Historic Gardner's Basin

Gardner's Basin is home to some serious commercial fishing boats. However, a large part of the basin has been restored to provide attractions that would appeal to visitors who want a break from the casinos. These include sightseeing and fishing cruises, boat charter and dive services, watersport equipment rental, and restaurants that specialize in fresh seafood and ale house brews.

Crafters Village is there, with numerous quaint and interesting shops and an artist colony. The Atlantic City Aquarium is also located at Gardner's Basin.

Gardner's Basin Sign

This sign lists the many neat things to do and see at Gardner's Basin. Some examples are shown below.

Gardner's Basin Marina

Boats docked at Gardner's Basin. You could dock your boat here.

Atlantic City Boat Cruises

Atlantic City Cruises offers the following boat cruises on the "Crusin 1":
1-hour Morning Skyline cruise starting at 11:00 AM, Monday - Friday
2-hour Dolphin Watching cruise starting at 2:00 PM, Daily
1-hour Sightseeing cruise starting at 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
1-hour Happy Hour cruise starting at 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday

These cruises all operate out of Gardner's Basin.
Give Captain Jeff George a call at: 609-347-7600 .

After your cruise you can grab a cool drink, and maybe a delicious meal, at the Flying Cloud Cafe' or Back Bay Ale House (see photos below).

Back Bay and Inlet Fishing

"High Roller Fishing" offers two 4-hour back bay fishing trips each day.
1:00 PM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Phone: 609-348-3474

After your fishing trip you can grab a cool drink, and maybe a delicious meal, at the Flying Cloud Cafe' or Back Bay Ale House (see photos below).

To find out more about Highroller Fishing: click here

Atlantus Deep Sea Fishing

You can book a deep sea fishing excursion on the "Atlantus" by calling them at 609-408-3564.

Web Feet Watersports Equipment Rental

Web Feet Watersports provides bicycle, kayak, fishing gear and other watersports equipment rental.

Flying Cloud Cafe

The Flying Cloud Cafe features fresh seafood and cold beer and ale. It has outdoor seating on a deck overlooking the inlet. The cafe is named after the "Flying Cloud" three-masted sailing ship, which when it was launched in 1851 was the fastest in the world. A replica of the "Flying Cloud" was at Gardner's Basin until 1980, which is how the restaurant got its name.

Back Bay Ale House

The Back Bay Ale House features great cocktails, a variety of ales and tasty food, along with an outstanding second story view.

Atlantic City Aquarium

The Atlantic City Aquarium has eighteen tanks and more than 50,000 gallons of water that feature a variety of sea creatures native to the waters of New Jersey and the Mid-Atlantic region.

Some views as seen from Gardners Basin are shown below.

Pleasure Boat Underway

Trump Marina Casino and the Atlantic City Coast Guard Station

Harrah's

The Borgata and The Water Tower

The Farley Marina is seen in the foreground.

Farley State Marina

The Farley State Marina just across the Bay.

To find out about the Farley State Marina follow this link: Farley State Marina

Crafters Village

Crafters Village is also located at Gardners Basin. This sign lists the many shops. Some examples are shown below.

Enchanted Cottage

J & S Custom Crafters

Galleria dei Leopardi

Gardner's Basin Map

Map by Google