Passports and Identification

This will depend on which route you are taking. But as a general rule of thumb – yes, it’s a good idea to bring it.

If you are a British / Irish citizen travelling across the Irish Sea you do not need a valid passport. However, it is advised you bring a form of identification with you. This can one of the following items:

A valid passport.
photographic driving license.
International Student Card.
government issued photo ID card.
health insurance/social security photographic card.
photographic bus/train pass.
EU Citizen Identity Card will usually suffice.
A birth certificate will provide adequate proof of identity for children (17 years and under with no photographic identification) to travel on our sailings.

If you are a British / Irish citizen travelling to mainland Europe you must bring a valid passport.

*Remember the name on your passport must match your booking.

* Remember passports must be valid past the date of return.

We encourage all travellers to check with each operator prior to travelling what their exact advice is for travelling. But in general:

All operators have put in place increase measures of protection across their fleets to help reassure the public it is as safe to travel. Face masks are now Mandatory onboard all vessels. Upon boarding and disembarking the vessel you will have to answer a few health questions. If you show signs of Covid or start to feel unwell onboard you may not be allowed to enter / leave the country. Social Distancing measures have been put in place as well as increased cleaning and hygiene measures. Where possible you will be asked to pay by card rather then by cash.