Recent photos of Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kissing on a yacht off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, have ignited a frenzy of media attention and confirmed rumors of a blossoming romance. The photos, published by the Daily Mail, show the pair embracing and sharing intimate moments on the upper deck of Perry's 24-meter yacht, the Caravelle. The images, reportedly taken in late September by tourists on a passing whale-watching boat, quickly went viral, leaving social media buzzing.

Sources close to the couple have revealed that Trudeau has been "pursuing" Perry since they first connected in July. The pair initially sparked dating rumors after being spotted dining together at a high-end restaurant in Montreal. Shortly after, Trudeau was seen attending Perry's "Lifetimes" tour concert in the same city.

Despite Perry reportedly not initially seeking a relationship, Trudeau's persistence and their shared interests led to a deeper connection. According to a source, Trudeau "even flew to California to see her during a tour break". The source added, "They have an easy connection. She finds him attractive. He's been very respectful".

The timeline of their developing relationship coincides with both Perry and Trudeau experiencing recent separations from their respective partners. Perry and actor Orlando Bloom, with whom she shares a five-year-old daughter, Daisy Dove, announced their split in June 2025. Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Grégoire, separated in 2023 after 18 years of marriage; they have three children.

The yacht photos depict Perry in a dark-colored bathing suit, embracing a shirtless Trudeau, who is wearing dark-blue jeans. One eyewitness on the whale-watching boat told the Daily Mail, "She pulled up her boat next to a small public whale-watching boat, then they started making out. I didn't realize who she was with until I saw the tattoo on the guy's arm, and I immediately realized it was Justin Trudeau". Trudeau has a "Haida raven" tattoo on his left arm, which honors an Indigenous Canadian community.

Neither Perry nor Trudeau has publicly commented on their relationship status. However, a source close to Perry told People that "when she first hung out with Justin, she wasn't looking to date, but they stayed in touch". The insider added, "They have many shared interests and a lot to talk about, but Katy was navigating too many things to even think about dating then".

Adding fuel to the fire, Trudeau's ex-wife, Sophie Grégoire, made a cryptic Instagram post amid the dating rumors, related to "letting go," further exciting social media users.

Sources suggest that despite busy schedules and geographical distance, Perry and Trudeau are making an effort to stay connected. One source told the Daily Mail that "Katy is very, very interested in him. She says he's a real catch, a high-quality guy... She likes him a lot. He likes her a lot. I'd even say they're enamored".

As the photos continue to circulate and speculation mounts, the public eagerly awaits an official confirmation from Perry and Trudeau regarding their newfound romance.