PRESS RELEASE: Logos Hope is the new replacement vessel for Logos II which last visited Dominica four years ago. This new ship, now the world’s largest floating book fair, features a whole deck designed for visitors to experience.
From the moment people step on board, they will receive a warm welcome and have an opportunity to watch a short introduction to the new ship in the Lifeboat Theatre.
After this Welcome Experience, which includes interactive displays that show different parts of the ship such as a cabin and a replica of the ship’s bridge console, visitors will move into the all new book fair where they can explore over 7,500 different book and CD titles available at affordable prices. The books cover a wide range of subjects such as science, technology, sports, hobbies, cookery, the arts and philosophy. A large selection of higher education textbooks is available as well as many books for children.
From the book fair visitors will have opportunity to walk through the brand new Journey of Life exhibition which invites viewers to consider the choices we all face along life’s journey. From there visitors can enjoy the International Café which offers an affordable snack or a beverage in a comfortable, relaxed environment and the opportunity to meet one of the international crew members or enjoy some live entertainment.
You will NOT want to miss the exciting programme of events and seminars for the whole family! Highlights include
– Pastors Forum Sat 22nd May at 2:00pm (15EC)
– FREE Grand opening gospel concert (Bayfront) Sat 22nd May at 7:30pm (sponsored by DBS radio & Arden sound)
– HOPE FOR CHANGE Parade Sun 23rd May meet at 12:30pm @ Newtown Savannah
– Youth Event Sat 29th May at 6:00pm (5EC)
Grab your very own copy of the event programme from the Logos Hope office at 36 Federation Drive, Goodwill.
Logos Hope will be open to the public at Cruise Ship Berth from 12:00 pm on Saturday, 22nd through to Sunday, May 30th 2010 except for Tuesday, May 25th the ship will be berthed at Woodbridge Bay port from 10:00 am to 9:30 pm.
Opening times are as follows: Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 am – 9:30 pm
Sunday – Monday 2:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturday, May 22nd 12:00 pm – 9:30 pm
The all-volunteer crew and staff comprise of over 400 people representing 45 different nations who offer a unique example of unity in cultural diversity. Logos Hope is operated by GBA Ships e.V., an international, charitable organization registered in Germany. In 40 years of service, the organisation has welcomed 40 million visitors up the gangways in over 160 countries and territories around the world. The ship is hosted in this region by OM Caribbean. Main Sponsors for this years visit are LIME. Secondary sponsors include IGA Supercentre,Western Union, First Domestic Insurance and Voice of Life Radio.
– Logos Hope
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