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Boat of the Week: Inside the Gorgeous 280-Foot Superyacht Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Just Made Famous

The couple made global news after reuniting aboard this $130 million superyacht. a look inside their private retreat., howard walker, howard walker's most recent stories.

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Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck and the 280-foot superyacht "Valerie"

The tabloids have been on fire this week with revelations that superstar Jennifer Lopez has been celebrating her 52nd birthday in style, cruising the Mediterranean with on-again beau, actor Ben Affleck, aboard a stunning superyacht. J.Lo’s Instagram photos show the reunited Bennifer in top form.

The power couple has also been snapped hanging out in tony Saint-Tropez, enjoying retail therapy in Monaco and strolling the romantic island of Capri, all from their private getaway, the 280-foot Lürssen-built Valerie .

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Until now, little has been known about the 280-foot superyacht. But after 10 years of being the private retreat of a Ukrainian billionaire, Valerie is now on the market for about $130 million, or €110 million.

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Until a buyer is found, it’s available for rent through Monaco-based Dynamiq Sales & Charter–which is also handling the sale–at a whopping $1.12 million a week. J.Lo is believed to have been the first to have booked.

The superyacht’s sleek, timeless lines are from the drawing board of Norwegian naval starchitect Espen Øino. He’s responsible for such superyacht icons as the 426-foot Flying Fox , the late Paul Allen’s 413-foot Octopus , and soon to be the world’s largest superyacht, the 600-foot REV Ocean.

“ Valerie is still considered by many to be one of the most beautiful boats we have done with Lürssen,” Monaco-based Øino told Robb Report.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Made This 280-foot Superyacht Valerie Famous

The upper pool gives a protected–and paparazzi-proof–area for guests to lounge. Courtesy Dynamiq/YachtShot

With an impressive volume of 2,755 gross tonnes, the yacht has no shortage of interior space, with accommodations for 17 guests in nine cabins, including a truly hedonistic master suite. When Lopez and Affleck were aboard, they were pampered by Valerie’s crew of 27.

One of the multitude of design highlights of the yacht is its huge, private upper deck. Up top, there’s a 20-foot swimming pool, the inevitable hot tub, and a football field of lounge pads.

Steps away, protected from prying eyes and paparazzi lenses by towering sides, is a dining table for 10, complete with musical fountains that light up at night.

Art-deco styling defines Valerie ‘s interior. Courtesy Dynamiq/YachtShot

For additional sunning and dipping, Valerie’s vast forward deck, with a touch-and-go helipad big enough to land a Eurocopter EC130 or Bell 407, has another pool and a semi-circle of sunpads. The deck can also double as a golf driving range.

The sumptuous interior is the work of London-based designers Pascale Reymond and Andrew Langton, of Reymond Langton Design. They specified 7.5-foot-high ceilings and walls of full-height windows to provide full-on sea views.

The living areas have a formal, Art Deco look and feel, which contrast with the more-relaxed outdoor spaces. The fine detailing inside includes soft leather wall panels—even the elevator is leather-lined—wood flooring incorporating an intricate inlay, and the pièce de résistance: real butterflies set into brass detailing.

Who needs a formal dining room inside when there’s a dining table for 14—with mirrored surface—in a protected area of the cockpit. Courtesy Dynamiq/YachtShot

An equally jaw-dropping feature of the lounge is the floating Schimmel Pegasus grand piano, originally conceived by the eccentric German industrial designer Luigi Colani. The instrument costs around $100,000.

One other headline feature, especially for the fitness-focused Lopez, is Valerie’s wellness suite. It comes with a steam room and Hamman, and state-of-the-art Italian-made Technogym fitness equipment. After a hard workout, close by is a starlight-ceilinged massage room and beauty salon.

Instead of a stuffy formal dining room inside, the owner specified an alfresco dining area on the main deck just outside the salon. There’s seating for 14 around the inlaid, mirror-varnished oval table, with panoramic views over the aft deck.

The beach club, with stairs that lead into the water. Courtesy Dynamiq/YachtShot

To make sure the yacht can sprint from Monaco to Capri in time for sunrise, the steel-hulled Valerie is powered by twin 2,700 hp MTU V-16 engines sitting in a cavernous, double-height engine room. They deliver a top speed of 20 mph, though cruising at a more relaxed 14 mph, she has an easy transatlantic range of 6,000 nautical miles.

With a major refit in 2019 that saw fresh, bright-white hull paint and a comprehensive systems overhaul, plus a 10-year Lloyds survey completed in May this year, Valerie is reckoned to be as good as new.

“This is a rare opportunity for someone to acquire one of the most impressive and impeccably maintained superyachts on the market, without waiting years for a new construction,” Maria Dobroserdova, Dynamiq Sales & Charter broker tells Robb Report .

A massage room in the yacht’s wellness center. Courtesy Dynamiq/YachtShot

By the end of this week, maybe J.Lo and Ben might end-up loving the yacht so much they’ll write a check.

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All About the $130 Million Mega-Yacht Where Jennifer Lopez Reportedly Celebrated Her Birthday With Ben Affleck

By Sophie Dweck

Jennifer Lopez had a birthday to remember. Marking her 52nd year on July 24, the triple threat embarked on a romantic getaway with on-again beau Ben Affleck in the south of France, where they were spotted aboard an ultra-luxurious mega-yach t. (Not only were they photographed by paparazzi, but Lopez even made their rekindled romance Instagram official by sharing a picture of herself and the Oscar-winner embracing.)

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The Daily Mail reports that the boat in question is called Valerie, a 280-foot-long vessel was recently on sale for $130 million. Built by German shipyard Lürssenin, the superyacht boasts several lavish spaces and amenities fit for A-List stars like Lopez and Affleck. There are six massive decks that feature their own distinct spaces, including a helideck; a dining area; and a fully-equipped sundeck with a 20-foot-long swimming pool and hot tub, where the loved-up couple was pictured relaxing.

United Kingdom-based design company Reymond Langton Design incorporated art deco motifs throughout the interior of the ship. It can accommodate 14 guests in seven lavish cabins, with an additional nursery and staff cabin on the upper and lower decks. Other noteworthy spaces of the jaw-dropping superyacht include a formal dining room, a lounge with futuristic grand piano designed by Schimmel Pegasus, and a saloon that doubles as a bar and screening room. Altogether, the boat can hold 17 guests and 27 crew members.

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Since Lopez and Affleck, who were previously engaged in 2004, got back together in April, the duo has traveled across the United States, from Montana to a Miami rental to Los Angeles, where Lopez is reportedly looking to add a house to her already impressive real estate portfolio . As their romance continues to heat up, only time will tell when and where their next adventure will be.

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Inside Lürssen’s 85m superyacht Valerie

BOAT International lifts the lid on board the 85m Lürssen superyacht Valerie, famously chartered by Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck.

When she was delivered in 2011, the 85.1 metre Valerie was one the four largest yachts built that year. And yet in spite of her size, very little was known of the new Lürssen , formerly known as project Firebird, other than the name of her exterior designer, Espen Øino International , and interior designer, Reymond Langton International .

Now her owners have allowed the broker tasked with finding a buyer for the yacht they’ve enjoyed for nearly 10 years to share pictures of her amazing interior features.

“ Valerie has a timeless design and is in turn-key condition. Forward-thinking throughout the project, the build process and various refits means that even nine years after her launch she ticks all the boxes demanded by today’s owners,” says Dynamiq Sales & Charter ’s broker Maria Dobroserdova, who attributes the yacht’s remarkable appearance to a stable crew and regular upkeep.

The yacht has always been used privately, travelling mostly through the Mediterranean except for a season in the Caribbean in 2012.

Discretion and privacy are at the very heart of her flowing exterior design, which conceals her impressive volume, shields guest spaces from onlookers and hides all technical areas. “ Valerie is still considered by many one of the most beautiful boats we have done with Lürssen,” says Espen Øino.

Long overhangs provide shade and privacy as well as accentuate long lines. At night, 39 underwater lights combine with deck lighting to underscore the yacht’s curvaceous design.

Her volume of 2,755 gross tonnes is distributed among six decks culminating with a multifunctional sun deck topped by an enveloping structure that holds the mast and domes.

This structure creates a cocoon for a central bar. Just forward of the bar is a six metre pool and a Jacuzzi. It is one of five outstanding exterior spaces.

From up there, views are amazing. “You have a really low sill and all the railings are glass,” says Dietrich Kirchner, the project manager that handled the construction at Lürssen. She was among the first yachts built to use glass for railings and a trendsetter in this area.

As a bonus the sundeck is connected to the wellness area just one deck below via exterior stairs and a lift clad in leather. The panoramic gym equipped with Technogym equipment opens onto an outdoor space with room for dining and a fountain that lights up at night. Back inside is a cosy room for massage and beauty treatments. Rounding up the theme of wellness are the steam room and the Hamman, finished with mosaics in soothing natural colours.

“Details reveal themselves as you walk around the yacht,” says interior designer Pascale Reymond who compares the interior to a beautiful jewellery box.

The London-based designed firm drew inspiration in part from the iconic Claridge’s of London and incorporated Art Deco motifs throughout. Although, just like the style itself, the decor relies on strong contrast between light and dark, the overall feel is sunny.

“It’s not heavy art décor, we wanted to keep the interior airy and light,” she says, “We used a lot of light timber such as fiddle back sycamore and macassar ebony for contrast.” Among the stones used, crema marfil, travertine and antique brown granite, is a rare white onyx.

The main deck is designed for hosting. A deco-style hand-carved bas-relief finished in silver by DKT Artworks covers a TV screen in the formal dining room while doors on both sides are decorated with skyscrapers made from walnut, macassar ebony and honey sycamore wood and metal inlays. In the lounge, the centrepiece is a Schimmel Pegasus Piano designed by Luigi Colani, a stunning musical instrument with an ergonomic curved keyboard, hydraulically operated top and crystalline sound.

The upper deck is a palatial owner’s apartment with light-filled upper saloon that works as a lounge and cinema and several cabins. A panoramic bedroom enjoys a private deck with Jacuzzi and breakfast corner. Two more cabins are perfect for children and a nanny. This owner’s apartment is connected via a private staircase to a second master suite on the main deck.

With three more guest suites are on the main deck and two on the lower deck, Valerie has a total of nine cabins. In private mode the yacht accommodates 17 guests who are catered to by a crew of 27.

“The layout is very well balanced between owners and guests and crew circulation,” says Kirchner, who despite having worked on a series of complex projects at Lürssen since remembers Valerie well.

Technically speaking, Valerie was one of the first to be fitted with at rest stabilization, two Quantum fin stabilizers.

At the heart of the yacht, which was built to Lloyd’s LY2, is a two-level engine room. Two recently overhauled 2000kW MTU 16V4000 engines allow Valerie to reach a top speed of 17 knots. She cruises comfortably at 12 knots, a speed that gives her a range of 6,000 nautical miles.

For shore excursions, she carries two custom-built 10 metre Royal Denship tenders, one a limo, the other a landing craft. There is also the option to land a helicopter. The foredeck is a clean open space that has enough room for an Airbus H30 helicopter or similar to land.

From the time she was designed in 2007 to her delivery in 2011, it took four years to create Valerie , which is typical of a yacht of this magnitude. But there is no wait now. Valerie , for sale and charter exclusively via Dynamiq Sales & Charter , is ready for her next adventure immediately.

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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck appear to have previously sailed on a recently seized $100 million superyacht linked to a Russian arms tycoon

Valerie, a $100 million superyacht linked to a Russian arms tycoon, was seized by Spain on Monday.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck appear to have sailed on Valerie in July.
Valerie is linked to Sergei Chemezov, the CEO of Rostec, a Russian state-owned defense conglomerate.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck appear to have previously sailed on a recently seized $100 million superyacht linked to a Russian arms tycoon.

Spain said Monday it had seized the yacht, Valerie, in Barcelona , adding that it was owned by a prominent Russian oligarch. Reuters, citing two sources, later named the oligarch as Sergei Chemezov, the CEO of the Russian state-owned defense conglomerate Rostec and a close ally and former KGB colleague of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Russian oligarchs and their luxury assets are a focus of Western sanctions on Russia since the country invaded Ukraine last month. Last week, President Joe Biden said in his State of the Union address that the US would seize assets from Russian oligarchs, including yachts, apartments, and private jets.

Lopez and Affleck chartered Valerie in the summer, the Daily Mail , Boat International , and other media outlets reported at the time. The couple's vacation became the subject of tabloid fodder, with outlets noting how they seemed to be reproducing imagery from Lopez's 2002 music video for "Jenny from the Block."

Photographs and a video posted by Lopez on her Instagram account in July show her and Affleck aboard a yacht at sea. Features of the yacht seen in these images match those found in promotional pictures for Valerie.

The 85-meter (279-foot) Valerie is listed for sale with Dynamiq , a yacht brokerage, with a price tag of 89 million euros ($98 million). The boat was originally listed with Dynamiq for 120 million euros.

The listing on Dynamiq's website says: "In mint condition with just one owner since delivery and never chartered, Valerie was built by Lürssen in 2011 and underwent an extensive refit in 2019."

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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck appear to have sailed on a recently-seized yacht linked to a former Russian KGB officer.

The $150m superyacht , Valerie, was seized by officials in Spain on 14 March. Two sources for Reuters said the 85-metre (279-ft) superyacht belongs to Sergei Chemezov, CEO of Russian state conglomerate Rostec and former KGB agent who served with Vladimir Putin.

Lopez and Affleck chartered Valerie in July 2021, according to Boat International . The yacht accommodates 17 guests in nine cabins, contains a six-metre swimming pool, multiple jacuzzis, and has its own helipad. The yacht is listed for sale with Dynamiq Sales and Charter for €89m ($98m) after being originally listed for €120m.

Lopez and Affleck chartered the yacht last summer to celebrate the singer’s 52nd birthday and their rekindled romance. Photos and videos shared to Lopez’s Instagram from the vacation match the promotional images for Valerie listed on the site, as first reported by Insider .

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When Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck confirmed tabloid reports that they were back together as a couple, they reportedly chose a glamorous backdrop for an Instagram photoshoot: A luxury yacht called the Valerie as it cruised the Mediterranean.

But whether the A-listers knew it or not — or should have known — the yacht they chose to make their on-again romance Instagram official in July belonged to Sergei Chemezov, a Russian arms tycoon and a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a new report from Business Insider.

5 2 … what it do …💗 pic.twitter.com/nQrM37ZLKF — jlo 💍 (@JLo) July 24, 2021

On Monday, Spain announced it had seized the $140 million vessel in Barcelona, Reuters reported . The seizure, announced by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, is part of the West’s efforts to sanction Putin’s billionaire “enablers,” freeze their assets and cut off much of the Russian corporate sector from the global economy, in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, Reuters said.

The 'Valerie' yacht — which #PandoraPapers show is linked to Russian oligarch Sergei Chemezov and his stepdaughter via an intricate network of offshore companies — has been retained in Barcelona by Spanish authorities, ICIJ partner @elpais_america reports. https://t.co/ZavPrqbl9W — ICIJ (@ICIJorg) March 14, 2022

While the Valerie belongs to Chemezov, a former KGB officer and head of the conglomerate Rostec, it is registered to his stepdaughter, Anastasia Ignatova, through a British Virgin Islands company, Reuters said, citing a 2021 article published in the Pandora Papers information leak.

Chemezov was first sanctioned by the United States in 2014 over Russia’s annexation of Crimea, and was named in sanctions lists this month by the United States and Australia, Reuters said. The U.S. sanctions also targeted Chemezov’s wife, son and stepdaughter.

Last July, the 280-foot Valerie was for up for sale but was made available for charter at $1.12 million per week from a Monaco-based company, the Robb Report said. Lopez is believed to have been one of the first to charter the 280-foot yacht, and her widely reported cruise with Affleck became tabloid fodder, as the Daily Mail and other outlets reported at the time.

Lopez and Affleck shared images of themselves on the yacht on Lopez’s Instagram social media. The yacht was immediately identified by the Daily Mail and other outlets as the Valerie. The images appeared engineered to show how beautiful she looked on her 52nd birthday and to confirm reports that she and Affleck were back together as Hollywood’s hot super couple.

The backdrop for this announcement, the Valerie, was reported to feature six decks, seven bedrooms, a “hedonistic” master suite, a movie theater, pool and spa treatment room, the Robb Report said. While aboard, Lopez and Affleck would have been pampered by the Valerie’s crew of 27.

During their cruise, Lopez and Affleck also were seen celebrating her birthday at a nightclub in tony Saint-Tropez, shopping in Monaco and strolling the romantic Italian island of Capri.

Paparazzi, armed with long lenses, furthermore caught Lopez and Affleck aboard the yacht, apparently reproducing their scene together in Lopez’s 2002 music video for “Jenny on the Block.”

Aware they were being photographed, the veterans of tabloid media seemed to be playing things up for the paps. In some now-infamous images, Lopez and Affleck were seen sunbathing on the deck, and Affleck grabbed Lopez’s bikini-clad derriere while looking directly into a photographer’s camera.

Ben Affleck Helps Himself to a Handful of J Lo https://t.co/sV6qTlRDaf — TMZ (@TMZ) July 26, 2021

The couple then shared a kiss, while sending smiles in the paparazzi’s direction, suggesting that they were fine with these displays of affection becoming public, Glamour reported at the time. Fans of “Bennifer 2.0” also wondered if the two might be indulging in a bit of fan service — or trolling them. They noted that Affleck pulled a similar move on Lopez in the “Jenny from the Block” video, which was made when they first were dating in the early 2000s.

While Lopez and Affleck’s high-profile cruise took place months before Putin launched his bloody and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, tensions were high in the region last summer. In the spring of 2021, U.S. military authorities reported that more than 100,000 Russian troops were massed the border with Ukraine, representing the highest-force mobilization of troops since Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014, the Center for Strategic and International Studies reported.

Since Russia began bombing Ukrainian cities on Feb. 24, Western countries have moved to seize the mega-yachts, jets and other luxury properties of Russian billionaires, Insider reported. Some oligarchs appear to be trying to evade sanctions by sending their yachts and jets to places like Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and the Maldives, which do not have extradition treaties with the United States.

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A Recap of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s Mediterranean Yacht Voyage

From st. tropez to capri, bennifer is showing up and showing out.

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Can you think of a better way to spend your summer than traveling around the Mediterranean on a yacht with the love of your life? This has been the summer of Bennifer, and they’ve gone international with it! Going from stop to stop around the southern coast of Europe, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are making their rounds as a cultured and well-tanned duo.

Starting off their trip by arriving in St. Tropez in France, J-Lo and Affleck celebrated the singer and performer’s 52nd birthday aboard a yacht named Valerie. This is the trip that marked the first official Instagram post of the two showing some PDA while at sea. The 52-year-old singer looked carefree and in love, wearing an orange and yellow bikini adorned with gold jewelry and a colorful cover up.

The couple left St. Tropez after leaving a port in Monaco, about 88 miles away, in the same yacht which is reportedly worth upwards of $130 million. But don’t worry about the price tag, their just renting the yacht. It can accommodate upwards of 17 guests and contains a steam room, a gym and a self-playing piano, I guess J-Lo wasn’t kidding when she said “I used to have a little, now I have a lot.”

The couple’s second stop was in Capri, Italy where they took the time to sight see. J-Lo wore a white ensemble, looking fresh and summery while Affleck wore his usual casual t-shirt and slacks combination. The island that is Capri is a usual Italian tourist destination, located off the southern tip of the country, so it’s no wonder Bennifer decided to avoid the busy streets of the main land to somewhere a little more secluded.

Where will they go next? If they’re following a Mediterranean voyage, they could arguable be in Greece next, visiting one of the many islands and attractions that the country has to offer. Wherever they end up, the couple is out and about, having fun and celebrating one another, and do not look bad at all doing it.

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Fresh from her impromptu charter playing host to Hollywood stars J Lo and Ben Affleck, the 85/279ft motor yacht VALERIE has marked her debut onto the charter market in spectacular fashion. She currently has an opening from 3-17 August for a luxury yacht charter around the Mediterranean, which given the current high demand is sure to be snapped up.

This impressive yacht's stunning Reymond Langton interiors with Art Deco-inspired touches showcase a luxurious yet modern feel. This is accentuated by the high ceilings and full-height windows that allow natural light to flood her interior spaces, creating a warm and inviting ambience to welcome guests as they step on board.

She can easily accommodate 12 charter guests in her beautifully-styled suites, including an on-deck Master suite with private terrace and Jacuzzi, as well as 2 further VIP cabins. She also has an additional nursery and upper deck staff cabin, perfect for guests travelling with nannies or their security detail.

Onboard highlights include a vast top deck area, complete with a Jacuzzi, 6-metre swimming pool surrounded by an array of sumptuous sunpads, alfresco dining and shaded bar with TV screen, along with an exquisite musical fountain located a few steps down on her upper deck aft which can be illuminated at night for cosy gatherings.

She also boasts a range of fabulous wellness facilities, including Hammam, massage, beauty salon and fully-equipped gym, as well as a comfortable waterside beach club with loungers and parasols, and convenient steps directly into the sea.

She also offers a range of luxurious travel options to ensure you arrive in true superyacht style, whether that's touching down on her commercially-certified helipad or being whisked over the waves in her fully-custom Limo tender, as you sip chilled champagne in the comfort of a luxurious sound-proofed interior cabin with state-of-the-art speakers.

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See The Amazing $130 Million Yacht Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck Are Vacationing On After Going Instagram Official

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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are Instagram official! Lopez is celebrating her birthday aboard the insane megayacht Valeria while packing on the PDA with her Gigli co-star now-former ex. Gossip Cop can take you inside the luxury yacht.

Bennifer Is Back

Affleck and Lopez have been the apple of paparazzi eyes for months now, but they didn’t make it official until this week. First Leah Remini teased fans after she celebrated her 51st birthday and June and posted a video marking the occasion. Nestled in the two-minute clip is a shot of Remini, Lopez, and Affleck together at the party.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Leah Remini (@leahremini)

Not to be outdone, Lopez posted some bikini photos a few days later for her own birthday, but scroll through and you can’t miss the photo of Affleck and Lopez embracing. It’s not official until it’s Instagram official, and now we know ‘Bennifer’ is officially back . Gossip Cop does wonder who took this picture, but some things are beyond our understanding.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo)

Let’s Check Out The Boat

The “Jenny From The Block” singer didn’t just snap this pic anywhere; she took it aboard a megayacht. She and Affleck are currently vacationing in the Mediterranian on a stunning $130 million yacht called “Valerie.” The six-deck boat would be gorgeous even if People ’s 2002 sexiest man alive wasn’t on board.

Let’s Get Lost

Affleck and Lopez appear to be galavanting by the pool . It’s always curious to see water on a boat on a boat on the water, but this yacht’s got everything. There are multiple pools all over the boat.

Within the boat itself, you’ll find some huge banquet halls and a rather futuristic-looking piano. If Lopez wanted to serenade Affleck, this would be a good place to do it.

As you’d expect, the bedroom (one of them anyway), is utterly massive. It boasts a panoramic view of the ocean from the bliss of the indoors.

Screenshot from youTube of one of the bedrooms on the Valerie

Lopez and Affleck are spoiled in terms of places to eat. There are so many tables with so many seats that they could never eat the same meal at the same table twice.

The top of the boat even comes equipped with a helipad. That’s right: they’re free to leave their yacht on a helicopter anytime they want.

This is the kind of boat you could get lost on. Gossip Cop can’t help but think Affleck will have trouble next year. How do you go bigger than a megayacht?

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As the entire world has been been made aware thanks to a 2000s-worthy tabloid media frenzy, Bennifer 2.0 is going strong. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck , who recently resumed their relationship after 17 years apart, have been celebrating the eternally ageless Grammy winner’s 52nd birthday with a glamorous yacht trip around the Mediterranean. The ultimate early aughts couple have already made their way through the French Riviera with a stop in St. Tropez (where Lopez sported a gold “Ben” necklace paired with a Reformation minidress ), and they are now in Italy, frolicking around Capri .

Lopez and Affleck are truly living their best lives right now, and they did not hold back when it came to their first major summer vacation since their reunion, as they’re currently sailing through the Mediterranean on a 279-foot megayacht, the Valerie , which is presently listed for sale with a staggering $130 million price tag attached.

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The absolutely enormous yacht features interior designed by Pascale Reymond, which were inspired by the famed Claridge’s hotel in London, with Art Deco influences, per Page Six .

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The yacht has nine cabins, with more than enough room for up to 17 guests and 27 crew members. There are no less than six decks, including a helideck for those times you just really need to take a chopper to your lavish boat. There’s also a sundeck with a 20-foot-long swimming pool and a hot tub, in addition to plenty of lounging and entertaining outdoor areas, with lots of sunbeds, chaises and multiple al fresco dining set-ups.

The Valerie is outfitted with a full spa complete with a steam room, treatment areas and a Turkish hammam. There’s also a private screening room, a bar and a gym, plus a formal dining room and a lounge with a Schimmel Pegasus grand piano.

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The plush yacht is also where Lopez has had many an Instagram photoshoot, including a slideshow-worthy selection of pictures she shared of her July 24 birthday celebrations (because J.Lo is a true Leo!), where she also made Bennifer 2.0 Instagram grid official, with a snap of the couple kissing aboard the Valerie . Thankfully, Affleck was sporting a t-shirt that covered his infamous back tattoo.

And just in case the return of early 2000s fashion , a Sex and the City reboot and, of course, Bennifer’s rekindled romance, hasn’t convinced you that Y2K nostalgia is in full force, look no further than Lopez and Affleck subtly recreating the iconic butt-touching scene from the Jenny from the Block music video on the yacht deck. Are they completely trolling us? Probably! Are we still entirely here for it? Absolutely!

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Are Living Their Best Lives on a $130 Million Yacht

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Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are both sailing the high seas near St. Tropez, but who is staying on the nicer luxury liner?

Size-wise, J.Lo has the bigger boat, but as any Page Six reader knows, there’s always more to yachts than meets the eye.

Bennifer 2.0's current yacht of choice, the Valerie.

Hot-and-heavy couple Lopez and Ben Affleck are aboard the Valerie, worth a reported $140 million. The interior was designed by Pascale Reymond and takes inspiration from Claridge’s of London and Art Deco.

The 279-foot mega-yacht features six decks, nine cabins and can hold 17 guests and 27 crew members.

Features include a central bar and Jacuzzi, panoramic gym, a room for massages and beauty treatments, a steam room and Turkish Hammam. Boat Bennifer also houses a cinema and images from inside additionally show a “Schimmel Pegasus Piano” that costs around $100,000, in case the pop star is struck by inspiration while at sea.

Despite the fact that photos have emerged of the couple looking cozy while sunbathing on the deck, according to Boat International : “Discretion and privacy are at the very heart of [Valerie’s] flowing exterior design … [and] shields guest spaces from onlookers and hides all technical areas.“

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BOAT OF THE WEEK: INSIDE THE GORGEOUS 280-FOOT SUPERYACHT JENNIFER LOPEZ AND BEN AFFLECK JUST MADE FAMOUS.

The couple made global news after reuniting aboard this $130 million superyacht. A look inside their private retreat.

The tabloids have been on fire this week with revelations that superstar Jennifer Lopez has been celebrating her 52nd birthday in style, cruising the Mediterranean with on-again beau, actor Ben Affleck, aboard a stunning superyacht. J.Lo's Instagram photos show the reunited Bennifer in top form.

The superyacht’s sleek, timeless lines are from the drawing board of Norwegian naval starchitect Espen Øino. He’s responsible for such superyacht icons as the 426-foot Flying Fox , the late Paul Allen's 413-foot Octopus , and soon to be the world’s largest superyacht, the 600-foot REV Ocean.

“Valerie is still considered by many to be one of the most beautiful boats we have done with Lürssen,” Monaco-based Øino told Robb Report.

One of the multitude of design highlights of the yacht is its huge, private upper deck. Up top, there’s a 20-foot swimming pool, the inevitable hot tub, and a football field of lounge pads.

Steps away, protected from prying eyes and paparazzi lenses by towering sides, is a dining table for 10, complete with musical fountains that light up at night.

By the end of this week, maybe J.Lo and Ben might end-up loving the yacht so much they’ll write a check.

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Jennifer Lopez Enjoys PDA-Filled French Yacht Birthday Celebration With Ben Affleck in Dolce & Gabbana Pearl-Embellished Heels

Jennifer Lopez went all out for her 52nd birthday!

On Saturday, the multi-hyphenate star flew to Europe via a luxury private jet for a week-long luxurious celebration, with her boyfriend Ben Affleck in tow. They famously called off their engagement in 2004 .

Jennifer Lopez celebrates her 52nd birthday on board the luxury Valerie yacht in Saint-Tropez with Ben Affleck and family

The couple, known by the portmanteau Bennifer, kicked off their lavish vacation over the weekend on board a $130M mega-yacht, named Valerie, anchored close to Saint-Tropez.

The 85-meter-long yacht, which is currently listed on the market for about $130 million, features an interior inspired by London’s Claridge’s hotel with Art Deco influence, designed by Pascale Reymond. It reportedly has six decks with an elevator and nine cabins that can accommodate 17 guests.

It also boasts a gym, central bar, cinema, jacuzzi, a 20-foot-long swimming pool, a full spa with massage and steam rooms, plenty of lounging areas with sunbeds, a formal dining room, al fresco dining areas, and a helipad.

The luxury superyacht is available for rent through Monaco-based Dynamiq Sales & Charter for $1.12 million a week.

J.Lo marked her birthday with multiple steamy photos uploaded to her Instagram on Saturday.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo)

She wrote “5 2 … what it do …” in the caption along with a series of pictures posing in her printed orange Valentino bikini ($650 at Mytheresa ). The last photo in the carousel showed the singer kissing Ben Affleck, making their relationship Instagram official.

Showing off her abs and cleavage, the mom-of-two looked sensational in her triangle bikini top and matching bottoms, which she teamed with a $2,300 Valentino printed silk-cotton voile cape.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez share a kiss while on the luxury Valerie yacht in France on July 24, 2021

She styled her summer bikini with a Nick Fouquet Tropezienne hat, a statement ring, and gold chain necklaces layered around her neck.

A pair of Gucci Pink Suede Ophelia espadrille platform wedges with floral embroideries rounded out her chic beach outfit.

That evening, J.Lo and Ben celebrated at the exclusive L’Opera restaurant in St. Tropez.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez step out for dinner date at L’Opera restaurant in St. Tropez on July 24, 2021

The couple packed on the PDA with Ben’s arms wrapped around the singer as they shared a passionate kiss while leaving the celebrity hotspot after a dinner date.

The 48-year-old Argo actor looked dapper in his blue button-down shirt paired with belted navy pants and suede loafers.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez pack on the PDA after leaving French restaurant L'Opera at 2AM

Meanwhile, the All I Have hitmaker was elegant in her $2,145 figure-hugging black cady long-sleeved dress from Dolce & Gabbana .

The classic LBD features a boned structure lined in stretch satin silk. It also has a deep neckline, a built-in bra, and a back zip-and-hook closure.

Jennifer Lopez shows off her svelte figure in Dolce & Gabbana LBD

Her statement ring and gold necklaces added glam to her look, while her Dolce & Gabbana leopard-print floral velvet box bag gave her rather plain outfit some interesting element.

This now-sold-out purse features velvet stitch embroideries, studded Ayers snakeskin at the sides, a top handle, and rounded micro-studs along the top.

Jennifer Lopez carries her night essentials in a Dolce & Gabbana leopard and floral velvet box bag

Adding extra inches to her 5’5” height, the Selena actress slipped her feet into a pair of “Bianca” platform sandals , also from Dolce & Gabbana.

They’re bold and feminine with python prints, knotted front straps in mordoré nappa leather, a bejeweled buckle, 1.2-inch platforms, and 5.3-inch wrapped block heels with pearl embellishments down the back.

Jennifer Lopez adds height to her frame with Dolce & Gabbana pearl-embellished platform sandals

Dolce & Gabbana ‘Bianca’ Python Print and Mordoré Platform Sandals, $1,945

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez made a stop in Monaco as they continued their European getaway.

On Monday, the Hustlers star was pictured shopping with a female friend in Monaco-Ville in a summery white mini dress from Reformation.

Jennifer Lopez goes shopping with a friend in Monaco on July 26, 2021

Showing off her perfectly toned curves, J.Lo opted for the $180 “Roarke” mini frock cut from lightweight linen.

It has a slim-fitting bodice with adjustable spaghetti shoulder straps, a sweetheart neckline, and a shirred back with a concealed zip for flexibility.

Jennifer Lopez flaunts her incredibly toned figure in a white Reformation mini dress with spaghetti straps

Alex Rodriguez’s ex kept the summery vibe going with a taupe Nick Fouquet Tropezienne flat-brim hat and a floral Henry face mask.

She then accessorized with dainty necklaces, including a Vrai Strength Shield diamond necklace and a custom BEN necklace as a tribute to her boyfriend.

Jennifer Lopez wears a custom BEN necklace with a taupe flat-brim hat and a floral face mask

Her belongings were kept in a Valentino Garavani Roman Stud shoulder bag doused in spring-summer appeal with its ecru cotton crochet design.

It’s studded with hammered gold-tone pyramid embellishments and has a detachable curb-chain strap. You can get it for $3,250 at Mytheresa .

Jennifer Lopez pairs her summery white dress with Valentino Garavani Roman Stud crochet bag

To complete her relaxed holiday ensemble, J.Lo teamed her mini dress with a pair of metallic gold flip-flops that revealed her white pedicure.

Jennifer Lopez completes her laid-back holiday look with metallic gold flip-flops

On Wednesday, the lovebirds continued cruising around Italy’s Amalfi Coast.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck cruising around Amalfi coast on board the Valerie yacht on July 28, 2021

Going for a nautical look, J.Lo was seen lounging on the yacht’s sundeck in a red-and-white striped bandeau top, which she teamed with flowing white pants.

Jennifer Lopez pairs her bandeau top with flowing white pants

She pulled her tresses back into a messy ponytail with face-framing fringe and shielded her eyes with her favorite Celine sunglasses.

The Maid in Manhattan star then carried a $3,358 Dolce & Gabbana Miss Dolce raffia box bag adorned with rabbit fur in orange and lemon.

Jennifer Lopez wears her hair in a messy ponytail with face-framing fringe and Celine sunglasses

Spain has seized this Russian billionaire’s stunning $140 million superyacht after he refused to pay maintenance fees – Designed for privacy, the 279-feet vessel was once chartered by Jennifer Lopez. She enjoyed its panoramic gym, hammam & a $300,000 self-playing piano.

Tankoa Yachts revealed the stunning 230-feet superyacht Milano, bringing the beauty of Milan to the high seas. The luxury vessel boasts a massive swimming pool, theater, an extravagant owner’s deck, and understated elegance.

Security personnel on Jeff Bezos’ controversial $500 million megayacht shined bright flashlights on photographers trying to get shots of the 417 feet long pleasure craft.

Inspired by a black hole this 360 feet megayacht concept has a mammoth spherical observatory offering 360-degree views. The luxurious vessel has an open garden an infinity swimming pool and an expandable beach club.

The shipyard that built Jeff Bezos’ megayacht has completely transformed this Saudi billionaire’s $100 million superyacht. He got his vessel extended by 10 meters to include a 23-foot-long infinity pool, a beach club, a climate-controlled winter garden, & a lot more.

Sanctioned billionaire Alisher Usmanov is suing the German government for violating his human dignity by raiding and seizing his $800 million megayacht Dilbar. According to the oligarch, the 512 feet long vessel also constitutes as his ‘protected home.’

Not a surveillance drone or a satellite, but a tourist on a sea-plane spotted sanctioned Russian oligarch’s $500 million megayacht in the Maldives. The 9,500-ton vessel was to go to Cape Town and had turned off its location transponders for 21 days.

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In a first-of-its-kind move, the Ukraine government has approved the sale of a Russian businessman’s seized $217 million superyacht. The proceeds from the sale of the 303-foot-long luxury vessel will be used for the rebuilding of Ukraine.

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J Lo Yacht: The Valerie

November 25, 2022, introduction.

J Lo, also known as Jennifer Lopez, is a singer, actress, and dancer. She got her start dancing as a Fly Girl on the 1990s show In Living Color. Furthermore, she then gained an acting career, with movies such as Anaconda and Out of Sight . In 1997 she portrayed the late singer Selena Quintanilla , in the biopic Selena . Additionally, she went on to star in movies such as Maid in Manhattan , The Wedding Planner , and Hustlers . Aside from films, Lopez has had a successful music career. Some of her greatest hits include the songs "If You Had My Love", "Waiting for Tonight", "Love Don't Cost a Thing", and "Jenny from the Block". In the early 2000s she was famously engaged to actor Ben Affleck, before calling it quits. Furthermore, the couple rekindled their romance in 2021. The couple married in 2022. Check out the J Lo yacht below.

The yacht has nine bedrooms and over nine bathrooms, with over 5,000 square feet of space inside. Furthermore, the yacht is owned by Sergey Chemezov. Lopez and Affleck have chartered this superyacht in 2021. The massive yacht includes six decks. There is also a jacuzzi on deck, as well as a 19 foot long pool. Additionally, the yacht features a leather lift, to quickly gain access to each level. The incredible yacht also has a gym, a light up fountain, and a spa. Furthermore, there is an apartment on board, with a private staircase. Moreover, is there anything this yacht does not offer? Lastly, would you like to live in this yacht? Please leave your thoughts below.

Specifications: J Lo Yacht

Bedrooms: 9

Bathrooms: 9+

Square Feet: 5,000+ sq ft

Price: $100 million

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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)

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
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
Yet that is no match for Lopez's Valerie, 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
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

By George Stark For Dailymail.com

Published: 17:08 EDT, 27 July 2021 | Updated: 15:18 EDT, 29 July 2021

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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.

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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

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