Vacation buddies! Samuel L. Jackson and Magic Johnson get to grips with gelato in Portofino as they cool off with icy treats during joint family holiday

In what's become an annual ritual, pals Magic Johnson and Samuel L. Jackson and their spouses have embarked on a luxury cruise around the Mediterranean.

As they stopped off in Portofino on the Italian Riviera on Sunday, the two stars decided to treat themselves to some icy gelato.

The basketball legend and the veteran Hollywood actor were spotted picking out their flavors in a popular parlor in the exclusive seaside resort.

Gelato guys: Magic Johnson and Samuel L. Jackson picked up some Italian ice cream during a visit to Portofino during their luxury yacht vacation

Gelato guys: Magic Johnson and Samuel L. Jackson picked up some Italian ice cream during a visit to Portofino during their luxury yacht vacation

Having a ball: The two pals looked to be enjoying their time together

Having a ball: The two pals looked to be enjoying their time together

The Avengers star seemed to go with the orange flavored ice while the NBA All-Star opted for lemon.

The pair seemingly couldn't wait to get their taste, both diving in to lick the melting gelato from the cones as soon as they were served. 

And it looked as if it was Jackson who offered to pick up the tab.  

Was he paying? Jackson looked to be taking care of the order as he grabbed some napkins

Was he paying? Jackson looked to be taking care of the order as he grabbed some napkins

Yummy: The Avengers star and the basketball legend picked out flavors at the local store in the upscale resort

Yummy: The Avengers star and the basketball legend picked out flavors at the local store in the upscale resort

It's magic! Johnson gave his Italian gelato a thumbs up

It's magic! Johnson gave his Italian gelato a thumbs up

The two guys stopped to pick up the tasty treats as they took a break from accompanying their wives around the boutique stores in the exclusive resort.

Johnson was spotted with wife Cookie checking out designer handbags while Jackson was photographer waiting outside while his wife LaTanya Richardson checked out dresses inside.

The two couples have been  vacationing in Europe together every year since 2011 and like many other celebrities at this time of year, they've chartered a luxury yacht to cruise the Mediterranean hotspots.

Now for retail therapy: Johnson, 55, accompanied wife Cookie as she checked out the designer boutiques

Now for retail therapy: Johnson, 55, accompanied wife Cookie as she checked out the designer boutiques

Devoted: Jackson, 66, waited patiently as his wife LaTanya Richardson looked at items in a clothing store

Devoted: Jackson, 66, waited patiently as his wife LaTanya Richardson looked at items in a clothing store

All together: The vacationing pals spent time touring the ancient cobbled streets and the local stores

All together: The vacationing pals spent time touring the ancient cobbled streets and the local stores

Portofino is the latest stop for the vacationers who have previously disembarked at Sorrento on the Bay of Naples and the French island of Corsica.

The couples also took to motor launches piloted by crew members to travel between the yacht and the shore. 

The two families were also seen relaxing on board their yacht and enjoying a gourmet meal together with some friends.

Both Johnson and Jackson have been documenting their travels on their social media accounts.

Johnson said on Instagram that he and Cookie 'are having such a great time on our vacation!'

Jackson shared a photo of the waterfront buildings in Portofino with the caption: 'No words.'

Pictured: The actor's head is in the bottom left corner in this selfie he took of the waterside buildings in Portofino

Pictured: The actor's head is in the bottom left corner in this selfie he took of the waterside buildings in Portofino

Re-charging the batteries: The busy star has been enjoying his downtime on the streets of old Europe

Re-charging the batteries: The busy star has been enjoying his downtime on the streets of old Europe

Standing out: The 6'9" athlete couldn't really go incognito 

Standing out: The 6'9" athlete couldn't really go incognito 

Vacay, yay! Johnson shared this photo of himself sitting on the yacht during a stop off in Corsica

Vacay, yay! Johnson shared this photo of himself sitting on the yacht during a stop off in Corsica

All aboard: Johnson, at the back, and Jackson in the hat at the front, take a motor launch from the yacht to the harbor in Portofino

All aboard: Johnson, at the back, and Jackson in the hat at the front, take a motor launch from the yacht to the harbor in Portofino

.@SamuelLJackson, Vickie Palmer, @cjbycookie, John Palmer, LaTanya Jackson & I on the tender to Forte Di Marmi, Italy to go shopping!

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