2017 NAICS Definition

T = Canadian, Mexican, and United States industries are comparable.

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.

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--
  • 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;
  • 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.
2007
NAICS		   2012
NAICS		   2017
NAICS		   Corresponding Index
Entries
487210   487210   487210   Airboat (i.e., swamp buggy) operation
487210   487210   487210   Boat, fishing charter, operation
487210   487210   487210   Charter fishing boat operation
487210   487210   487210   Dinner cruises
487210   487210   487210   Excursion boat operation
487210   487210   487210   Fishing boat charter operation
487210   487210   487210   Harbor sightseeing tours
487210   487210   487210   Hovercraft sightseeing operation
487210   487210   487210   Scenic and sightseeing excursions, water
487210   487210   487210   Sightseeing boat operation
487210   487210   487210   Swamp buggy operation
487210   487210   487210   Whale watching excursions