The island’s Cup Match holiday has been used by the Bermuda Tourism Authority to attract visitors to St George’s.

A BTA spokeswoman said the organisation, in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism and Transport and with the sponsorship of Norwegian Cruise Lines, was offering “A Taste of Cup Match” events this month.

Glenn Jones, of the BTA said: “With funding support from our friends at Norwegian Cruise Lines, we were able to start Cup Match early in St George’s.