Previously, passengers were able to use other forms of ID, such as driving licences and national identity cards.

And some aren't happy.

FERRY travel from the United Kingdom to the Republic of Ireland and vice-versa has long been a popular route for many ...

Before you head to the port, don't just check your passport hasn't expired, check it's valid for where you're going.

Passengers traveling between the UK and Ireland by ferry were required to present valid passports from Monday, as operators ...

New ferry on popular UK route launches for first time in 60 years - The £26m vessel will set sail on its maiden voyage this weekend ...