Alex & Erika
🥈Expert CreatorAlex & Erika description on YouTube:
Real family cruise travel. Cruise tips. Mexico port guides. No fluff. We’re Alex & Erika — a bilingual, multicultural family sharing strategic cruise advice, detailed port guides, and real-life family travel experiences. Our channel helps you: • Plan smarter cruise vacations • Avoid common cruise mistakes • Navigate Caribbean & Mexican Riviera cruise ports • Cruise with kids without overcomplicating it • Know what’s actually worth your time (and what’s not) We specialize in: 🚢 Cruise planning & embarkation strategy 🌴 Caribbean & Southern Caribbean port guides 🇲🇽 Mexican Riviera ports (Cabo, Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta, La Paz & more) 👨👩👧 Cruising with kids We started making videos so Erika’s family in Guadalajara could stay connected — and it grew into a community of travelers who want real experiences, not staged perfection. New videos every week. Subscribe and plan smarter. 📍 Erika is from Guadalajara, Mexico 📍 Alex is from San Diego, California
We’ve analysed 337 of 479 videos so far.
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Topic-by-topic creator consensus
Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.
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What Creators Are Saying
Selected quotes from our creator panel.
“Overall, St. Maarten is easily one of the best and easiest cruise ports in the Caribbean, whether you want beaches, airplanes, shopping, excursions, island tours, or just a relaxing day.”
“There are very, very few places in the Caribbean where we felt compelled to repeat the exact same type of excursion, and Belize was one of them.”
“For us, Kosamel is probably still the best overall Carnival cruise port for families. Why? Because it's easy.”
“Sometimes the best moments in Rome are simply sitting in a local piaza with an espresso.”
“Barcelona can easily become one of the highlights of your entire cruise.”
“we currently have a missing person so our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the missing person”
“what I overheard when they were doing the medical evacuation was there was one individual that was like get them off the boat already so we can get back on track and continue with our vacation and I'm like dude shut up my heart just breaks what that family is probably going through right now”
“Our kids love the candy store on a cruise ship and it's a total money waster.”
“it just you know you hear something like that just just scares the [ __ ] out of you”
“we just received notice from the captain that we're missing mikinos which is super disappointing cuz that was one of the ports I was looking forward to the most”
Pro Tips From Creators
The most-shared advice for Alex & Erika.
Pay attention to warning signs.
Avoid swimming near rivermouths, estuaries, and marina channels.
If the water is murky and you can't see what's below you, skip it.
Listen to locals or lifeguards if they tell you not to get in the water.
Use real travel experiences and honest reviews to decide what is right for your specific trip.
Agree to taxi fares upfront to avoid being overcharged.
Take plenty of water, sunscreen, and a hat in Old San Juan due to heat.
Use a pocket stroller for navigating old streets in San Juan.
Videos (337)
7:04TipsPuerto Vallarta Crocodile Attack: Should Tourists Be Worried?
1:11TipsWelcome to Alex & Erika | Cruise Tips, Port Guides & Family Travel
11:00TipsMSC Caribbean Cruise Ports Ranked: Best for Families (2026)
9:40TipsSt Martin Cruise Port Guide: 3 Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Day
12:10TipsBELIZE Cruise Port Guide 2026 | Is It Worth Getting Off The Ship?
12:39TipsThe 5 Easiest Carnival Caribbean Cruise Ports for Families (Ranked)
10:40TipsDON'T Visit ST. KITTS Until You Watch This! 🇰🇳 Cruise Port Guide
7:18TipsIs a Pre-Cruise Visit to ROME Actually Worth the Stress?
8:23TipsBARCELONA Cruise Port Guide: 1 Day in Port or 2–3 Days Before Your Cruise
1:54TipsPUERTO VALLARTA Land Vacation 🇲🇽 | What To Do in 5–7 Days
5:23TipsCOSTA MAYA Cruise Port Guide | Is It Worth Getting Off The Ship?
0:11Staying up to enjoy this view out on deck or staying inside the cruise ship at night?
7:51TipsSAN JUAN - Vacation Guide 2–3 Days | Affordable Options | Family Itinerary
7:09TipsCOZUMEL MEXICO Cruise Port Guide | Tips | Beach Clubs Options
0:21Tips👉 Cruise Card Secrets First-Time Cruisers Don’t Know 🚢
0:58Tips👉 FREE Childcare on Cruises?! 👀 (Parents Love This)
6:42TipsAMBER COVE Cruise Port Guide: Important Info | Local Tour Options
1:11TipsDrink Package? Yes or No?
0:21TipsCruise Card Secrets First-Time Cruisers Don’t Know 🚢 #cruisetips #alexanderika #cruiseship
9:49TipsSAN JUAN Cruise Port Guide: One Perfect Day (No Excursion Needed)
5:14TipsSt. Thomas to St. John Ferry: How to Visit Trunk Bay on Your Own (Cruise Excursion Guide)
9:38TipsFIRST EUROPE TRIP WITH KIDS? Why We Recommend a Mediterranean Cruise
0:21SHE DIDN'T WANT TO BE LEFT BEHIND IN COZUMEL!
18:22Tips