Is everything okay? Bachelor in Paradise couple Jake Ellis and Megan Marx are caught in a tense moment during a Sydney Harbour cruise

They've endured a turbulent relationship, and things appeared tense between Jake Ellis and Megan Marx during a New Year's Day cruise on Sydney Harbour.

The Bachelor in Paradise stars were caught in the middle of a seemingly heated discussion as they leaned against a railing on the boat.

Megan, 29, seemed to be giving her on-again-off-again boyfriend a stern talking to during the private conversation.

Heated exchange: They've endured a turbulent relationship, and things appeared tense between Jake Ellis and Megan Marx during a New Year's Day cruise on Sydney Harbour

Heated exchange: They've endured a turbulent relationship, and things appeared tense between Jake Ellis and Megan Marx during a New Year's Day cruise on Sydney Harbour

Both clutching ice cold beverages, Jake, 32, simply stared at his girlfriend during the conversation.

After meeting on the first season of Bachelor in Paradise, Megan and Jake have had an occasionally strained relationship, which saw them briefly split in August 2018.

They got back together at the end of November, with Megan confirming their reconciliation on Instagram. 

'I have a pile of love letters in the drawer next to my bed. They're all from Jake and most of them I didn't deserve,' she wrote at the time.

On and off: After meeting on the first season of Bachelor in Paradise, Megan, 29, and Jake, 32, have had a tumultuous relationship, which saw them briefly split in August

On and off: After meeting on the first season of Bachelor in Paradise, Megan, 29, and Jake, 32, have had a tumultuous relationship, which saw them briefly split in August

Bad day? Later posing for photos inside, Megan and Jake looked much more composed

Bad day? Later posing for photos inside, Megan and Jake looked much more composed

'I spent the course of our relationship with one foot in and one foot out, and the letters are pleas to remind me what we had, what I'd be giving up if I ran. I did run though, eventually.'

She added: 'I'm not saying I didn't have some reasons to run, because relationships aren't perfect, but I am saying that I found someone that took responsibility, fought relentlessly for me, and has taken time to know me, and love me.' 

The couple were on board the Hamptons Sydney, which is described on its website as 'the most unique, boutique floating event space to hit Sydney Harbour'. 

Later posing for photos inside the party, Megan and Jake looked much more composed. 

White hot:  Other celebrities who spent New Year's Day on board the floating venue included Love Island Australia star Shelby Bilby (right) who looked stylish in a white summer dress

White hot:  Other celebrities who spent New Year's Day on board the floating venue included Love Island Australia star Shelby Bilby (right) who looked stylish in a white summer dress

Party people: The 25-year-old was seen mingling with Megan and various other guests

Party people: The 25-year-old was seen mingling with Megan and various other guests

Other celebrities who spent New Year's Day on board the floating venue included Love Island Australia star Shelby Bilby, who looked stylish in a white summer dress.

The 25-year-old was seen mingling with Megan and various other guests.

Also in attendance was former Bachelor star Cassandra Wood, who stuck close to her best friend, DJ Tori Levett.

Girls' day out: Also in attendance was former Bachelor star Cassandra Wood (right), who stuck close to her best friend, DJ Tori Levett (left)

Girls' day out: Also in attendance was former Bachelor star Cassandra Wood (right), who stuck close to her best friend, DJ Tori Levett (left)

Cheers! The 24-year-old Home and Away extra stepped out in white trousers and a cropped white tank top

Cheers! The 24-year-old Home and Away extra stepped out in white trousers and a cropped white tank top

The 24-year-old Home and Away extra stepped out in white trousers and a cropped white tank top. 

Property valuer Sophie Tieman, 25, was also on board the party boat.

The former Bachelor finalist wore a red and white print dress, and was seen cosying up to rugby player Harry Jones. 

New love? Sophie Tieman, 25, was also on board the party boat. The former Bachelor finalist wore a red and white print dress, and was seen cosying up to rugby player Harry Jones

New love? Sophie Tieman, 25, was also on board the party boat. The former Bachelor finalist wore a red and white print dress, and was seen cosying up to rugby player Harry Jones

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Former Bachelor in Paradise couple Jake Ellis and Megan Marx are caught in a tense moment

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