Casinos (except Casino Hotels); and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing recreation services, such as fishing guides, white water rafting, parasailing, and water skiing--are classified in Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries;
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NAICS Hierarchy 487210 - Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water
NAICS Code 487210 - Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water sits in the 2-digit Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 48-49
Sector Title: Transportation and Warehousing
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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4811 Scheduled Air Transportation
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48111 Scheduled Air Transportation
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4812 Nonscheduled Air Transportation
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48121 Nonscheduled Air Transportation
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4821 Rail Transportation
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48211 Rail Transportation
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4831 Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation
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48311 Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation
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4832 Inland Water Transportation
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48321 Inland Water Transportation
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4841 General Freight Trucking
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48411 General Freight Trucking, Local
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48412 General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance
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4842 Specialized Freight Trucking
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48421 Used Household and Office Goods Moving
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48422 Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local
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48423 Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance
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4851 Urban Transit Systems
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4852 Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation
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48521 Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation
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4853 Taxi and Limousine Service
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48531 Taxi Service
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48532 Limousine Service
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4854 School and Employee Bus Transportation
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48541 School and Employee Bus Transportation
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4855 Charter Bus Industry
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48551 Charter Bus Industry
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4859 Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
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48599 Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
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4861 Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil
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48611 Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil
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4862 Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas
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48621 Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas
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4869 Other Pipeline Transportation
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48691 Pipeline Transportation of Refined Petroleum Products
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48699 All Other Pipeline Transportation
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4871 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land
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48711 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land
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4872 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water
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48721 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water
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4879 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other
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48799 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other
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4881 Support Activities for Air Transportation
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48811 Airport Operations
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48819 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
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4882 Support Activities for Rail Transportation
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48821 Support Activities for Rail Transportation
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4883 Support Activities for Water Transportation
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48831 Port and Harbor Operations
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48832 Marine Cargo Handling
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48833 Navigational Services to Shipping
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48839 Other Support Activities for Water Transportation
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4884 Support Activities for Road Transportation
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48841 Motor Vehicle Towing
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48849 Other Support Activities for Road Transportation
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4885 Freight Transportation Arrangement
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48851 Freight Transportation Arrangement
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4889 Other Support Activities for Transportation
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48899 Other Support Activities for Transportation
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