Abercrombie & Kent vs. direct with Amadeus?

[The Hudson Co. Landlubber]

I am interested in a Danube Christmas Market cruise and I noticed high-end packager Ab&Kent offers a chartered sailing of Amadeus ships but for 3X more $$.  I know this company's reputation (and have no problem with "you get what you pay for") but I am curious if anyone knows what will be different/better/included on the chartered ship?

 

I know I can call them and ask but I thought it better to try here first for more candor.

 

Thanks!

[steamboats]

It depends on the type of charter and the charter contract... So when you book with Amadeus directly you get their product as advertised on their website. This may or may not include beverages, shore tours... When you book a full A&K charter they only use the ship and crew but the product may be different. So there might be different entertainment, more included (like beverages, wifi, shore tours). So you have to compare the two offers.

 

steamboats

[WanderingTravels]

The A&K charter will have A&K shore excursions whereas the Amadeus product will not.