She is one of the coolest performers in the world, so it understandable that Beyonce Knowles would celebrate her birthday in a decadent style.’

 

 

 

The Grown Woman singer turned 32 on Wednesday, and was surrounded by her loved ones – including husband Jay Z and daughter Blue Ivy aboard a luxury yacht in Stromboli, Italy, which appeared to turn into an impromptu champagne cruise.

As well as spending time with her loved ones, including her adorable daughter Blue Ivy, Beyonce and Jay enjoyed posing with a Nebuchadnezzar size gold bottle of Armand de Brignac champagne.

 

Taking the plunge: Beyonce giggles to herself as she and husband Jay Z prepare to dive in off their luxury yacht… as she celebrates her 32nd birthday in style

B’Day: Beyonce and Jay Z were joined on the yacht by their close friends as they celebrated the star’s 32nd birthday

 

 

Bow down: Beyonce showed off her incredible curves in her interesting swimsuit, as she relaxed in Italy

 

 

Trust: A laughing Beyonce almost appears as if she is persuading her rapper husband to take the leap into the waters with her

Looking fantastic in a sparkling red, and striped monokini, the star also had a matching striped arong tied around her waist.

Meanwhile, husband Jay showed off his beach body in a pair of turquoise Orlebar Brown swim shorts as he relaxed on the luxury cruiser.

At one point, Bey took an intimate snap shot of Jay puffing on one of his beloved cigars.

 

Away they go! Bey and Jay finally make a jump for it as they brave the waters in Italy, where they had been celebrating the Single Ladies singer’s 32nd birthday

 

Making a splash: Beyonce appeared to be stunned by the cool temperatures of the waters, as the pair jumped from their yacht

 

In too deep: Beyonce and Jay dive from their luxury cruiser in Stromboli, Italy

Jay also returned the favour by snapping his wife in various poses on her big day.

After mingling with her friends and family aboard the yacht, the Single Ladies singer then took some much needed time out as she rested on a sun lounger.

Joining them in the fashionable swimwear stakes was daughter Blue Ivy who looked adorable in a leopard print bathing suit.

 

Quick dip: It wasn’t long before the pair hastily returned to the yacht after diving into the sea

 

 

 

Brr! The pair appeared to be hugging to get some much-needed warmth after going for a swim in the sea

 

Quick dip: It wasn’t long before the pair hastily returned to the yacht after diving into the sea

 

 

Drying off: The happy couple seemed revived after their splash in the cool sea as they returned to the yacht

The stylish family have been on holiday over the last few days and were recently seen enjoying themselves in Ibiza.

They flew into Ibiza immediately after Beyonce’s performance at the 2013 Budweiser Made in America Festival in Philadelphia, and is now enjoying a well-earned rest from her busy schedule.

The singer is understood to be taking a short break on the island before returning to the US as expectancy surrounding her soon to be released fifth studio album builds.

 

Making an entrance: Earlier, Beyonce had been seen stepping down from the yacht with her adorable daughter Blue Ivy, who was wearing a leopard print swimsuit

 

Grown Woman: The birthday girl looked absolutely incredible in a shiny red and striped monokini aboard the yacht in Italy

 

Relaxed: The mother-of-one held her daughter Blue Ivy close as she enjoyed time out in the sun on her birthday

 

Celebrations: It seems that for Beyonce – the woman who has everything – all she wanted for her birthday was some precious family time with her daughter Blue and husband Jay

The yet to be titled album was recorded last year in the Hamptons, with tracks produced by the likes of Pharrell Williams, Justin Timberlake and The-Dream, whose previous production credits include Rihanna’s last album, Unapologetic.

The singer fueled further rumors last week when it appeared that she was shooting a new video in Coney Island.

Going back to her longer blonde locks – after shocking fans with a pixie crop last month – Beyonce looked as if she had really got her groove back on the shoot.

 

Baby steps: Beyonce looks calm and serene as strolls across the boat with her daughter Blue Ivy in tow

 

Doting dad: Jay keeps his daughter Blue safe as they move around on the yacht in Italy

 

Family ties: Beyonce has also been joined by her sister Solange and her eight-year-old son Daniel Julez on her recent trip to Europe