Scenic & Sightseeing Transportation, Water
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 48721 directly.
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Official definition
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.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain. Census publishes this definition under NAICS 487210, the only detailed industry in this group.
Illustrative examples
- Airboat (i.e., swamp buggy) operation
- Excursion boat operation
- Charter fishing boat services
- Harbor sightseeing tours
- Dinner cruises
Which code does this activity belong in?
Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water covers establishments that provide water-based scenic and sightseeing services, typically local trips with same-day returns. This includes airboat operations, excursion boats, harbor tours, and dinner cruises. The key distinction is that these services operate on water; establishments providing scenic transportation on land are classified in Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land, while those using other modes of transport are classified in Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other.
Written for NAICS 487210, the only detailed industry in this group.