HolidayMax Reviews 

3,310
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Looking at 1,359 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the friendly staff and exceptionally knowledgeable guides for ensuring their holiday trips are wonderfully smooth and deeply enjoyable. Many people note that the entire booking process is completely seamless, while all daily transfers and scheduled tours remain exceptionally well organized from start to finish. However, some customers also noted communication difficulties, experiencing frustratingly long phone hold times or failing to get timely email replies. A few travellers additionally mentioned minor discrepancies regarding specific tour details and meal inclusions compared to what was originally advertised online.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous friendly and very informative and helpful. Took time to explain options and spent a lot of time working around our requests. Immediately sent up to date emails with details needed. Great to h... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The booking through Holiday Max was very smooth and hassle free. Pick ups, transfers, flights and the Indian Pacific trip were all well coordinated and enjoyable. The only criticism was the Perth Tou... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our itinerary was put together very well, very fast moving with some early pick up times at our hotel and late return times of some tours. Accommodation at the hotels in Perth and Broome were very g... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our consultant Rennie was able to provide a wonderful summary of the tour, quick to answer questions, was flexible and honest in her approach. We got to research the entire tour feel comfortable even... See more



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  1. #7 of 11 best companies in Tour Operator
  2. #1 of 2 best companies in Cruise Line Company

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GLOBAL TOUR OPERATOR & LUXURY CRUISE LINE... At HolidayMax, our philosophy is simple: world-class luxury river cruising and touring — all at exceptional value. HolidayMax operates its own exclusive fleet of boutique-sized riverships on Europe’s regal rivers and Asia’s exotic waterways, including the Mekong. These fully-featured ships combine state-of-the-art facilities with elegant styling and a modern, cosy, friendly atmosphere. HolidayMax operates immersive escorted touring across Europe, Asia, Africa, North America and Australia, as well as ocean cruise packages combined with our exclusive pre-cruise touring. Packages are all-inclusive, with all flights, hotels and transfers taken care of for you. We are passionate about showing you the heart of each destination, enabling you to be truly touched by new experiences and unforgettable moments. Through being highly-automated and super-efficient, HolidayMax has eliminated the clunky inefficiencies and middle-men of legacy travel providers — and we pass these cost benefits directly to our guests. Our ready-made all-inclusive packages mean every detail is taken care of, allowing you to simply relax and enjoy your journey. Live life to the full. We’ve taken care of the details; you just need to relax and embrace your sense of adventure. With dedicated teams across Australia, a New York City regional headquarters, and operations in London, Rome, Amsterdam and key locations throughout Asia and Africa, HolidayMax delivers seamless experiences. Over a million holidays have been enjoyed, supported by thousands of five-star reviews, along with a strong commitment to sustainable tourism. HolidayMax was founded in 1996 by the Harding family. The company began by showing visitors the best of Western Australia before expanding across Australia. At the request of loyal customers, it grew into international bucket-list destinations under the HolidayMax brand. Today, HolidayMax remains 100% owned by the Harding family and is Australia’s largest privately owned travel company.

Global Tours & Luxury River Cruises

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Maximise your holiday with HolidayMax.
We are passionate about showing you the heart of each destination, enabling you to be truly touched by new experiences and unforgettable moments. Live life to the full. We’ve taken care of the details; you just need to relax and embrace your sense of adventure.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Payment process using credit card…

Payment process using credit card required me to wait in phone queue, listening to repeated adverts, for too long. I actually made 2 attempts - using hotline # (supposedly to be transferred, but gave up waiting) then using # from consultant but had to wait through another round of repeated adverts. The consultant himself was polite and helpful, but the instruction to email him so he could ring me came too late. I would prefer to know how long the queue is or even better, to be able to pay immediately & securely online.

10 August 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Poor Support

Great start. But since booking - unable to get a phone call answered or an email answered, Very disappointing.

17 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was extremely impressed with the service

I was extremely impressed by Renny who helped me book my trip online . This is the first time I have booked a trip by myself as my husband usually does it , but I wanted to surprise him for our wedding anniversary, so I was very anxious. Renny was so helpful as she guided me through the process and I was really grateful . The only thing that worries me is that I haven’t got a receipt and also I’m concerned about getting the itinerary so close to departure, so until I have that I will be on tender hooks .

6 August 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Happy with re- booking service

Happy with booking service, Last year booked travel was cancelled due to conflict in Middle East and rescheduled to be taken in May 2027, Consultant was efficient and patient in answering queries to assist us the opportunity to travel on similar tour in May 27.

13 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Booking Experience with HolidayMax

I recently booked my Europe trip with HolidayMax for November next year, and so far I’m very happy with the experience.

The whole process has been straightforward and organised, and I’m impressed with how much is included in the package. I’m really looking forward to the trip and excited to experience all the destinations on the itinerary.

So far, I’m very pleased with HolidayMax and would definitely recommend them based on my booking experience.

5 August 2026

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