NAICS Code 487210 — Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water

National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is the only national industry under 48721 (Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water).

Code	487210
Title	Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water
Level	National Industry (6-digit)
Edition	NAICS 2022 edition
SBA size standard	$14 million in average annual receipts

Official definition (2022 NAICS)

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

Is a business under 487210 "small"?

Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 487210 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $14 million in average annual receipts. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — receipts are averaged over the latest 5 fiscal years.

Where 487210 sits in the hierarchy

Level	Code	Title
Sector	48-49	Transportation and Warehousing
Subsector	487	Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation
Industry Group	4872	Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water
NAICS Industry	48721	Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water
National Industry	487210	Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water

Related SIC codes

Via the official U.S. Census concordance (1987 SIC ↔ NAICS), shown only where the industry definition is unchanged in NAICS 2022.

SIC code	Title
4489	Water Transportation of Passengers, Not Elsewhere Classified
7999	Amusement and Recreation Services, Not Elsewhere Classified

Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.