487210 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water

Overview

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

  • 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.

Index Entries

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