Waves of Hope - Aberdeen

Logos Hope is an ocean-going ship with the world’s largest floating bookfair, offering over 5,000 titles. The ship also hosts cultural events and community programmes.

Logos Hope is staying in Aberdeen just over 1 week. She arrives on the 27th of July and departs on the 5th of August 2026.

You do not need to register to visit Logos Hope. Just come as you are!

Logos Hope is open to visitors during the following hours:
Open to the public from 28th July at 1pm
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 10pm (last entry 9:30pm)
Sunday: 1pm - 10pm (last entry 9:30pm)
Please note that OM's Ship Ministry charges an entrance fee of £1/person to come onboard Logos Hope.

To come onboard Logos Hope, you do not need to book a ticket. For onboard events and tours of the ship, tickets will be available in advance, which can be booked online.

Absolutely! Children are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult throughout their visit.

We are so excited to welcome you onboard, while you are here there’s plenty to discover!

• Browse and buy books from diverse genres, with something for all the family
• Enjoy cultural performances and interactive displays
• Visit the Hope Café for snacks and drinks
• Attend youth and young adult events, workshops, worship and prayer nights, conferences or seminars, and loads more!

Yes, you can now book your ticket to take a tour!
Tickets are be free for children 4 and under, will cost £2 for children between 5 and 16, and will cost £5 for adults.
Tours will be conducted by guides in small groups of 7 people. Each tour will last approximately 1 hour, exploring a wide variety of areas onboard the ship.

We'd love for you to volunteer! We have 3 volunteering options for you:

• STEP Onboard (3+ months, Full-time) - Serving onboard Logos Hope in multiple ports
• Port Volunteer (1+ week, ~Full-time) - Serving onboard Logos Hope in one single port
• UK Volunteer (3+ months, Flexible) - Serving within the UK - the location may vary

Yes! The ship's "Hope Café" serves a range of drinks, light snacks, and delicious cakes for you to enjoy during your visit.

While Logos Hope aims to accommodate visitors with disabilities wherever possible, please note that Logos Hope is not a wheelchair-accessible vessel. Therefore, visitors who require the use of a wheelchair are kindly requested to be accompanied and to contact [email protected] in advance.

Each request will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, and the team will provide the most appropriate and clear guidance possible. This approach ensures that all visitors using wheelchairs can enjoy a safe experience on board, with their safety and well-being as a priority.

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