487210

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water

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SBA Size Standard

$14M average annual receipts

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NAICS Code Hierarchy

48

Sector

Transportation and Warehousing

487

Subsector

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation

4872

Industry Group

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water

487210

National Industry (This Code)

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water

Official NAICS Description

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual
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

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

Based on SBA Table of Small Business Size Standards (2024)

Size Standard

$14M average annual receipts

Measurement Period

3-year average

Standard Type

Revenue-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 487210

Set-Aside Programs

8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB

Certification Required

No (self-certify in SAM.gov)

Size standards are set by the SBA and reviewed periodically. Always verify at SBA.gov before bidding.

Cross-References

The following activities are classified elsewhere in the NAICS system:

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.

How to Use NAICS 487210 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 487210Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water — is used in SAM.gov to identify businesses whose primary activity falls within this classification. When you add this code to your SAM.gov entity registration, contracting officers searching for vendors in the Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water space will be able to find your business.

If this code represents your primary business activity, designate it as your primary NAICS code. Your primary NAICS code determines your size standard for any contract solicited under this code. With a size standard of $14M average annual receipts, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 487210.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 487210?

NAICS code 487210 is 'Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water', classified under the Transportation and Warehousing sector (NAICS 48). 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 o

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 487210?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 487210 (Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water) as one with $14M average annual receipts. This size standard determines eligibility for small business set-aside contracts, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB programs in SAM.gov.

How do I register NAICS code 487210 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 487210 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 487210 (Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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