Love me crew! Paul McCartney is joined by his family for sea jaunt to celebrate his 80th birthday

Celebrating his 80th birthday with his family at the weekend, Sir Paul McCartney looks in no hurry to get back.

The former Beatle took his family for a cruise off the Greek island of Mykonos. 

On board the yacht were his wife Nancy Shevell, 62, daughters Stella, 50, and Mary, 52, Stella’s husband Alasdhair and Mary’s sons Arthur and Elliot.

Holiday: The former Beatle took his family for a cruise off the Greek island of Mykonos (pictured hugging his wife Nancy)

Fun in the sun: Celebrating his 80th birthday with his family at the weekend, Sir Paul McCartney looks in no hurry to get back

Sir Paul, in wet navy trunks and shirt, was seen joking around with his wife after they took a dip in the sea. 

Fashion designer Stella also took the plunge in a black one-piece and was seen athletically using a rope to haul herself in and out of the water.

On Saturday, Sir Paul will become the oldest solo artist to headline at Glastonbury.

Mary, who donned an elegant black and white jumpsuit, captured pictures of Sir Paul with his family soaking up the evening sun together on the boat. 

Simply dressed in a white shirt and dark trousers, Sir Paul looked relaxed and contented as he opened presents from his family on his milestone birthday. 

Listen to what the man said: Sir Paul, watched by Mary, with grandsons Arthur, 23, and Elliot, 19

Listen to what the man said: Sir Paul, watched by Mary, with grandsons Arthur, 23, and Elliot, 19

Here comes the sun: Birthday boy Paul flashed a thumbs up as he soaked up the sun with his family

Here comes the sun: Birthday boy Paul flashed a thumbs up as he soaked up the sun with his family

Letting go: Paul's daughter Stella McCartney took the plunge from a rope during the trip

Letting go: Paul’s daughter Stella McCartney took the plunge from a rope during the trip 

The musician was greeted with a plethora of well wishes on Saturday as a host of celebrities wished him a happy 80th birthday. 

Leading the birthday greetings were fellow Beatles favourite Ringo Star and their late bandmate John Lennon’s widow Yoko Ono, while pals including Ronnie Wood, Mick Hucknall and Piers Morgan.

Yoko took to Twitter at the weekend to share a throwback snap of herself and the birthday boy.

Boat life: The singer looked relaxed as he chilled out with daughter Stella

Boat life: The singer looked relaxed as he chilled out with daughter Stella

Splashing round: Paul was seen taking a refreshing dip with his loved ones

Splashing round: Paul was seen taking a refreshing dip with his loved ones

Water day! Paul's wife Nancy appeared amused as the star emerged dripping wet from his swim in the sea

That's better: The couple wrapped towels around themselves as they stood in the sunshine

Water day! Paul’s wife Nancy appeared amused as the star emerged dripping wet  from his swim in the sea 

Moments to remember: His photographer daughter Mary was on hand to capture moments from  the day

Moments to remember: His photographer daughter Mary was on hand to capture moments from  the day

Come together: Paul was in great company during his birthday boat trip as his loved ones helped him to celebrate

Come together: Paul was in great company during his birthday boat trip as his loved ones helped him to celebrate

Gorgeous: Stella was certainly on fine form as she heaved herself out of the water

Gorgeous: Stella was certainly on fine form as she heaved herself out of the water

He feels fine: Paul wrapped up warm in a brown towel after enjoying a swim during his Mykonos holiday

There he goes: The Beatles rocker donned a long-sleeved top and coordinating shorts for his day on the boat

He feels fine: Paul wrapped up warm in a brown towel after enjoying a swim during his Mykonos holiday

Time to celebrate: A host of showbiz stars reached out to wish Paul a Happy Birthday on Saturday

Time to celebrate: A host of showbiz stars reached out to wish Paul a Happy Birthday on Saturday

Dapper: Paul cut a smart figure in a crisp white shirt and black trousers when he first boarded the boat

Dapper: Paul cut a smart figure in a crisp white shirt and black trousers when he first boarded the boat

Dressed up: Stella also cut a stylish figure in a chic black summer dress

Dressed up: Stella also cut a stylish figure in a chic black summer dress

Alongside the image, she penned ‘Dear Paul, Happy 80th Birthday and many, many more! From a partner in Peace… love, yoko.’ 

While fellow Beatles star Ringo Starr uploaded an image of himself flashing a peace sign as he penned: ‘They say it’s your birthday Saturday happy birthday Paul love you man have a great day peace and love Ringo and Barbara love love peace and love.’

Meanwhile, Rolling Stones rocker Ronnie Wood shared a plethora of snaps of himself and Paul over the years, with some images including Paul’s first wife Linda and Ronnie’s wife Sally.

This way please! Mary was on hand to capture the special moments of the day

This way please! Mary was on hand to capture the special moments of the day

Oh what fun: Paul was certainly having a great time with his loved ones

Holiday: The singer was enjoying some downtime with his family

Oh what fun: Paul was certainly having a great time with his loved ones

Family affair: The McCartney family were dressed to impressed during the trip

Family affair: The McCartney family were dressed to impressed during the trip

You've got this! Stella was seen struggling to hoist herself out of the water using a rope

You’ve got this! Stella was seen struggling to hoist herself out of the water using a rope

Having fun, Paul? The musician couldn't keep the smile off his face as he paddled in the sea

Having fun, Paul? The musician couldn’t keep the smile off his face as he paddled in the sea

He wrote ‘Wishing @paulmccartney a very happy 80th birthday!’ as he took a trip down memory lane on Instagram. 

Meanwhile, the Beatles’ official Twitter page harked back to the past as they shared a montage video of Paul throughout the years, both as a solo performer with bandmates Ringo, John and George Harrison.

In light of the special occasion, the clip was set to the Beatles 1968 track, Birthday. 

Performance: Sir Paul will become the oldest solo artist to headline at Glastonbury festival on Saturday

Performance: Sir Paul will become the oldest solo artist to headline at Glastonbury festival on Saturday

Well wishes: The musician was greeted with a plethora of well wishes on Saturday as a host of celebrities wished him a happy 80th birthday including by John Lennon's widower Yoko Ono

Well wishes: The musician was greeted with a plethora of well wishes on Saturday as a host of celebrities wished him a happy 80th birthday including by John Lennon’s widower Yoko Ono

Peace and love: While fellow Beatles star Ringo Starr uploaded an image of himself flashing a peace sign as he penned: 'They say it’s your birthday Saturday happy birthday Paul love you man'

Peace and love: While fellow Beatles star Ringo Starr uploaded an image of himself flashing a peace sign as he penned: ‘They say it’s your birthday Saturday happy birthday Paul love you man’

Throwback: Meanwhile, the Beatles' official Twitter page harked back to the past as they shared a montage video of Paul throughout the years, both as a solo performer with bandmates Ringo, John and George Harrison

Throwback: Meanwhile, the Beatles’ official Twitter page harked back to the past as they shared a montage video of Paul throughout the years, both as a solo performer with bandmates Ringo, John and George Harrison