The luxury yacht which Douglas rented for his family holiday

Where to, ladies? Michael Douglas takes to the helm on the family's month-long and much-deserved summer holiday

After the struggles and the stresses of the last year it's hardly surprising that the Douglas family have taken a month off to recuperate.
And Michael certainly looked like he was having a great time as he took to the helm of a boat today.
The veteran actor looked every inch the captain as he steered a boat from his luxury yacht to the Majorcan coastline.

Captain Douglas: Michael takes the helm as he steers wife Catherine Zeta Jones and her friend Anna Walker from their luxury yacht to lunch on the coast in Majorca

And knowing they were in safe hands, his wife Catherine and her best friend Anna Walker chatted away at the back as he sailed along.
All three looked very relaxed, especially Catherine, who looked very well a few months after being admitted to rehab for treatment after she was diagnosed with bipolar II disorder.
And after Michael was given the all-clear from his cancer battle in January, it was finally time for the family to kick back and really relax and enjoy themselves.

Girlie chats: The two best friends catch up with each other as they are shuttled from their boat to lunch

You ok back there? Michael checks on his passengers as he docks the small boat

Which certainly looked to be the case as they sailed off the coast of the Spanish island where there yacht, the 'Mary Juaner' is currently moored.
Joined by Anna, 48, who was Catherine's matron of honour, and her family, Majorca is one of the stops on the four week break round the Mediterranean.
With their children Dyna, 11 and eight-year-old Carys joining their famous folks, the trip has already taken in Greece and Turkey.

Mind your step: Catherine gingerly makes her down some uneven steps on the cliffs

The family were snapped in the port city of Bodrum were onlookers said they were in high spirits.
One told the New York Post: 'They ate fish in a local restaurant and they visited a nightclub. They seemed relaxed and very happy.'
Insiders say Michael - who recently completed treatment for throat cancer - and Catherine have rented a luxury yacht, to sail along the European coast.

This all looks yummy: Catherine looks as though she is perusing the menu as the family enjoy lunch by the sea

The family were also spotted in Greece visiting the Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece.
Speaking about the family's holiday before they sailed off, Michael said he was looking forward to spending some quality time with his family.

He said: 'You've got to believe in heaven for perfect happiness but right now I will take warm seas the same temperature as the air, the freshest seafood, giggles from my kids and a Welsh chuckle.'

Not too shabby: The luxury yacht which Douglas rented for his family holiday