Lauren Silverman watches Simon Cowell and son Eric, 7, enjoy water sports in Barbados

Simon Cowell and his mini-me son Eric, seven, looked in their element as they enjoyed a water ski ride side by side during a day at sea amid their Barbados holiday.

Meanwhile, Simon’s partner Lauren Silverman looked fabulous in a tropical-print bikini as she watched the action from a nearby boat.

The doting mum, 43, showed off her incredible figure in the strapless two-piece while looking on proudly as her youngest son zipped along the water with his X Factor boss dad.

Like father like son: Simon Cowell and his mini-me son Eric, seven, looked in their element as they enjoyed a water ski ride side by side during a day at sea amid their Barbados holiday

The family appeared to be having a whale of a time as they soaked up the sun while riding the waves amid the idyllic setting.

Simon appeared in his element as he zipped along the water on his jet ski, while little Eric took a leaf out of his father’s book by doing some water sports of his own.  

The music mogul flashed a dazzling smile as he rode past, showing off his excellent skills on the water vessel.

Simon also displayed the results of his four stone weight loss, going shirtless for the occasion and adding a pair of white swimming trunks. 

Wow: Lauren Silverman looked fabulous in a tropical-print bikini as she watched partner Simon Cowell, 61, and their seven-year-old son Eric enjoy a spot of water sports in Barbados

Look at them go! The doting mum, 43, showed off her incredible figure in the strapless two-piece while looking on proudly as her youngest son zipped along the water with his X Factor boss dad

Wow: Lauren Silverman looked fabulous in a tropical-print bikini as she watched partner Simon Cowell, 61, and their seven-year-old son Eric enjoy a spot of water sports in Barbados

The star kept a watchful eye as his one and only son rode past him on what appeared to be a water ski trainer board for children.

Eric was clad in a blue life jacket and held onto the reigns of his board, which appeared to be pulled along by another boat.

Eric, who also donned a white beach top and patterned blue shorts, looked delighted and couldn’t stop smiling as he rode alongside his dad. 

At one point, Simon was seen hauling his son onto his own jet ski before making their way over to the boat to a waiting Lauren. 

Meanwhile, Lauren looked content to enjoy the action from a nearby boat, where she was joined by her pals. 

Fun times: The family appeared to be having a whale of a time as they soaked up the sun while riding the waves amid the idyllic setting

Fun times: The family appeared to be having a whale of a time as they soaked up the sun while riding the waves amid the idyllic setting

Action men: Simon appeared in his element as he zipped along the water on his jet ski, while little Eric took a leaf out of his father's book by doing some water sports of his own

Go on son! Eric looked delighted as he zipped along the water like his dad

Action men: Simon appeared in his element as he zipped along the water on his jet ski, while little Eric took a leaf out of his father’s book by doing some water sports of his own

Good job! The music mogul flashed a smile as he rode past, showing off his excellent skills on the water vessel

Good job! The music mogul flashed a smile as he rode past, showing off his excellent skills on the water vessel

The beauty teamed her stylish leaf-print swimwear with a wide-brimmed straw hat and oversized dark sunglasses. 

Lauren’s eldest son Adam, 15, whom she shares with her ex husband Andrew Silverman, didn’t appear to be present on the boat trip. The family were joined by a host of friends and crew. 

Their latest Caribbean holiday comes after Simon vowed to do everything he can to ensure he makes a full recovery following breaking his back. 

Simon was left bedridden for months after a electric bike accident at his Malibu home in August last year. 

That's my boy: Simon kept a watchful eye as his one and only son rode past him on what appeared to be a water ski trainer board

Cool: Simon watched proudly on as Eric played on the water

That’s my boy: Simon kept a watchful eye as his one and only son rode past him on what appeared to be a paddleboard for children

Anything you can do! Eric mimicked his famous father as he rode along amid his water sports session

Anything you can do! Eric mimicked his famous father as he rode along amid his water sports session

The record executive now walks for several hours a day and holds business meetings at 9AM so that he no longer lives like a ‘vampire’. 

Of his new fitness regime, a source told MailOnline: ‘Simon said how he hasn’t worn trainers as much as this in 20 years.

‘He feels fitter than ever before and is keeping to a normal routine rather than being on the phone until into the early hours of the morning.’  

Simon told Extra in February of the horror bike incident: ‘I nearly smashed my spine to pieces!’

Relaxed: Meanwhile, Lauren looked content to enjoy the action from a nearby boat, where she was joined by her pals

Relaxed: Meanwhile, Lauren looked content to enjoy the action from a nearby boat, where she was joined by her pals

Lovely: The beauty teamed her stylish leaf-print swimwear with a wide-brimmed straw hat and oversized dark sunglasses

Water lovely sight: Lauren looked chilled as she took in the action from the boat

Lovely: The beauty teamed her stylish leaf-print swimwear with a wide-brimmed straw hat and oversized dark sunglasses

Time of her life: Lauren happily chatted to her pal as Simon and Eric larked about on the water

Time of her life: Lauren happily chatted to her pal as Simon and Eric larked about on the water

Day out: Lauren's eldest son Adam, 15, whom she shares with her ex husband Andrew Silverman, didn't appear to be present on the boat trip. The family were joined by a host of friends and crew

Day out: Lauren’s eldest son Adam, 15, whom she shares with her ex husband Andrew Silverman, didn’t appear to be present on the boat trip. The family were joined by a host of friends and crew

The X Factor boss also admitted he ‘couldn’t have got through’ it without his girlfriend Lauren and son Eric, who sweetly called him ‘iron man’ when he first saw his dad with metal rods and screws in his back following surgery. 

Simon met Lauren when she was still married to millionaire property developer Andrew Silverman.  

Their affair became public – and Simon’s life changed – at the end of July 2013 when news broke of Lauren’s pregnancy.

Up you go: At one point, Simon was seen hauling his son onto his own jet ski before making their way over to the boat to a waiting Lauren

Up you go: At one point, Simon was seen hauling his son onto his own jet ski before making their way over to the boat to a waiting Lauren

Helping hand: Simon was on hand to assist his son, helping him out of the water and on to his jet ski

Careful! Lauren looked slightly concerned as Simon hauled their boy from the sea

Helping hand: Simon was on hand to assist his son, helping him out of the water and on to his jet ski

There you go: The music boss successful guided his boy out of the water

There you go: The music boss successful guided his boy out of the water

In 2015, Simon told Mail on Sunday Event magazine: ‘I’m not proud of the circumstances, I can’t hold my head up about it.’ 

And of the pregnancy, he admitted: ‘This was not something I planned. But I remember going to the first scan with Lauren. 

‘I called him Tad because he looked like a tadpole. Something just kicked in. I felt unbelievably protective of both of them. I just absolutely wanted him. I just hadn’t known that before.’  

Smooth operator: Simon also displayed the results of his four stone weight loss, going shirtless for the occasion and adding a pair of white swimming trunks

Smooth operator: Simon also displayed the results of his four stone weight loss, going shirtless for the occasion and adding a pair of white swimming trunks

Easy does it: Simon wore a black face mask beneath his chin and donned black sunglasses as he zoomed along the water

Easy does it: Simon wore a black face mask beneath his chin and donned black sunglasses as he zoomed along the water

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