Regent announces order for 30 Seagliders

Regent Craft has announced a Seaglider order from XXV, a private members club that offers “innovative experiences centred around premier coastal destinations”.

XXV has ordered 30 of the 12-passenger Viceroy Seaglider vessels for US deployment. A statement said the Viceroy vessel is designed for convenient, comfortable dock-to-dock travel. Passengers board directly at the water’s edge, then the craft rises onto hydrofoils to offer a high-speed, smooth ride through busy ports, before flying just above the water on a cushion of air in ground effect at speeds up to 290 km per hour for routes up to 290 km.

XXV plans to begin Seaglider operations on the US East Coast, with an initial focus on the northeast and Florida, serving routes including New York to the Hamptons, Boston to Nantucket, Palm Beach to Miami, and Miami to the Bahamas. Regent will deliver the first Seaglider vessels to XXV as early as 2027.

“We designed Seaglider vessels to remove friction from coastal travel, and XXV is applying that capability to create a member experience centred on our shared goals of convenience, comfort, and connection,” said Regent co-founder and chief executive Billy Thalheimer. “This partnership allows us to bring the benefits of Seaglider vessels directly to XXV members, offering a more seamless and enjoyable way to experience coastal destinations.”

XXV co-founder Jamie Petty said, “Our partnership will enable us to deliver a unique passenger experience that reclaims time and creates space for more meaningful moments between destinations.”

XXV said it will announce a ’high-profile’ US operator in the coming months.