Yacht a perfect gentleman! Chivalrous Mark Wahlberg gives model wife Rhea Durham a helping hand as she steps onto a boat during Barbados break

He enjoys spending Christmas in the Caribbean with his family every year.

And Mark Wahlberg, 46, was topping up his tan with his wife Rhea Durham, 39, during their Barbados break on Wednesday.

The Planet Of The Apes star proved himself to be the perfect gentleman when he lent the leggy model a helping hand as she climbed aboard the boat.

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Yacht a man! Chivalrous Mark Wahlberg, 46, lent a helping hand to his model wife Rhea Durham, 39, as she stepped onto the boat in tiny shorts during Barbados break on Wednesday

Yacht a man! Chivalrous Mark Wahlberg, 46, lent a helping hand to his model wife Rhea Durham, 39, as she stepped onto the boat in tiny shorts during Barbados break on Wednesday

Hollywood heartthrob Mark affectionately rested his hand on her elbow showing the married couple were close than ever this Christmas break.

Although the movie star has been busy filming his latest flick Mile 22, he proved he was a family man at heart as he dedicated the holidays to family time. 

The actor was in his element as he got into the holiday mood in a turquoise T-shirt and shorts with a vibrant paint-splatter design.

Hunky Mark shielded his face from the sweltering sunshine with a grey baseball cap and dark shades. 

Beach body! The Italian Job star was in his element as he got into the holiday mood in a turquoise T-shirt and shorts with a vibrant paint-splatter design

Beach body! The Italian Job star was in his element as he got into the holiday mood in a turquoise T-shirt and shorts with a vibrant paint-splatter design

It is love: Hollywood heartthrob Mark affectionately rested his hand on her elbow showing the married couple were close than ever this Christmas break

It is love: Hollywood heartthrob Mark affectionately rested his hand on her elbow showing the married couple were close than ever this Christmas break

Meanwhile, his wife put on a very leggy display in thigh-skimming denim shorts complete with a frayed edge which drew further attention to her shapely limbs.

Rhea showcased her eye-popping cleavage in the plunging vest top which featured decorative buttons across the V-shaped neckline to catch the eye.

The former Victoria's Secret Angel model scraped her locks into a messy bun and accessorised with her sunglasses.

In the name of love: The Planet Of The Apes star proved himself to be the perfect gentleman when he helped Rhea onto the boat

In the name of love: The Planet Of The Apes star proved himself to be the perfect gentleman when he helped Rhea onto the boat

Holiday mood: Hunky Mark shielded his face from the sweltering sunshine with a grey baseball cap and dark shades
Leggy lady: His stunning wife put on a very leggy display in thigh-skimming denim shorts

Holiday mood: Hunky Mark shielded his face from the sweltering sunshine with a grey baseball cap and dark shades while his wife put on a very leggy display in thigh-skimming denim shorts

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Killer looks: Mark looked utterly relaxed as he stepped out on the boat during his Barbados break, which he plans every Christmas with his family

Killer looks: Mark looked utterly relaxed as he stepped out on the boat during his Barbados break, which he plans every Christmas with his family

Mark and Rhea whisked their four-strong brood away with them on their Caribbean Christmas break but the parents appeared to be spending some quality time together on the boat.

The couple have been happily married for seven years since they tied the knot in a romantic ceremony in Beverly Hills in August 2009.

They have been together since 2001 and they decided to get married following eight years of blissful dating.

Proving inseparable: The Italian Job star closely followed his wife onto the boat as they continued to soak up the sunshine on their glorious getaway

Proving inseparable: The Italian Job star closely followed his wife onto the boat as they continued to soak up the sunshine on their glorious getaway

Going strong: Mark and Rhea whisked their four-strong brood away with them on their Caribbean Christmas break

Going strong: Mark and Rhea whisked their four-strong brood away with them on their Caribbean Christmas break

Top man! The Fighter hunk revealed he plans the Barbados break every year for Christmas but his wife is the 'master' of the holiday
Top man! The Fighter hunk revealed he plans the Barbados break every year for Christmas but his wife is the 'master' of the holiday

Top man! The Fighter hunk revealed he plans the Barbados break every year for Christmas but his wife is the 'master' of the holiday

Strength to strength: The couple have been happily married for seven years since they tied the knot in a romantic ceremony in Beverly Hills in August 2009

Strength to strength: The couple have been happily married for seven years since they tied the knot in a romantic ceremony in Beverly Hills in August 2009

The lovebirds raise their children together: Ella Rae, 14, Michael, 11, Brendan Joseph, nine, and Grace Margaret, seven.

On Christmas Eve, Mark was in the good company of his two sons when they did some last minute shopping in Gucci. 

The Fighter hunk revealed he plans the Barbados break every year for Christmas but his wife is the 'master' of the holiday.

Long time love: They have been together since 2001 and they decided to get married following eight years of blissful dating

Long time love: They have been together since 2001 and they decided to get married following eight years of blissful dating

He told US weekly in November: 'I'm very involved when it comes to the holiday, my wife does the decorating, my wife purchases the gifts.

'I make sure I get something special for her. I plan the vacation and take them away on a holiday. 

'I'm more involved in the other day-to-day stuff. My wife is actually the master of the holiday.' 

Time away from the kids! The parents appeared to be spending some quality time together on the boat under the sweltering sunshine

Time away from the kids! The parents appeared to be spending some quality time together on the boat under the sweltering sunshine

Big family! The lovebirds raise their children together: Ella Rae, 14, Michael, 11, Brendan Joseph, nine, and Grace Margaret, seven

Big family! The lovebirds raise their children together: Ella Rae, 14, Michael, 11, Brendan Joseph, nine, and Grace Margaret, seven

 

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