ShipMV Doulos Hope isan international floating book exhibition(often referred to as a floating bookstore or library) currently docked inIndonesia. The ship is operated by German charitable organization,GBA Ships, with a mission to share knowledge, aid, and hope across the world.

Here's everything you need to know about the schedule, location, and all the excitement aboard MV Doulos Hope:

🗓️ Indonesia Schedule (2026)

The ship is scheduled to stop at two major cities in Indonesia:

Jakarta (Tanjung Priok Port):15 September 2026 – 12 October 2026

Batam:15 October 2026 – 3 November 2026

📚 What's Inside the Ship?

Floating Bookstore: Offering more than2,000 book titles(around 300,000 copies) at incredibly affordable prices. The collection includes children's books, science, medicine, language, culinary, hobbies, and leadership.

Hope Cafe: A relaxed café area where visitors can enjoy snacks and drinks while reading with a stunning ocean view.

International Crew: The ship is run by hundreds of volunteers frommore than 35 countries, offering visitors a unique cultural exchange experience.

🎟️ How to Visit & Tickets

To enter the book exhibition area on board, visitors are typically charged a very affordable entry fee (as a form of donation). Tickets generally need to be booked in advance online through their official website or social media to manage visitor capacity on deck.