Waves of Hope - Edinburgh

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 Edinburgh approximately 2 weeks. She arrives on the 9th of July and departs on the 21st of July 2026. And she is open to visit from the 10th to the 19th, except the 13th on which she is closed to the public.

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 10th July at 1pm
Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 10pm (last entry 9:30pm)
Sunday: 1pm - 10pm (last entry 9:30pm)
Monday: Closed to the public.
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. Some events require a small fee, and others may have limited seating. however, if an event is not fully booked you may be able to purchase/register for tickets upon arrival.

Absolutely! Children are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult throughout their visit. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult each adult can host a maximum of 7 children’s.

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.

This will depend on the different ports. Nearby parking is usually available outside the port area. However, we encourage visitors to use public transport or car share where possible.

Thanks so much for wanting to help us promote the Waves of Hope tour! Please click here to find the Promotion Toolkit with downloadable resources to share. And if you would like further help with promotion, you get can get in touch with the Advanced Preparation Team who may be able to come to your church to give a presentation. You can reach them at [email protected].