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Alex & Erika

Alex & Erika

🥈Expert Creator
337 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon481 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 481 videos so far.

Published
337
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
481
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)

Last PASSENGERS off the CRUISE ship!12:38Vlog

Last PASSENGERS off the CRUISE ship!

🥈 · 3K views · 8 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Vista
Our Day at Mr Sanchos! | DAY 3 OF CRUISE7:40Vlog

Our Day at Mr Sanchos! | DAY 3 OF CRUISE

🥈 · 7K views · 8 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Breeze
3 Year Old Flirting in the Cruise Bar | DAY 2 OF CRUISE7:50Vlog

3 Year Old Flirting in the Cruise Bar | DAY 2 OF CRUISE

🥈 · 2K views · 8 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Vista
CRAZY CRUISE | ONLY 826 Passengers on Our CRUISE | Empty SHIP | DAY 18:09Vlog

CRAZY CRUISE | ONLY 826 Passengers on Our CRUISE | Empty SHIP | DAY 1

🥈 · 4K views · 8 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Vista
Carnival Cruise Postponed Again | Part 47:20Vlog

Carnival Cruise Postponed Again | Part 4

🥈 · 2K views · 8 years ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Vista
Our Hurricane Irma Experience | Part 312:19Vlog

Our Hurricane Irma Experience | Part 3

🥈 · 2K views · 8 years ago
Positive
5 Minute Organic Baby Food3:24Tips

5 Minute Organic Baby Food

🥈 · 2K views · 8 years ago
Highly Positive
Last Day of Our Cruise!4:25Vlog

Last Day of Our Cruise!

🥈 · 668 views · 9 years ago
Highly Positive
Cruise Comedy Show with Carnival's John Heald47:08

Cruise Comedy Show with Carnival's John Heald

· 353 views · 9 years ago
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Breeze
PACKING SUITCASE FOR A CRUISE - My Favorite Things to Take10:48Tips

PACKING SUITCASE FOR A CRUISE - My Favorite Things to Take

🥈 · 4K views · 9 years ago
Highly Positive
Cruise to Messina & Alcohol Smuggling!5:02Tips

Cruise to Messina & Alcohol Smuggling!

🥈 · 1K views · 9 years ago
Positive
Free CHAMPAGNE from John Heald!10:49Vlog

Free CHAMPAGNE from John Heald!

🥈 · 1K views · 9 years ago
Highly Positive
Should YOU take a Cruise???15:26Tips

Should YOU take a Cruise???

🥈 · 800 views · 9 years ago
Highly Positive
Smuggling ALCOHOL on our CRUISE10:09Vlog

Smuggling ALCOHOL on our CRUISE

🥈 · 1K views · 9 years ago
Highly Positive
CRUISE STOP IN OLBIA Sardinia (Italy)7:41Vlog

CRUISE STOP IN OLBIA Sardinia (Italy)

🥈 · 1K views · 9 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Breeze
ONE DAY IN ROME! Making the most of our day by cruise ship13:28Vlog

ONE DAY IN ROME! Making the most of our day by cruise ship

🥈 · 16K views · 9 years ago
Highly Positive
Cruise Ship Stop in FLORENCE & PISA13:26Vlog

Cruise Ship Stop in FLORENCE & PISA

🥈 · 4K views · 9 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Breeze
Our Cruise Stop in Monte Carlo!10:06Vlog

Our Cruise Stop in Monte Carlo!

🥈 · 6K views · 9 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Breeze
SNEAKING OUR ALCOHOL ON THE CRUISE SHIP!8:45Tips

SNEAKING OUR ALCOHOL ON THE CRUISE SHIP!

🥈 · 8K views · 9 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Breeze
John Heald | Hilarious Welcome Aboard Show22:52Vlog

John Heald | Hilarious Welcome Aboard Show

🥈 · 7K views · 9 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Breeze
OUR STOP IN BARCELONA12:52Vlog

OUR STOP IN BARCELONA

🥈 · 1K views · 9 years ago
Highly Positive
55" TCL 4K TV | AMAZING VALUE! 👍5:50

55" TCL 4K TV | AMAZING VALUE! 👍

🥈 · 17K views · 9 years ago
Highly Positive
24 Weeks | Pregnancy Check Up | Gestational Diabetes 😕6:01Vlog

24 Weeks | Pregnancy Check Up | Gestational Diabetes 😕

🥈 · 2K views · 9 years ago
Highly Positive
CABIN TOUR Balcony Suite vs Corner Balcony Suite | Day 712:46Tour

CABIN TOUR Balcony Suite vs Corner Balcony Suite | Day 7

🥈 · 19K views · 9 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Miracle