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Alex & Erika

Alex & Erika

🥈Expert Creator
337 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon479 Total Videos on YouTube41K subscribers

Alex & 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

Catalogue CoverageDeep coverage
Deep coverage · Alex & Erika

We’ve analysed 337 of 479 videos so far.

Published
337
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
479
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage70%

Comprehensive read on Alex & Erika's catalogue. The signal below is well-grounded.

Annual Activity
Alex & Erika’s output · year over year

How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?

YearDiscoveredCruise Coverage(cruise-related ÷ discovered)Trip Bacon Coverage(analysed ÷ cruise-related)
  1. 2026
    49
  2. 2025
    77
  3. 2024
    46
  4. 2023
    47
  5. 2022
    14
  6. 2021
    9
  7. 2020
    21
  8. 2019
    34
  9. 2018
    22
  10. 2017
    34
Heat scale
0% → 100%“Discovered” = videos we’ve found for this channel, not necessarily on the site yet.
Showing the most recent 10 years · 6 earlier years not shown.

Topic-by-topic creator consensus

Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.

Strongest Praise
Specialty Dining
30 mentions
Biggest Critique
Wi-Fi
5 mentions

Dining

Main Dining
Solid Strip12 video mentions
Specialty Dining
Seriously Tasty30 video mentions
Top
Buffet
Barely Crispy5 video mentions
Room Service
Barely Crispy1 video mention

Cabins

Interior Cabins
A Nibble28 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Solid Strip37 video mentions
Suites
Solid Strip14 video mentions

Entertainment

Shows
Seriously Tasty19 video mentions
Top
Nightlife
Solid Strip31 video mentions
Casino
A Nibble6 video mentions
Activities
Solid Strip31 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
A Nibble32 video mentions
Water Park
Solid Strip13 video mentions
Kids & Family
Solid Strip165 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty2 video mentions
Top

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
A Nibble21 video mentions
Embarkation
A Nibble61 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip126 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
A Nibble14 video mentions
Value
A Nibble72 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip160 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Slight Frown5 video mentions
Low
Loyalty Program
A Nibble15 video mentions
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

About our Bacon Score methodology

Who’s this ship for?

How the ship rates with different travel parties.

Couples
75%
Great fit
Families (Young Kids)
78%
Great fit
Families (Teens)
77%
Great fit

Consensus Seals

Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.

Foodie Favorite
Dining consistently praised

What Creators Are Saying

Selected quotes from our creator panel.

The Good

it was just like such a cool experience of so much fun

🥈ExpertAlex & Erika

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.

🥈ExpertAlex & Erika

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.

🥈ExpertAlex & Erika

For us, Kosamel is probably still the best overall Carnival cruise port for families. Why? Because it's easy.

🥈ExpertAlex & Erika

Sometimes the best moments in Rome are simply sitting in a local piaza with an espresso.

🥈ExpertAlex & Erika
The Watch-outs

we currently have a missing person so our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the missing person

🥈ExpertAlex & Erika

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

🥈ExpertAlex & Erika

Our kids love the candy store on a cruise ship and it's a total money waster.

🥈ExpertAlex & Erika

it just you know you hear something like that just just scares the [ __ ] out of you

🥈ExpertAlex & Erika

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

🥈ExpertAlex & Erika

Pro Tips From Creators

The most-shared advice for Alex & Erika.

  1. Eat a light breakfast before heading to the port to avoid hunger-induced meltdowns.

  2. Take motion sickness medication before boarding the ship.

  3. Fly in the day before embarkation to avoid missing the ship due to flight delays.

  4. Pack a multi-port USB charger in your carry-on as cabins have limited outlets.

  5. Dress in comfortable clothing and shoes for embarkation, not formal dinner attire.

  6. Stick to your assigned arrival window to avoid unnecessary waiting in the heat.

  7. Use the ship's porters for large luggage to avoid dragging it through the ship.

  8. Visit the kids club open house on day one to familiarize children with the space.

Videos (337)

Large Balcony Cabin Tour - Last Day of Cruise ☹️4:47Tour

Large Balcony Cabin Tour - Last Day of Cruise ☹️

🥈 · 564 views · 7 years ago
Positive
Fun Sea Day - Carnival Miracle 4220 Balcony Cabin Tour8:07

Fun Sea Day - Carnival Miracle 4220 Balcony Cabin Tour

· 1K views · 7 years ago
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Miracle
CONNED In Cozumel | Cruise Vlog Day 67:30Vlog

CONNED In Cozumel | Cruise Vlog Day 6

🥈 · 6K views · 7 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Miracle
We Swam With Sharks In Belize! (Honest Cruise Excursion Vlog)6:39Vlog

We Swam With Sharks In Belize! (Honest Cruise Excursion Vlog)

🥈 · 4K views · 7 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Miracle
Halloween On A Cruise Ship | #ChooseFun6:00Vlog

Halloween On A Cruise Ship | #ChooseFun

🥈 · 4K views · 7 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Miracle
Cruise Stop in Roatan Honduras |  West Bay Beach | Monkeys & Sloth's | Bodden Tours6:07Vlog

Cruise Stop in Roatan Honduras | West Bay Beach | Monkeys & Sloth's | Bodden Tours

🥈 · 4K views · 7 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Miracle
They Almost Missed the Cruise Ship in Grand Cayman | Trip to 7 Mile Beach | Cruise Vlog7:55Vlog

They Almost Missed the Cruise Ship in Grand Cayman | Trip to 7 Mile Beach | Cruise Vlog

🥈 · 6K views · 7 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Miracle
Cruise Ship Security CONFISCATED my Handcuffs!8:48Vlog

Cruise Ship Security CONFISCATED my Handcuffs!

🥈 · 9K views · 7 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Miracle
Vacation in Tampa before our Cruise | Day 19:19Vlog

Vacation in Tampa before our Cruise | Day 1

🥈 · 1K views · 7 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Miracle
Back From Our Cruise Vacation6:34Vlog

Back From Our Cruise Vacation

🥈 · 1K views · 7 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Miracle
My Camera Gear For Cruising9:17

My Camera Gear For Cruising

🥈 · 566 views · 7 years ago
Highly Positive
Should YOU Cruise During Hurricane Season? We LOVE it!6:37Tips

Should YOU Cruise During Hurricane Season? We LOVE it!

🥈 · 3K views · 7 years ago
Highly Positive
My Favorite Things About Cruising!4:02Vlog

My Favorite Things About Cruising!

🥈 · 1K views · 7 years ago
Highly Positive
BEST Stroller For Travel and Vlogging5:00Tips

BEST Stroller For Travel and Vlogging

🥈 · 1K views · 7 years ago
Highly Positive
BROKE & SUPER LATE! | Cruise Stop in St Maarten | Cruise Vlog Day 618:32Vlog

BROKE & SUPER LATE! | Cruise Stop in St Maarten | Cruise Vlog Day 6

🥈 · 3K views · 7 years ago
Highly Positive
Cruise Stop in St Kitts | Day 57:04Vlog

Cruise Stop in St Kitts | Day 5

🥈 · 16K views · 7 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Quest | It Can Get Wild!13:38

Carnival Quest | It Can Get Wild!

· 51K views · 8 years ago
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
LAND & SEA Excursion in St Lucia | Cruise Stop | Day 46:43Vlog

LAND & SEA Excursion in St Lucia | Cruise Stop | Day 4

🥈 · 21K views · 8 years ago
Highly Positive
Cruise Stop in Barbados | Day 38:14Vlog

Cruise Stop in Barbados | Day 3

🥈 · 12K views · 8 years ago
Highly Positive
AMAZING Day in Antigua and Pier Running! | Day 26:51Vlog

AMAZING Day in Antigua and Pier Running! | Day 2

🥈 · 2K views · 8 years ago
Highly Positive
Coki Beach | Cruise Stop in St Thomas | Day 15:24Vlog

Coki Beach | Cruise Stop in St Thomas | Day 1

🥈 · 10K views · 8 years ago
Highly Positive
2 DAYS IN PUERTO RICO before our  Caribbean cruise9:14Vlog

2 DAYS IN PUERTO RICO before our Caribbean cruise

🥈 · 12K views · 8 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
My Simple DIY DOG | BABY GATE10:01Vlog

My Simple DIY DOG | BABY GATE

🥈 · 45K views · 8 years ago
Highly Positive
LOVE & MARRIAGE Show on Carnival Vista | Bonus Video27:46Vlog

LOVE & MARRIAGE Show on Carnival Vista | Bonus Video

🥈 · 5K views · 8 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Vista