Federal NAICS Codes

NAICS 487210

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water

Explore obligations, trends, recent awards, and incumbent contractors for NAICS 487210.

NAICS 487210 federal market metrics

Total obligations
$13.7M
Total awards
322 awards
Active obligations
$126.6K
Size standard
$14,000,000 receipts

What this NAICS covers

NAICS 487210 covers establishments that operate boats and vessels for scenic, sightseeing, and recreational passenger excursions on water, including chartered tours, river cruises, and fixed-route sightseeing operations focused on passengers' viewing experience.

Federal opportunities under 487210 typically involve provision of passenger sightseeing vessel operations including licensed crew and masters, scheduled or chartered excursion services, passenger safety and briefings, ADA-accessible boarding, life-saving equipment maintenance, and passenger reporting.

FY2025 snapshot

Obligations
$278.6K
Awards
4
Average award
$69.6K
Change from FY2024
+391.7%

Recent awards

Search contractors

$9,600

ALL ABOUT ADVENTURE LLC

US Geological Survey

PIID
140G0326P0044
PSC
V124 - TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MARINE CHARTER

$136,900

RIGID SECURITY GROUP INC

Department of the Navy

PIID
M2900025P3005
PSC
V124 - TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MARINE CHARTER

$96,960

MICROTECHNOLOGIES LLC

US Secret Service

PIID
70US0925P70092576
PSC
W019 - LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- SHIPS, SMALL CRAFT, PONTOONS, AND FLOATING DOCKS

$20,000

THIRD COAST MARINE SERVICES INC

National Park Service

PIID
140P1325F0003
PSC
V122 - TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MOTOR CHARTER

$24,700

RYAN S ROGERS

US Fish and Wildlife Service

PIID
140FS325P0027
PSC
V124 - TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MARINE CHARTER

FAQ

What work fits NAICS 487210?
  • Operate narrated sightseeing cruises on specified waterways with onboard narration, ticket handling, and scheduled departures for passenger viewing.
  • Provide chartered sightseeing vessel services for groups, including passenger manifests, lifejacket provisioning, and voyage logging.
  • Run seasonal harbor or river sightseeing shuttle services with regular schedules, fare collection, and passenger safety briefings.
  • Deliver contracted vessel crewing and on-water operation for guided viewing tours including ADA boarding assistance and documented emergency drills.
When is NAICS 487210 a weak fit?
  • Freight or cargo marine transportation: missing passenger-focused sightseeing services, narration, and passenger safety briefings required for excursions.
  • Commuter passenger ferry transit without sightseeing component: missing tourism-focused narration and viewing-oriented operations.
  • Vessel construction or major shipyard repair: missing vessel operation, crewing, and passenger service activities that define sightseeing transport.
What solicitation language points to NAICS 487210?
  • Scope line items call out narrated tours, daily scheduled departures, or chartered group tours and require passenger liability insurance proof.
  • Requirements specify minimum licensed master and crewing levels, passenger briefings, lifejacket drills, and onboard safety procedures.
  • Evaluation criteria reference passenger load counts, on-time departure percentages, and passenger safety incident reporting and mitigations.

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