Inland Water Passenger Transportation Industry

NAICS: 483212

For additional companies see the Inland Water Transportation Industry

Inland Water Passenger Transportation Market Share: Largest Companies in the Inland Water Passenger Transportation Industry

Company	Headquarters	Revenue ($ MM)
ARGOSY	Seattle, WA	100
CORNUCOPIA CRUISE LINES	Perth Amboy, NJ	77
EAST ISLAND EXCURSIONS	Fajardo, PR	54
GRAND CANYON EXPEDITIONS	Kanab, UT	45
WATER TRANSFER SOLUTIONS LLC.	Canonsburg, PA	40
CATALINA CLASSIC CRUISES	San Diego, CA	31
STAR LINE MACKINAC ISLAND FERRY SERVICE	Saint Ignace, MI	27
CAPITIVA CRUISES	Captiva, FL	23
SHAMROCK MARINE	Baton Rouge, LA	19
PROPSF	Emeryville, CA	18
NATIVE SON HOLDINGS	St Croix, VI	16
41 SOUTH FERRY	Shelter Island, NY	15
ALASKAN DREAM VENTURES	Eagle River, AK	14
CALHOUN FERRY	Batchtown, IL	12
CHAPPAQUIDDICK FERRY	Edgartown, MA	9

This is a list of the largest companies active in the Inland Water Passenger Transportation industry. This differs from market share in the following example: One business with revenues of $100 million generates 10% of its business from the Inland Water Passenger Transportation industry. A second firm, with revenues of $20 million, generates all of its business from this industry. In our list, we show the businesses having revenues of $100 million and $20 million, respectively. However, the market share would compare the $10 million in industry-specific revenue to the $20 million: the second company has twice the market share even though it is "smaller" in size.

Growth: Fastest Growing Inland Water Passenger Transportation Companies

A list of competitors in the Inland Water Passenger Transportation industry that are rapidly expanding. Businesses may grow organically or through acquisition. Typically, small or midsized companies are in "growth" mode and can expand more rapidly. However, large businesses may have the strategy and financial capabilities to scale rapidly. Businesses that employ a "roll-up" strategy make multiple acquisitions of smaller businesses to form a single large corporation that controls a greater market share than its competitors and benefits from economies of scale.

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Small Business Financing

Small businesses that have received financing may expand soon. Financing may be required for capital-intensive investments, such as real estate or equipment purchases. Inland Water Passenger Transportation businesses may use the financing to cover startup expenses or the costs of hiring new employees. Loans differ from equity investments in the level of risk that is expected: loans frequently have collateral either directly or implicitly through the business or the owners that ensure repayment. Equity investment has the possibility for much greater returns, but offers no guarantee the principle will be repaid. Convertible securities combine the two concepts, but is used by private-equity firms rather than main street startups.

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Venture Funding

These Inland Water Passenger Transportation companies are actively raising capital from venture capital firms, private equity, or other investors. Businesses with venture funding generally have higher growth prospects, either through bringing new concepts to market, using innovative business practices, or savvy management.

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