Exes ahoy! Jennifer Lopez’s $130m Bennifer love boat overshadows Alex Rodriguez’s smaller $32m yacht as sail alongside each other in Monaco port
Jennifer Lopez and ex Alex Rodriguez say they’re still friends.
But that didn’t stop the triple threat, 52, from outshining her former fiancé during her recent vacation on the seas near the South-of-France with on-again boyfriend Ben Affleck.
The massive $130million super-yacht Bennifer chartered was seen overshadowing MLB alum Rodriguez’s much smaller $32million boat The Ocean Paradise as they happened to sail besides each other near a Monaco port.
Lopez’s 85-meter-long vessel, The Valerie, loomed over her former flames’ boat, which clocks in at a mere 55 meters long.
Bigger and better: The massive $130million yacht Jennifer Lopez is currently enjoying with Ben Affleck was seen overshadowing her ex Alex Rodriguez’s yacht in a port near Monaco on Tuesday
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
It was clear Jennifer was living her best life as she packed on the PDA with Ben while aboard the VIP yacht.
The Valerie boasts seven bedrooms across six decks as well as a steam room, Turkish-style bath, multiple lounges, a mini movie theater, spaces for beauty treatments and a full gym.
The Valerie was built by Lürssen in 2011 and underwent an extensive refit in 2019.
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 $1,119,000 per week to charter.
It can accommodate 17 guests in nine well-appointed cabins with space for a 27-strong crew, according to Boat International.
Cha-ching! Bennifer’s boat costs $1,119,000 per week to charter
Not far away: Rodriguez was only spending $312k a week on his yacht
Inside, the vessel provides the pinnacle of luxury, with handsome polished wood highlighted throughout the design.
The Valerie is built to entertain, offering plenty of space to host guests and lounge around.
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.
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.
The main deck and lounge are designed for hosting and centered around a uniquely designed self-playing piano.
Sunny day: There is a beautiful deck with a dining area and mini-cabanas to sun from
Soak it in: The vessel has an onboard 20 foot-long pool and a Jacuzzi which is one of five outdoor spaces
Full house: The Valerie can accommodate 17 guests in nine well-appointed cabins with space for a 27-strong crew
Cozy: The Valerie is built to entertain, offering plenty of space to host guests and lounge around
Wow: 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
Everything: The foredeck has enough room for a helicopter to land, while the upper decks contain a lounge, cinema together with several cabins
There are also multiple rooms equipped for beauty sessions, spa treatments and massages. A state-of-the-art kitchen is there for the personal chef or celebrity cooking connoisseur.
The foredeck has enough room for a helicopter to land, while the upper decks contain a lounge, cinema together with several cabins.
It is currently on the market for $130M and being sold by Dynamiq Brokerage.
While Bennifer were surely in their own world, it was hard to ignore the fact that A-Rod was so close by.
Dolled up: There are also multiple rooms equipped for beauty sessions, spa treatments and massages
Automatic: The main deck and lounge are designed for hosting and centered around a uniquely designed self-playing piano
Yum: A state-of-the-art kitchen is there for the personal chef or celebrity cooking connoisseur
Cheers! There is a bar area for guests to sit and throw back a few drinks
Levels: 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
Cruise control: 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 $1,119,000 per week to charter
Trouble in paradise? Though their accommodations were world-class, Ben and Jennifer’s romantic trip had a bit of a road bump with Lopez’s ex-fiancé Alex Rodriguez was revealed to be staying on his own yacht nearby
Nearby: While Bennifer were surely in their own world, it was hard to ignore the fact that A-Rod was so close by
Jennifer Lopez’s assistant ‘quickly CANCELED dinner reservation’ after A-Rod was seen at lunch there
Exes Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez almost crossed paths with one another during their recent trips to Saint-Tropez.
DailyMail.com exclusively revealed how Jen, 52, narrowly avoided bumping into her ex-fiancé Alex, 45, after they made separate reservations at the same restaurant – the fancy Bagatelle St. Tropez – on the French Riviera.
‘JLo had made a reservation at the same restaurant, the same day,’ a St. Tropez insider reveals.
Close encounter! Exes Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez almost crossed paths with one another at the upscale Bagatelle St. Tropez (above)
‘Her assistant turned up to check everything was OK, and there was A-Rod having lunch. She alerted JLo and the reservation was quickly cancelled.’
Luckily, Jen avoided seeing her ex Alex dine out with blonde sports presenter Melanie Collins, who was dressed in a very revealing black ensemble.
Jen and on-again boyfriend Ben Affleck were pictured together enjoying a raucous meal at a restaurant to celebrate her birthday.
Instead of Bagatelle St. Tropez – that serves French Mediterranean cuisine – Ben and Jen were pictured enjoying a few drinks at the equally sophisticated L’Opéra Saint-Tropez.
The boat he chartered, The Ocean Paradise, costs a mere $312,000 per week.
It 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.’
To charter the Ocean Paradise costs $312,000 per week, and with a cruising speed of 15.5 knots, 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.
And it looked like he was finally moving on from the relationship as well.
Alex, 45, was also seen cavorting with blonde NFL broadcaster Melanie Collins, 35, on his impressive vessel.
A-Rod was also pictured with NFL star Eric Decker, 34, and his wife, singer Jessie James Decker, 33, as they enjoyed a hot tub onboard.
Still, Alex appeared to be more than happy with his fancy cruiser, as he was accompanied by his NFL reporter blonde, who is apparently ‘just friends’ with.
According to PageSix, Alex ‘has been hanging with friends and family on the trip, including Eric and Jessie James Decker. Melanie is good friends with them. They’re all friends and she’ll be at his party,’ a source said.
The source added that Melanie and the Deckers, as well as 50 other guests, are expecting to be partying for A-Rod’s birthday tomorrow.
Lopez and Rodriguez also almost crossed paths with one another during their recent trips to Saint-Tropez.
DailyMail.com exclusively revealed how Jen, 52, narrowly avoided bumping into her ex-fiancé Alex, 45, after they made separate reservations at the same restaurant – the fancy Bagatelle St. Tropez – on the French Riviera.
‘JLo had made a reservation at the same restaurant, the same day,’ a St. Tropez insider reveals.
‘Her assistant turned up to check everything was OK, and there was A-Rod having lunch. She alerted JLo and the reservation was quickly cancelled.’
New flame? Alex, 45, was also seen cavorting with blonde NFL broadcaster Melanie Collins, 35, on his impressive vessel
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