Viking River Cruise raffle to benefit Thalian Association Community Theatre
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Thalian Association Community Theatre is holding a raffle where the winner gets a Viking River Cruise for two.
One lucky winner will enjoy an eight-day adventure, choosing either the Danube or Rhine River itinerary, valued at $8,198.
Only 750 tickets will be sold at $50 each, now through April 22, 2026, or until sold out. Thalian Hall will pay the federal gift tax for the winner.
Those interested in tickets find out more online, in person at the Thalian Association Community Theatre office in the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, or by phone at 910-251-1788.
The winning ticket will be drawn on April 22 at 6 p.m. during a free cocktail hour parter at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center hosted by Viking River Cruises and AAA Travel. The winner does not need to be present.
In addition to the grand prize, there will also be a drawing for season tickets to Thalian Association’s 2026-2027 Main Stage Thalian Hall.
All proceeds support Thalian Youth Theatre, Main Stage Thalian Hall productions, and TACT arts education programs.
The cruise includes the following:
- One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
- Free Wi-Fi
- All onboard meals featuring regional specialties and classic options
- Beer, wine, & soft drinks with onboard meals
- 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
- Port taxes & fees
- Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase
- Visits to UNESCO sites
- Enrichment lectures & destination performances
- River-view stateroom
- Bottled water replenished daily
- Voltage: 220V & 110V (U.S. Outlet)
- Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed with luxury linens & pillows
- Full veranda or French balcony in all upper and middle deck staterooms
- Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer, and individual climate control
- 40″ or 42″ flat-screen Sony TV
- Private bathroom with shower, heated floor, anti-fog mirror, premium Freyja toiletries, robes & slippers
