Royal Excursion

What Royal Excursion does

Royal Excursion is a privately held, locally owned charter bus and contract transportation company founded in 1998 and headquartered in Mishawaka, Indiana, with regional offices in Valparaiso and Fort Wayne. The company operates a 58-vehicle fleet spanning 5-passenger SUVs, 12-passenger party buses, 22-passenger mini-coaches, 30-passenger shuttles, 40-passenger deluxe motorcoaches, 56-passenger deluxe motorcoaches (including a premium 'Rockstar' variant), and ADA-accessible configurations equipped with wheelchair lifts and onboard restrooms. Vehicles feature standard amenity electronics (WiFi, power outlets, video monitors, leather seating, DVD/CD players, USB ports) but no proprietary software platform; the underlying 'technology' is a physical fleet with conventional motorcoach outfitting.

The company monetizes through three service lines: (1) one-time charter bus rentals priced via custom quote requests based on vehicle type, distance, duration, and passenger count; (2) recurring contract transportation services including fixed-route transit, employee shuttles, hospital shuttles, and casino transportation for municipalities, universities, healthcare facilities, and private-sector partners; and (3) airport shuttle and private car service using SUVs. Customer segments span enterprise (municipalities, universities, healthcare, casinos), mid-market (corporate groups, tour operators such as American Dream Tours), SMB (weddings, family reunions), and education (K-12 and university groups). Go-to-market is sales-led, relying on phone quote requests, website inquiry forms, and direct field sales into enterprise accounts, with a public channels layer for top-of-funnel awareness (Instagram, Facebook, ABA/UBA industry association memberships).

Since founding, Royal Excursion has expanded from a single South Bend market to a multi-region footprint across Indiana (Greater South Bend, Fort Wayne, Valparaiso, Hammond, Lafayette, West Lafayette, Indianapolis), Southwest Michigan, and the Chicagoland area, with 2024 marking documented entry into the West Lafayette / Purdue University market. Leadership consists of President Shannon Kaser, with no disclosed outside investors, parent company, or institutional ownership. The company operates independently as a fleet-based service business with no platform, app, SDK, API, or AI/ML component disclosed.

Name

Royal Excursion

Legal name

Royal Excursion

Website

https://royalexcursion.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Royal Excursion is a privately held, Indiana-based charter bus and contract transportation provider operating a 58-vehicle fleet across motorcoaches, mini-coaches, shuttles, party buses, SUVs, and ADA-accessible vehicles, serving corporate, university, municipal, healthcare, casino, tour, and wedding/event clients throughout Indiana, Southwest Michigan, and Chicagoland since 1998.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charter Bus & Ground Transportation Services

NAICS

Charter Bus Industry (48551), Charter Bus Industry (4855), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation (487), Limousine Service (485320)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAFAFAB

Charter & Tour Coach Operators

Transportation & Logistics/Passenger Transportation (Air, Rail, Bus, Taxi/Rideshare)/Intercity Coach & Bus Operators

SECONDARYTHAIAIAF

Wedding & Social Event Charters

Travel & Hospitality/Rail, Bus & Ground Passenger Transport/Private Coach, Charter Bus & Group Transport

SECONDARYTHAIAIAB

Tour & Sightseeing Coach Charters

Travel & Hospitality/Rail, Bus & Ground Passenger Transport/Private Coach, Charter Bus & Group Transport

SECONDARYHSACACAN

Party Transportation (Limo, Shuttle) Services

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Party & Social Event Services

Keywords

• Charter bus services
• Contract transportation
• Group travel services
• Airport shuttle service
• Private car service

Headquarters

HQ city

Mishawaka

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Charter Bus Services: One-time rental of motorcoaches, shuttles, and party buses for group travel across Indiana, Southwest Michigan, and Chicagoland. Revenue generated per trip based on distance, vehicle type, and duration.
2. Contract Transportation Services: Recurring revenue from fixed-route transit, employee shuttle programs, hospital shuttles, casino transportation, and city transit partnerships with municipalities, universities, and healthcare providers.
3. Private Car Service: Luxury SUV transportation for airport transfers, executive travel, and out-of-town car service using 5-passenger Chevrolet Suburbans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Royal Excursion is a regional transportation services company that operates a fleet of 58 vehicles to deliver charter/group travel, contract transportation, and private car services. Its core offerings include motorcoach charters (56- and 40-passenger), a 22-passenger mini-coach, 30-passenger shuttle buses, a 12-passenger party bus, 5-passenger SUVs, and ADA-accessible vehicles, serving corporate, educational, municipal, healthcare, casino, wedding, and airport-transfer customers across Indiana, Southwest Michigan, and Chicagoland.

Product overview

Royal Excursion is a transportation service provider offering a diverse fleet of 58 vehicles for charter, contract, and private transportation across Indiana, Southwest Michigan, and Chicagoland. The product portfolio centers on the company's core fleet offerings: 5-Passenger SUV (private car service), 12-Passenger Limo/Party Bus, 22-Passenger Mini-Coach, 30-Passenger Shuttle Bus, 40-Passenger Deluxe Motorcoach, 56-Passenger Deluxe Motorcoach, 56-Passenger Luxury "Rockstar" Motorcoach, and ADA-accessible vehicles. These vehicles support three primary service lines: Group Travel/Charter Bus Services (corporate travel, school trips, tours, special events), Contract Transportation Services (fixed-route transit, healthcare shuttles, casino shuttles, employee shuttles, airport transportation for municipalities, universities, casinos, and healthcare providers), and Airport Shuttle Service. The company operates as a single unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 56-Passenger Deluxe Motorcoach Modern 56-passenger deluxe motorcoach with WiFi, power outlets, panoramic windows, pull-down shades, individual reading lights, high-back reclining seats, six video monitors, DVD player, CD/Stereo, overhead compartments, under-carriage luggage storage, restroom, and seat belts; wheelchair lift and USB ports available upon request. Available in Greater South Bend, Greater Fort Wayne, and Greater Chicago for large-group charter.
• 40-Passenger Deluxe Motorcoach 40-passenger deluxe motorcoach with WiFi, power outlets, DVD player, CD/stereo, four video monitors, overhead compartments, undercarriage storage, hardwood floors, high-back leather seats, on-board restroom, seat belts, and USB ports. Designed for smaller groups or athletic teams.
• 56-Passenger Luxury "Rockstar" Motorcoach Luxury variant of the 56-passenger motorcoach offering premium amenities for charter services.
• 22-Passenger Luxury Mini-Coach Luxury mini-coach offering plush leather seating, DVD player with CD/stereo and large video monitor, and overhead compartments, suited for smaller groups or teams traveling in Indiana, Southwest Michigan, and Chicagoland.
• 30-Passenger Shuttle Bus Practical shuttle bus with comfortable seating, hardwood floors, TV, wheelchair accessibility, and seat belts. Designed for medium-sized groups, short local trips, and guest shuttles. No luggage storage or restroom.
• 12-Passenger Limo/Party Bus Luxury limo/party bus with center table, cup holders, stocked mini-bar with eight rock glasses, horseshoe-style black leather seating, two flat-screen video monitors, DVD player, Bluetooth-enabled stereo, WiFi upon request, and rear mood lighting. Popular for bachelor/bachelorette parties, nights out, and special occasions.
• 5-Passenger SUV Private Car Service Private chauffeured transportation using two 2018 Chevrolet Suburbans accommodating up to 5 passengers for airport transfers, executive travel, and out-of-town car service.
• ADA Accessible Vehicles Accessible transportation fleet for people with disabilities, including two 30-passenger shuttle buses with wheelchair lift and a 56-passenger deluxe motorcoach with wheelchair lift and on-board restroom. Features wider doors and spacious aisles. Available in Greater South Bend and Greater Chicago.
• Group Travel / Charter Bus Services Charter bus services for corporate and business travel, school and university trips (field trips, athletic teams, campus travel), tour and sightseeing groups (Niagara Falls, Washington D.C., Northern Michigan), and special events and private outings (weddings, family reunions, casino trips).
• Contract Transportation Services Custom-designed and operated transportation systems for municipalities, universities, casinos, healthcare facilities, and private-sector partners. Includes fixed-route transit, city and regional transit, hospital and healthcare shuttles, casino and entertainment shuttles, employee shuttle programs, and airport transportation.
• Airport Shuttle Service Airport shuttle service providing transportation to and from airports with professional drivers, reliable scheduling, and comfortable vehicles.

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chicago Motor Coach: Regional charter bus and corporate shuttle operator in the Chicagoland area. Direct overlap with Royal Excursion's Chicago service region and customer segments including corporate events, weddings, and school trips.
• Gold Star Transportation: Michigan-based charter and motorcoach operator serving schools, corporate, weddings, and group tours. Geographic and service-line overlap with Royal Excursion, particularly in the Southwest Michigan and Chicagoland corridor.
• Lux Bus America: Premium and executive motorcoach/charter operator with comparable luxury vehicle offerings (party buses, deluxe motorcoaches). Overlaps with Royal Excursion's higher-end wedding, corporate, and special-event charter segment.
• United Bus LLC: Midwest charter bus operator serving corporate, school, sports, wedding, and group travel customers with a motorcoach fleet. Comparable customer segments and charter service offering to Royal Excursion.
• All Aboard America: Multi-brand charter and motorcoach operator running charter bus service across multiple U.S. regions. Similar service mix (group travel, corporate, events, school trips) and fleet positioning as Royal Excursion.
• GO Riteway Transportation Group: Wisconsin-based charter, school bus, and contract transportation operator serving the upper Midwest. Comparable mix of charter bus service, school/contract routes, and event transportation in a similar regional footprint.
• Arrow Stage Lines: Midwest-based charter bus and motorcoach operator with a comparable fleet and charter, contract, and group travel services. Direct peer to Royal Excursion in fleet composition, customer mix (corporate, school, sports teams, weddings), and multi-state Midwest footprint.
• Indian Trails Bus Lines: Michigan-based intercity and charter motorcoach operator. Comparable fleet and charter/scheduled service mix, with overlap in the Michigan-Indiana corridor where Royal Excursion operates.

Broad incumbents

• Coach USA: Large, established North American motorcoach operator offering charter, scheduled service, and contract transportation. Overlaps with Royal Excursion's charter and contract offerings but operates at significantly greater scale and geographic breadth.

Emerging players

• Voyager Charter Bus: Online charter bus booking marketplace that connects customers to charter operators nationally. Comparable on the customer-acquisition side: represents a competitive distribution channel against Royal Excursion's quote-based sales motion.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Royal-Excursion/167937023222488?fref=ts
• Instagraminstagram.com/royalexcursion
• Xx.com/royalexcursion

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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