Question for Vantage Douro trip May 2916

We are more than interested in taking a rive cruise in the river of gold in May 2016 using either Viking or Vantage.What can Vantage offer that viking can not?Any information would be much appreciated.

We are more than interested in taking a rive cruise in the river of gold in May 2016 using either Viking or Vantage.What can Vantage offer that viking can not?Any information would be much appreciated.

We booked Vantage's Douro for the same May 2016 cruise.

I researched other cruise lines like AMA, Viking, etc.

This is what I came up with. Vantage's tour was one day more than Viking and a slightly better price.

Vantage

https://www.vantagetravel.com/ourjourneys/deluxe-river-journeys/2016/portugal-the-douro-river-wine-country/itinerary

May 2016 $3,399 lowest price pp Port charges: $147 per person are not included in prices shown. $309 per day.

Includes 11 days (12 days – 1 travel day) 10 nights accommodation and 9 guided tours.

25 meals: 10 breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 8 dinners, with Captain's Welcome Reception, Captain's Cocktail Party & Dinner, Captain's Farewell Dinner, and meals ashore

Wine, beer, and soft drinks included with dinner every night aboard your Douro river cruise!

AMA WATERWAYS

http://www.amawaterways.com/enticing-douro-2015

May 2015 (2016 not available) 7 day cruise only $3,599; 10 day cruise and land tour $4,349 $ 399 per day

Includes 11 days (12 days – 1 travel day) 10 nights accommodation and 9 guided tours. Also includes 23 meals

Superb dining including complimentary local wine, port wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board

Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily

VIKING

http://www.vikingrivercruises.com/cruise-destinations/europe/portugals-river-gold/2015-porto-pinhao-porto/itinerary.html

June 2015 (May sold out) $3,640 $364 per day

Includes 10 days (9 nights) with 8 tours, 23 meals

COMPLIMENTARY WINE, BEER & SOFT DRINKS

Refreshments are included with your onboard dinner and lunch service. Also enjoy bottled water and complimentary cappuccino, coffee and tea at our 24-hour beverage bar.

Thank you. I really appreciate the thorough, easily understood information and will share it with my traveling companion. Vantage doe have the edge. Exciting!