Scenic & Sightseeing Transportation, Water Industry

NAICS: 4872

Scenic & Sightseeing Transportation, Water Market Share: Largest Companies in the Scenic & Sightseeing Transportation, Water Industry

Company	Headquarters	Revenue ($ MM)
NEW ORLEANS PADDLEWHEELS	New Orleans, LA	100
CATALINA PASSENGER SERVICE	Newport Beach, CA	94
PUT-IN-BAY BOAT LINE	Port Clinton, OH	90
DELLS BOAT TOURS	Wisconsin Dells, WI	88
OLD TOWN TROLLEY TOURS OF SAN DIEGO	San Diego, CA	85
HONEY ISLAND ADVENTURES	Slidell, LA	77
NEWPORT LANDING SPORTFISHING	Newport Beach, CA	76
DELLS ARMY DUCKS	Wisconsin Dells, WI	68
HAWAII NAUTICAL	Kaneohe, HI	57
TEE DEE ENTERPRISES	Chicago, IL	56
BB RIVERBOATS	Newport, KY	56
SPIRITLINE CRUISES	Charleston, SC	44
ISLAND PACKERS	Ventura, CA	44
TAHAWUS TRAILS	High Falls, NY	37
KO OLINA OCEAN ADVENTURES	Kapolei, HI	37
GN MANAGEMENT	West Glacier, MT	34
JUNGLE QUEENSINC.	Fort Lauderdale, FL	33
GOLDEN ISLES CRUISE LINES	Brunswick, GA	31
HOFFMANN WATER SPORTS	Wilmette, IL	31

This is a list of the largest companies active in the Scenic & Sightseeing Transportation, Water industry. This differs from market share in the following example: One business with revenues of $100 million generates 10% of its business from the Scenic & Sightseeing Transportation, Water 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 Scenic & Sightseeing Transportation, Water Companies

A list of competitors in the Scenic & Sightseeing Transportation, Water 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. Scenic & Sightseeing Transportation, Water 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 Scenic & Sightseeing Transportation, Water 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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