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THE TWENTY FIVE PARTNERS WITH HORNBLOWER GROUP TO LAUNCH NEXT GENERATION OF COASTAL TRAVEL
EXCLUSIVE MARITIME PARTNERSHIP AND FLEET OF UP TO 60 REGENT SEAGLIDERS ESTABLISH THE TWENTY FIVE AS THE GLOBAL STANDARD FOR PREMIUM SHORE-TO-DOOR SERVICE
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - Stamford, CT - The Twenty Five today announces a strategic partnership with Hornblower Group, which will serve as its exclusive maritime operating partner. The collaboration brings together world-class operational expertise and infrastructure to deliver The Twenty Five's vision for a new era of luxury coastal travel, powered by REGENT Craft's Seagliders. The alignment marks a defining step forward for The Twenty Five, signaling that the operational foundation required to make it a reality is now firmly in place.
Hornblower Group, the nation's leading passenger vessel operator, brings a century of maritime experience, with a reputation built on safety, precision, and performance. With unmatched maritime infrastructure across the United States, alongside in-house capabilities spanning operations, consulting, maintenance, and vessel construction, Hornblower is uniquely positioned to safely and reliably support the rollout of next-generation maritime technology at scale.
Importantly, Hornblower's established presence across key aviation gateways and port networks creates a unique opportunity to integrate air and sea, enabling seamless transitions from flight to dock, and onward from shore to door. As The Twenty Five's maritime partner, Hornblower will lead all aspects of vessel operations, safety, and regulatory execution, providing the operational backbone required to deliver REGENT Seaglider services reliably and at scale.
The Twenty Five, in turn, will focus on the end-to-end experience, curating a seamless, elevated journey that extends beyond the Seaglider vessel itself. From departure to arrival, every moment is thoughtfully integrated with lifestyle, connecting members and guest passengers directly into residences, hotels, and curated coastal experiences.
Neill Etheridge, Co-Founder of The Twenty Five, said, “The Twenty Five is built on a simple idea, that time is life's greatest luxury. How we move between the places we care about should reflect that. This partnership brings together transformative technology with best-in-class maritime execution. With Hornblower, we now have the operational capability to deliver on that vision at scale.”
Added Jaime Petty, Co-Founder of The Twenty Five, “What excites us most is the lived experience. This is not simply about transport; it is about reclaiming time. Leaving Manhattan and arriving in the Hamptons in under an hour, or moving seamlessly from Miami to the Bahamas, in comfort and quiet, fundamentally changes how people experience distance. Seeing this come to life is incredibly powerful.”
Stephen Edwards, CEO of Hornblower, said, “Hornblower Group has long been the trusted choice for highly specialized maritime operations, defined by safety, precision, and performance. This partnership with The Twenty Five strengthens Hornblower's position as a global leader in maritime transportation, leveraging our unmatched experience and in- house expertise to advance emerging technologies alongside an innovative partner.” At the core of The Twenty Five's offerings is access to REGENT's Viceroy Seaglider, an all- electric vessel that combines the speed of an aircraft with the convenience of a boat. Operating seamlessly across three modes: float, foil, and fly, the Seaglider transitions from harbor navigation to hydrofoil lift, before gliding just above the water at speeds of up to 180 mph, all while utilizing existing dock infrastructure.
The onboard experience has been designed to match the performance: extensive full-height cabin design, expansive windows, refined interiors, and a white-glove service that creates a quiet, smooth, and elevated journey between coastal destinations.
Billy Thalheimer, CEO and Co-Founder of REGENT Craft, said, “The partnership with Hornblower is an important and significant milestone to hit as it takes us a step closer to our collective goal of removing friction from coastal travel for The Twenty Five members. At REGENT, we're really excited about the innovative business model The Twenty Five has established - guaranteeing their members access, while maintaining the capacity for public Seaglider transportation.”
The Twenty Five has secured a purchase agreement for up to 60 Seagliders. This positions The Twenty Five as a dominant REGENT U.S. buyer and establishes it as a global operating network for its members and guests. Deliveries are anticipated to begin as early as 2027. With Hornblower's operational expertise secured, The Twenty Five is advancing plans to launch initial routes, including New York to the Hamptons, Boston to Nantucket, Palm Beach to Miami, and Miami to the Bahamas.
Shull Autin, Chief Maritime Officer of Hornblower, added, “Launching and operating new technologies on the water takes the skill, discipline, and confidence that comes from generations of experience and expertise. With a century of operational leadership and a track record of safely delivering for millions of passengers each year, Hornblower is uniquely equipped for this partnership. Our leadership and our crews are ready to lead from the front alongside The Twenty Five as we redefine what is possible on the water.”
Together, The Twenty Five, REGENT, and Hornblower represent a powerful alignment of vision, technology, and operational leadership. By combining a premium experience with transformative mobility and trusted maritime execution, they are setting a new benchmark for safe, seamless, and sophisticated coastal travel.
About The Twenty Five
The Twenty Five unlocks a new era of luxury coastal travel, where innovative technology creates seamless connections between the places members love most. Powered by a global fleet of REGENT electric Seagliders with unique float, foil, and fly engineering, members move effortlessly between their favorite destinations in comfort and safety. Whether it is breakfast in Manhattan and being back in the Hamptons in under an hour, or lunch in Miami followed by boarding your yacht in the Bahamas soon after, The Twenty Five transforms time saved into time well lived. For more information, go to www.TheTwentyFive.com.
About Hornblower
Hornblower Group is a global leader in experiences and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group's portfolio of international offerings includes water-based experiences (dining and sightseeing cruises), land-based experiences (walking and food tours), and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group's premier experience division, offers land- and water-based experiences as well as ferry and transportation services. Hornblower Marine, a subsidiary of Hornblower Group, provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a subsidiary of Hornblower Group and independent entity, provides reservation, ticketing, and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group's global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group's additional corporate offices reside in San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit hornblowercorp.com.
About REGENT
REGENT is pioneering the future of maritime mobility through the development and manufacturing of SeagliderTM vessels, high-speed hydrofoiling wing-in-ground effect (WIG) craft that operate over the water within a wingspan of the surface, combining the speed of an aircraft with the convenience of a boat. A dual use company based in Rhode Island, U.S., REGENT has secured global commercial orders valued at more than $10 billion from leading airline and ferry operators around the world, as well as $15 million in contracts with the U.S. Marine Corps. REGENT has raised more than $100 million from investors including 8090 Industries, Founders Fund, Japan Airlines, and Lockheed Martin.