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Alex & Erika

Alex & Erika

🥈Expert Creator
338 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 338 of 481 videos so far.

Published
338
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 (338)

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
Our Cruise Stop / Beach Day in CABO SAN LUCAS! | Day 68:49Vlog

Our Cruise Stop / Beach Day in CABO SAN LUCAS! | Day 6

🥈 · 6K views · 9 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Miracle
Our CRUISE STOP in Puerto Vallarta | Day 511:26Vlog

Our CRUISE STOP in Puerto Vallarta | Day 5

🥈 · 5K views · 9 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Miracle
Cruise Ports CANCELLED!!! | Day 4 🙁7:46Vlog

Cruise Ports CANCELLED!!! | Day 4 🙁

🥈 · 3K views · 9 years ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Miracle
AVOIDING A HURRICANE! | Day 3 🛳4:58Vlog

AVOIDING A HURRICANE! | Day 3 🛳

🥈 · 2K views · 9 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Miracle
A TYPICAL DAY AT SEA | AVOIDING A TROPICAL STORM | Day 26:48Vlog

A TYPICAL DAY AT SEA | AVOIDING A TROPICAL STORM | Day 2

🥈 · 3K views · 9 years ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Miracle
Cruise Vlog | Our Mexican Riviera Cruise | Day 18:11Vlog

Cruise Vlog | Our Mexican Riviera Cruise | Day 1

🥈 · 206K views · 9 years ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Miracle
#voteIRL Register to vote in 1:34 while we travel to Panama and back!1:34Tips

#voteIRL Register to vote in 1:34 while we travel to Panama and back!

🥈 · 394 views · 9 years ago
Highly Positive
Cruise Stop in Grand Cayman | Our Day | 7 Mile Beach Visit7:51Vlog

Cruise Stop in Grand Cayman | Our Day | 7 Mile Beach Visit

🥈 · 18K views · 9 years ago
Highly Positive
Cruise Stop in Puerto Limón Costa Rica with Zip Lining8:08Tour

Cruise Stop in Puerto Limón Costa Rica with Zip Lining

🥈 · 8K views · 9 years ago
Highly Positive
GOING THROUGH THE PANAMA CANAL6:25Vlog

GOING THROUGH THE PANAMA CANAL

🥈 · 355K views · 9 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Our Cruise to Cartagena Colombia5:26Vlog

Our Cruise to Cartagena Colombia

🥈 · 11K views · 9 years ago
Highly Positive
Our Cruise Stop in Aruba4:00Vlog

Our Cruise Stop in Aruba

🥈 · 29K views · 9 years ago
Highly Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
OUR NEW HOME FOR 10 DAYS!9:29Vlog

OUR NEW HOME FOR 10 DAYS!

🥈 · 1K views · 9 years ago
Highly Positive
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Heading to FLORIDA for our Panama Canal Cruise | DAY 15:51Vlog

Heading to FLORIDA for our Panama Canal Cruise | DAY 1

🥈 · 374 views · 9 years ago
Highly Positive
LOST IN ARUBA8:19Vlog

LOST IN ARUBA

🥈 · 375 views · 11 years ago
Highly Positive
DO PEOPLE DIE ON CRUISE SHIPS?10:19Vlog

DO PEOPLE DIE ON CRUISE SHIPS?

🥈 · 21K views · 11 years ago
Positive
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
ALLIGATOR Excursion in Florida11:02Vlog

ALLIGATOR Excursion in Florida

🥈 · 301 views · 11 years ago
Highly Positive
A Typical Day on a Carnival Cruise10:04Vlog

A Typical Day on a Carnival Cruise

🥈 · 2K views · 11 years ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Breeze
Venice Port | Tips For Cruise Ship Passengers7:26Tips

Venice Port | Tips For Cruise Ship Passengers

🥈 · 32K views · 11 years ago
Highly Positive
Leaving Venice by Cruise Ship5:20Vlog

Leaving Venice by Cruise Ship

🥈 · 396 views · 11 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Breeze
Carnival Sails Away Missing 2 Passengers in Venice!4:34Vlog

Carnival Sails Away Missing 2 Passengers in Venice!

🥈 · 255K views · 11 years ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Breeze
Two Days in Venice | Via Cruise Ship10:58Vlog

Two Days in Venice | Via Cruise Ship

🥈 · 656 views · 11 years ago
Positive
Exploring Venice on Foot8:07Vlog

Exploring Venice on Foot

🥈 · 344 views · 11 years ago
Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Breeze