While many families are booking hotel getaways or beach resorts this summer, the Beckhams are taking their holiday game up a notch—cruising the Mediterranean on a £16 million yacht.
Victoria and David Beckham welcomed their 20-year-old son Cruz and his girlfriend Jackie Apostel aboard the lavish vessel in St Tropez, turning heads as they docked under the summer sun.
Their floating holiday home isn’t just spacious—it’s a serious upgrade from their previous £5 million yacht.
The Beckhams have clearly embraced the boating lifestyle, taking to the water in style after being inspired by nautical trips with close friends Sir Elton John and David Furnish.
Missing Faces and Lingering Tension
But while Cruz and Jackie were soaking up the sun with the famous couple, there was one notable absence—Brooklyn Beckham and his wife, Nicola Peltz.
The eldest Beckham son, now 26, was nowhere to be seen, continuing to skip out on the family’s annual summer retreat amid reports of an ongoing rift.
Instead, Brooklyn and Nicola are enjoying their own getaway on a staggering £85 million superyacht, which reportedly dwarfs the vessel David and Victoria are holidaying on.
Their absence follows a string of concerning signs of family tension, including Brooklyn missing his dad’s milestone 50th birthday in May.
Family Feels and Familiar Faces
Joining the Beckhams on their marine adventure was longtime family friend and actress Eva Longoria, spotted lounging in a high-leg white swimsuit before greeting Cruz and Jackie with her husband, José Bastón.
As godmother to 14-year-old Harper Beckham, Eva has always been a close part of the Beckham inner circle.
Cruz didn’t waste any time getting into vacation mode—he enjoyed a dip in the sea with dad David and later shared a heartfelt chat and hug with mum Victoria, who looked effortlessly elegant in a black lace dress and wide-brimmed sun hat.
The Yacht That Keeps on Giving
This isn’t just any yacht—David reportedly had a hands-on role in designing the vessel, ensuring it was tailor-made for family fun.
Sources close to the couple shared that the football icon “treated himself” to the sleek ship after years of being inspired by luxurious sea vacations with celebrity pals.
Unlike the over-the-top superyachts favored by oligarchs, the Beckham boat is more refined but still incredibly plush.
It’s equipped with snorkeling zones for the kids and ample space for the entire family to bond in privacy and comfort.
The Social Media Signals
While Victoria has stayed relatively quiet about the situation with Brooklyn, fans believe she might be subtly expressing her feelings through social media.
Between July 5 and July 26, she ‘liked’ every Instagram post her son shared—except those that featured Nicola.
Interestingly, Brooklyn hasn’t liked any of Victoria’s posts either, and Nicola hasn’t engaged with Victoria’s feed at all.
The silence online seems to reflect what’s happening offline—strained communication and growing distance.
Brooklyn Opens Up About Domestic Life
Despite the family tension, Brooklyn has tried to keep things light in interviews.
Speaking to GQ, he revealed that the only real argument he and Nicola have is over… the thermostat.
According to him, she loves warmth while he runs hot and prefers the chill.
“We meet in the middle,” he added.
It’s a small window into their dynamic, especially during a time when headlines have been swirling about their strained ties with the Beckham clan.
Social Media Fallout with Siblings
What’s made things even more complicated is the apparent fallout between Brooklyn and his younger brothers, Cruz and Romeo.
Their Instagram accounts reportedly no longer follow each other—a detail that hasn’t gone unnoticed.
Brooklyn’s friends claim the brothers blocked him and Nicola first.
That would explain why Brooklyn still follows David and Victoria.
Cruz and Romeo were reportedly still following Brooklyn until earlier this month, but unfollowed after he posted a birthday message for sister Harper that included a family photo—with them cropped out.
Nicola reposted the photo, further fueling speculation that the family feud isn’t dying down anytime soon.
Harper’s Birthday Sparks More Speculation
There had been a lot of chatter around whether Brooklyn would reach out for Harper’s 14th birthday.
While he did share a tribute post, the gesture didn’t seem to repair the tension.
Sources say it was his first public interaction with the family since a June 26 post honoring his grandmother Sandra.
Even more troubling to some close to the family was the fact that Brooklyn and Nicola didn’t stop by to see Harper in May when they were filming an advert for Moncler just a mile from the family’s home in Holland Park.
Distance That Goes Beyond Geography
David and Victoria reportedly had no clue whether Brooklyn would reach out to Harper privately or publicly, underscoring the extent of their current estrangement.
It’s said they have little to no direct contact with him at this point, which has been painful given Harper’s close bond with her eldest brother.
Although he remains active on social media and publicly maintains a positive image, behind the scenes, the emotional distance between Brooklyn and his family seems to be widening.
What Happens Next?
Whether this family feud will resolve itself or continue simmering under the surface remains to be seen.
For now, Victoria and David are enjoying the sunshine with their youngest children and their tight-knit circle, while Brooklyn and Nicola carve out a separate path.
The Beckhams have always been known for their united front, but even the most polished families have their breaking points—and right now, the cracks are starting to show.