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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)

Stop Overpacking! 🧳 Kids Cruise Packing List0:17

Stop Overpacking! 🧳 Kids Cruise Packing List

· 834 views · 4 months ago
Is It REALLY Safe to Cruise to Mexico? (Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Cozumel & More)6:31Tips

Is It REALLY Safe to Cruise to Mexico? (Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Cozumel & More)

🥈 · 6K views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages logo
World Traveller
Avoid the Cruise Ship "Candy Store Trap" 🍭💸0:25Tips

Avoid the Cruise Ship "Candy Store Trap" 🍭💸

🥈 · 1K views · 4 months ago
Critical
We ALMOST Missed Our Cruise in Barcelona! 🇪🇸🚢1:00Vlog

We ALMOST Missed Our Cruise in Barcelona! 🇪🇸🚢

🥈 · 373 views · 4 months ago
Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
KIDS CRUISE PACKING LIST: What to Bring (and What to Leave at Home)6:03Tips

KIDS CRUISE PACKING LIST: What to Bring (and What to Leave at Home)

🥈 · 374 views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
+2 more
3-Day vs. 7-Day Cruises: Which is Better?0:35Tips

3-Day vs. 7-Day Cruises: Which is Better?

🥈 · 647 views · 4 months ago
Positive
LA PAZ MEXICO Travel Guide: Better Than Cabo? (5-7 Day Itinerary)9:52Tips

LA PAZ MEXICO Travel Guide: Better Than Cabo? (5-7 Day Itinerary)

🥈 · 5K views · 4 months ago
Highly Positive
The TIME WE ALMOST MISSED THE CRUISE SHIP | It's Easier Than You Think (Real Stories + Tips)7:52Tips

The TIME WE ALMOST MISSED THE CRUISE SHIP | It's Easier Than You Think (Real Stories + Tips)

🥈 · 546 views · 4 months ago
Positive
FIRST CRUISE? Avoid These 9 Costly Mistakes8:49Tips

FIRST CRUISE? Avoid These 9 Costly Mistakes

🥈 · 331 views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Stuck on a Cruise Ship in Rough Seas 🌊0:10

Stuck on a Cruise Ship in Rough Seas 🌊

· 10K views · 5 months ago
MSC VIRTUOSA BALCONY CABIN TOUR | Connecting Balcony Cabins, Solo Cabin & Jacuzzi Suite8:39Tour

MSC VIRTUOSA BALCONY CABIN TOUR | Connecting Balcony Cabins, Solo Cabin & Jacuzzi Suite

🥈 · 622 views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Virtuosa
This Happens Before You Board a Carnival Cruise…0:28

This Happens Before You Board a Carnival Cruise…

· 2K views · 5 months ago
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Mahogany Bay Beach 🏝️ | Carnival Cruise Stop in Roatán 🚢0:20

Mahogany Bay Beach 🏝️ | Carnival Cruise Stop in Roatán 🚢

· 1K views · 5 months ago
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
MEXICAN RIVIERA CRUISE TIPS | What You Should Know Before Your First Cruise3:10Tips

MEXICAN RIVIERA CRUISE TIPS | What You Should Know Before Your First Cruise

🥈 · 907 views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Most People Book the WRONG Panama Canal Cruise7:57Tips

Most People Book the WRONG Panama Canal Cruise

🥈 · 2K views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
We Woke Up to a Medevac on Our Cruise 🚨0:21

We Woke Up to a Medevac on Our Cruise 🚨

· 2K views · 5 months ago
Cruise News This Week: Haiti Cancelled, Disney’s Biggest Ship & Free Flights?!3:28Tips

Cruise News This Week: Haiti Cancelled, Disney’s Biggest Ship & Free Flights?!

🥈 · 64 views · 5 months ago
Positive
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line logo
Disney Cruise Line
PUERTO VALLARTA Land Vacation Guide | Don’t Go Without This 5–7 Day Plan10:59Tips

PUERTO VALLARTA Land Vacation Guide | Don’t Go Without This 5–7 Day Plan

🥈 · 3K views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Cabo San Lucas in One Day 🚢🌴 | Cruise Port Guide2:23Tips

Cabo San Lucas in One Day 🚢🌴 | Cruise Port Guide

🥈 · 8K views · 5 months ago
Highly Positive
Panama Canal Locomotives Pulling Our Cruise Ship 🚢 | Full Gatun Locks Transit0:15

Panama Canal Locomotives Pulling Our Cruise Ship 🚢 | Full Gatun Locks Transit

· 2K views · 6 months ago
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Man Overboard Emergency at Sea | Cruise Ship Rescue Response0:24

Man Overboard Emergency at Sea | Cruise Ship Rescue Response

· 324 views · 6 months ago
LA PAZ CRUISE PORT GUIDE  🇲🇽 | Whale Sharks, Balandra Beach & Best Beach Day Options9:00Tips

LA PAZ CRUISE PORT GUIDE 🇲🇽 | Whale Sharks, Balandra Beach & Best Beach Day Options

🥈 · 4K views · 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Mazatlán Cruise Port Guide | What to Do in 2 Minutes2:01Tips

Mazatlán Cruise Port Guide | What to Do in 2 Minutes

🥈 · 8K views · 6 months ago
Highly Positive
Puerto Vallarta Cruise Port Guide | What to Do in 2 Minutes2:14Tips

Puerto Vallarta Cruise Port Guide | What to Do in 2 Minutes

🥈 · 3K views · 6 months ago
Highly Positive