NAICS Code 487210: Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water
National industry
SBA small business size standard: $14 million in average annual receipts
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.
Government contracts for this service: PSC W019 Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, and Floating Docks Lease and Rental
Code facts
- Part of
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48-49
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487
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4872
- 48721
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4872
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487
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48-49
- Contract awards
- 1 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $267,418 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau, size standards from the SBA and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Business activities under NAICS 487210
- 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
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Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $105,144 |
| FY2025 | $267,418 |
| FY2024 | $56,655 |
| FY2023 | $53,247 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Microtechnologies LLC | $105,144 |
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Homeland Security | $105,144 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W019 Lease or Rental of Equipment: Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, and Floating Docks | $105,144 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | $105,144 |
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Size standard history
Federal Register rules that named this code
Proposed size standard changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Small Business Size Standards: Monetary-Based Industry Size Standards | Closed Oct 21, 2025No final rule found |
From the NAICS codes each rule's amendments to 13 CFR 121.201 name. Rules that print their size standard tables as images aren't listed.
Quick answers
What is NAICS 487210?
NAICS 487210 is Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water, a national industry in NAICS 48-49, Transportation and Warehousing.
What is the NAICS code for dinner cruises?
The NAICS code for dinner cruises is 487210, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water.
What is the NAICS code for swamp buggy operation?
The NAICS code for swamp buggy operation is 487210, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water.
What is the NAICS code for excursion boat operation?
The NAICS code for excursion boat operation is 487210, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water.
When did the size standard for NAICS 487210 last change?
The most recent Federal Register rule on record that names NAICS 487210 in the SBA's size standards is "Small Business Size Standards: Adjustment of Monetary-Based Size Standards, Disadvantage Thresholds, and 8(a) Eligibility Thresholds for Inflation" (87 FR 69118), published Nov 17, 2022 and effective Dec 19, 2022.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 487210?
Federal contracts under NAICS 487210 obligated $267,418 in fiscal year 2025 and $482,464 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 487210?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 487210 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Microtechnologies LLC ($105,144).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 487210?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 487210 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of Homeland Security ($105,144).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 487210?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 487210 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are W019 Lease or Rental of Equipment: Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, and Floating Docks.
Where is the work under NAICS 487210 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 487210 over the last 12 months are Florida ($105,144).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 487210?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 487210 is W91237-26-Q-A085, solicitation from ENDIST Huntington (USACE), posted August 17, 2026.
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