North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2007 - Service Industries

487 - Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing recreational transportation, such as sightseeing or dinner cruises, steam train excursions, horse-drawn sightseeing rides, air-boat rides or hot-air balloon rides. These establishments often use vintage or specialized transportation equipment. The services provided are local in nature, usually involving same-day return. Establishments that provide charter fishing services are included.

• Exclusion(s):

  Establishments primarily engaged in:

  • providing scenic and sightseeing services using airplanes, in combination with other specialty air transportation or flying services (See 481215 Non-Scheduled Specialty Flying Services)
  • providing sporting services, such as fishing guides, white-water rafting, pack trains and water-skiing (See 71399 All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries)

4871 - Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing scenic and sightseeing transportation on land, such as steam train excursions and horse-drawn sightseeing rides.

4872 - Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing scenic and sightseeing transportation on water, such as sightseeing or dinner cruises or air-boat rides. These establishments often use vintage or specialized transportation equipment. The services provided are local in nature, usually involving same-day return. Establishments that provide charter fishing services are included.

4879 - Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other

This industry group comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in providing scenic and sightseeing transportation. Some examples of these services are scenic helicopter rides and hot-air balloon rides.