The world's largest floating book fair Logos Hope is due to arrive in Hamilton this afternoon.

The ship will be docked at Front Street and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 9.30 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday and Thursday.

More than 7,500 books will be available to buy on-board, covering subjects including science, sports, hobbies and religion.

Logos Hope is operated by a German charity and has an all-volunteer crew and staff made up of about 400 people from more than 45 different nations.

There will be an official reception on the vessel at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, with Culture Minister Neletha Butterfield as guest of honour.