Stefanovic and Packer enjoy the sun aboard luxury yacht in the Mediterranean

A FRIEND in need is a friend indeed: Times are tough for James Packer. But helping him through it all aboard a luxury yacht in the Mediterranean is his bestie — Karl Stefanovic.

AUSTRALIA’S greatest bromance is alive and well.

Leading Channel 9 host Karl Stefanovic has joined long-time mate James Packer for a Mediterranean jaunt aboard the former Crown chairman’s superyacht EJI.

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Karl soaking up the sun on the luxury yacht Picture: BACKGRID Australia

It looked like quite the party. Picture: BACKGRID Australia

Just days after Packer quit private company Consolidated Press Holdings, the old friends were spotted sunning themselves off Capri yesterday with their respective partners.

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It is the first time in several months the billionaire and the Today host have been seen together, quashing rumours of a rift in their friendship.

Packer seems to be handling leaving his company. Picture: BACKGRID Australia

Packer’s girlfriend, Kylie Lim, with Karl’s partner, Jasmine Yarbrough. Supplies

Rounding out the boys’ club was Sydney businessman Ben Tilley, who spent much of 2017 with Packer after his own marriage breakdown.

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Instead of a beer, Karl opted for something a little more classy. Picture: BACKGRID Australia

Lim and Yarbrough have become close overseas. Picture: BACKGRID Australia

Packer’s new girlfriend Kylie Lim appears to have sparked up a friendship with Stefanovic’s partner, shoe designer Jasmine Yarbrough, with Instagram shots showing the pair enjoying the European summer sun with wine in hand.