Bennifer’s tour of love rolls into Italy! Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck hold hands in Capri after leaving St Tropez and her ex Alex Rodriguez behind them (they hope)
Having narrowly avoided a run-in with her ex-fiancé Alex Rodriguez, Jennifer Lopez arrived safely in Capri, Italy on Tuesday with her on-again boyfriend Ben Affleck.
After celebrating her 52nd birthday in Saint-Tropez over the weekend, Jen and Ben, 48, took their mega-yacht to the next destination from a port in a Monaco.
JLo looked flawless as she donned an all-white casual ensemble, including a pair of cut-off shorts and matching top, while her beau Ben went for a tight-fitting blue T-shirt and slacks.
Bennifer’s tour of love rolls into Italy! Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck hold hands in Capri on Tuesday after leaving St Tropez (and her ex Alex Rodriguez) behind them
The loved-up pair acted like honeymooners as they took a tour around Capri while holding hands and laughing together with their crew.
Capri is the latest pit stop for the on-again couple, as they continue to enjoy their romantic getaway onboard their super-yacht Valerie.
Her ex, ARod, has been seen celebrating his 46th birthday on a rented Ocean Paradise yacht, which has an eye-watering price tag of €27,000,000 ($31,860,810) and can hold 12 guests and another 12 crew.
PDA: Ben and Jen – known affectionately as Bennifer – appeared to be holding hands as they took a pit stop from their yacht
The loved-up pair acted like honeymooners as they took a tour around Capri while holding hands and laughing together with their crew.
In love again: The pair are making no secret of the fact they are now fully back together after many years apart
Yet that is no match for Lopez’s Valerie, currently priced at €110,000,000 ($129,817,600) where yesterday, Ben Affleck and Ms Lopez were seen recreating steamy scenes from her 2002 music video Jenny from the Block.
Jen’s rented 85-metre vessel Valerie was built by Lürssen in 2011 and underwent an extensive refit in 2019. It can accommodate 17 guests in nine well-appointed cabins with space for a 27-strong crew.
The Valerie boasts seven bedrooms across six decks on which to enjoy the voyage, and the theme of wellness runs throughout with a steam room and even a Hamman, said to be decorated with mosaics – according to Boat International. There are also massage rooms and spaces for beauty treatments.
Size matters! Lopez’s 85-meter-long vessel, The Valerie, loomed over her former flames’ boat, which clocks in at a mere 55 meters long
Wow! The epic vessel (pictured on Tuesday) has played host to the superstar couple
How they stack up: There was quite the difference between the two luxury vessels
A gym with a panoramic view of the ocean opens out onto an outdoor space with room for dining and a fountain that lights up at night.
Launched in 2011 and refitted in 2019, the vessel has six decks all served by an elevator and has an onboard 20 foot-long pool and a Jacuzzi which is one of five outdoor spaces. With its spectacular outdoor dining area, the boat was designed with London’s iconic hotel Claridge’s in mind.
The main deck and lounge are designed for hosting and centered around a uniquely designed self-playing piano.
Cozy spot: Bennifer enjoyed a dinner for two as they held hands while on their romantic holiday
The smile that says it all: Jen, 52, appears to be on cloud nine now she is back with Ben
True gent: The Good Will Hunting actor is seen linking arms with Jen while they enjoy their romantic holiday
The foredeck has enough room for a helicopter to land, while the upper decks contain a lounge, cinema together with several cabins.
It has a top-speed of 17 knots (around 20 mph), a cruising speed of 12.5 knots, and a range of 6000 nautical miles, and costs €950,000 ($1,119,000) per week to charter. It is currently on the market for $130M and being sold by Dynamiq Brokerage.
At ‘just’ 55 meters, Rodriguez’s rented superyacht is dwarfed by his ex’s current ocean-cruising vacation home, but still features luxurious amenities to be envious of.
Picture perfect: The on-again couple were the epitome of vacation chic while spotted out on Tuesday
Don’t keep a diva waiting: JLo was seen looking for a server a she enjoyed lunch with Ben
The Ocean Paradise sleeps 12 guests in six rooms, including one master suite with a balcony, and boasts an interior created by designer Mauro Izzo inspired by Zen gardens.
Glass walls form the layout of the interior, and floor-to-ceiling windows provide clear views of the ocean.
The sun-deck features a jacuzzi, a large covered dining area, an indoor/outdoor gym and a dance floor.
According to a description online, the vessel contains ‘timeless styling, beautiful furnishings and sumptuous seating feature throughout to create an elegant and comfortable atmosphere.’
IG official: Ben, 48, and Jen, 52, have been packing on the PDA on their super-yacht
To charter the Ocean Paradise costs €265,000 ($312,000) per week, and with a cruising speed of 15.5 knotts, Rodriguez would be able to out-pace his ex’s yacht over long-distances.
Although he is expected to have around 50 guests for his birthday celebrations, only a lucky few will be staying the night on his Ocean Paradise yacht.
Lopez and Rodriguez ended their engagement in April this year, explaining they were ‘better as friends’ and looked ‘forward to remaining so,’ in a joint statement.
After flying in to the French Riviera on a luxury private jet, likely a Bombardier Global 7500, at an estimated cost of around $200,000, Bennifer were quickly whisked away to their luxury $130M mega-yacht in the Mediterranean, where they were spotted exchanging kisses and tender embraces on the sun deck.
‘Fifty two!’ declared Lopez in an Instagram video, also celebrating a birthday, as she proudly flaunted her figure in a bikini and elegant flowing beach wrap as she strutted on the deck of the yacht.
It is not known who is paying for the trip, but Affleck is said to be worth $150M while JLo is around three times that at $400M. Meanwhile, A-Rod has a rumored net worth of $350M.
Move over A-Rod: Valerie, the superyacht currently priced at €110,000,000 ($129,817,600) where yesterday, Ben and Jen were seen recreating steamy scenes from her 2002 music video Jenny from the Block
Luxe living: Rodriguez – who turns 46 today – has been celebrating his birthday onboard the Ocean Paradise yacht, which has an eye-watering price tag of €27,000,000 ($31,860,810) that can hold a crew of 12 and 12 guests
On Monday, JLo was pictured with a group of pals as they got ready to move on from Saint-Tropez, meaning she won’t be around for A-Rod’s birthday.
While the couple initially pledged to be ‘friends’ that plan seemingly fell apart as Lopez swiftly moved on with her ex-fiancé Affleck.
Rodriguez and Lopez officially ended their four-year relationship in April, before she rekindled her romance with Affleck – whom she previously dated back in the early 2000s.
It’s his birthday, too! ARod shared this photo to Instagram saying: ‘I’m feeling so grateful today, not just for celebrating my big day with my incredible friends and family on this magical trip, but for all of the well-wishes, love and support from everyone.’
Affleck and Lopez now appear to have fully rekindled their romance, after going ‘official’ in a photo from actress Leah Remini’s Instagram that showed them sweetly cuddling on July 15.
Earlier this week it was claimed by People that she is ‘madly in love’ with on-again beau Affleck and feels they will be together from now on.
The couple have quickly fallen back in love after reuniting just months ago, with a source telling E! News that the celebrity couple is ‘fully committed to each other,’ although they’ve both agreed they aren’t in a rush to get married again.
Now making no secret of her rekindled romance with Affleck, the triple-threat entertainer also posted an Instagram photo showing her exchanging a passionate smooch with the two-time Oscar winner.
Take that, Bennifer! ARod put on a show on the high seas and gets VERY cozy with pretty blonde NFL presenter Melanie Collins on his 46th birthday in St. Tropez… and was pictured jet skiing just a stone’s throw from JLo’s mega-yacht Valerie
Fun in the sun: ARod was also pictured with NFL star Eric Decker, 34, and his wife, singer Jessie James Decker, 33, as they enjoyed a day of jet-skiing on his birthday
Something to smile about: Although some reports have suggested ARod and Melanie, 35, are ‘just friends’ the pair appear to be getting on famously
Life in the fast line: The former MLB star and the NFL sports broadcaster are pictured together on his birthday
Splashing around: Melanie appeared to be having the time of her life while staying close to ARod for the jaunt
All smiles here: While Bennifer have been packing on the PDA, ARod has been having some fun of his own
