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REGENT Craft and XXV are set to transform U.S. East Coast
travel with a fleet of Viceroy Seagliders, delivering fast, quiet, and luxurious dock to dock connections between the region’s most sought after coastal destinations beginning in 2027.
RANDALL BLAKE
A new chapter in high-speed coastal mobility is taking shape as REGENT Craft announces an order of 30 Viceroy Seagliders from XXV, a private members club redefining how discerning travelers move between premier waterfront destinations.
At the center of the agreement is REGENT’s Viceroy Seaglider, a 12-passenger, all electric vessel that operates in a category entirely its own. Neither traditional aircraft nor conventional boat, the Seaglider boards directly at the dock, lifts onto hydrofoils to glide smoothly through busy ports, then transitions into wing in ground effect flight just above the water. Cruising at speeds of up to 180 miles per hour with a range of up to 180 miles, the Viceroy is engineered for routes that have long suffered from congestion, inefficiency, or limited infrastructure.
REGENT Co-Founders Billy Thalheimer and Mike Klinker
The onboard experience mirrors the ambition of the technology. High ceilings and expansive windows create an open, light-filled cabin, while the all electric propulsion system delivers a quieter, smoother ride than helicopters or small aircraft. For passengers, the result is not just speed, but calm. Travel becomes fluid, predictable, and intentionally designed around comfort.
REGENT plans to begin delivering Seagliders to XXV as early as 2027, with initial operations focused on the U.S. East Coast. Early routes are expected to include New York to the Hamptons, Boston to Nantucket, Palm Beach to Miami, and Miami to the Bahamas. These corridors represent some of the most time sensitive and traffic-constrained coastal journeys in the country, where Seaglider operations promise to dramatically reduce travel times while enhancing the overall experience.
For XXV, the partnership aligns directly with its mission to curate elevated, member-focused experiences rooted in access and connection. The Seaglider transforms coastal travel from a logistical hurdle into a defining part of the journey, allowing members to reclaim time and move effortlessly between destinations that matter most to them.
For REGENT, the order signals growing momentum beyond traditional ferry and airline operators. Demand from private membership clubs and experiential platforms underscores the Seaglider’s versatility and its appeal to travelers who value speed, discretion, and seamless access.
As coastal regions continue to seek alternatives to congested roads, crowded airports, and weather dependent marine transport, REGENT and XXV are positioning the Seaglider as a compelling new solution. Fast, quiet, and purpose built for short range coastal missions, the Viceroy Seaglider points toward a future where mobility feels less like transit and more like arrival.