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.
Comprehensive read on Alex & Erika's catalogue. The signal below is well-grounded.
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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
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“it was just like such a cool experience of so much fun”
“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.”
“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)
0:32VlogInside the Cruise Ship Kitchen 🚢 | Carnival Celebration Chef’s Table
0:15TourCarnival Ocean Suite 🚢 | Family of 5 Balcony Cabin Tour
0:15Cruise Ship Medevac 🚁🙏 | Late-Night Medical Emergency on Carnival Cruise
20:52TourCartagena Spain Cruise Port Day | 1-Hour Taxi Tour, Old Town Walk & Roman Amphitheater | Part 31
7:35VlogKids Exploring the Ship: Ropes Course, Chocolate Lab & Steakhouse | Sea Day Vibes | Part 30
0:35Coki Beach, St. Thomas 🏝️ | Beautiful Beach Day from Our Cruise 🚢
0:43VlogMissing Cruise Ship Passengers 😱 | John Heald’s Funny Reaction on Carnival! 🚢
11:59VlogExploring Valencia Spain on Our Own | Cruise Port + Shopping, Old Town & Gulliver Park! | Part 29
23:27VlogBarcelona in One Day from the Cruise Ship | DIY Walking Tour, Beach & Back-On-Board Panic! | Part 28
17:46VlogPalma de Mallorca Cruise Port Guide | Old Town Walk & Palmanova Beach
10:26TipsMAZATLÁN CRUISE PORT GUIDE | Budget Friendly Options & Local Tour Tips🚢
1:00VlogCastillo de Gibralfaro in Málaga! 🇪🇸 Epic Views from the Castle Walls
24:55VlogDIY Alicante (No Tour Needed): 15-Minute Walk, Old Town, Mercado & Beach Day | Part 26
1:00Pirate Ship Excursion in Puerto Vallarta 🏴☠️ | Remembering the Marigalante #PuertoVallarta
25:44VlogDIY Málaga Cruise Guide: Gibralfaro Castle Views, Roman Theatre & Beach Day 🏖️ | Part 25
1:00VlogOur Typical Cruise Day in Mazatlán 🇲🇽 | Mexican Riviera Cruise Excursion
0:35Rob the Robotic Bartender 🤖🍹 | MSC Cruises Fun at Sea! 🚢
11:26TipsCABO SAN LUCAS CRUISE PORT GUIDE | Best Excursions, Tips & Things To Do in One Day
1:00TipsPuerto Vallarta Cruise Day 🌴 Seafood + Los Muertos Beach Tips
0:32Cruise Ship Passing Under the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge Leaving Brooklyn
1:45CompareSmall Cruise Ships vs Large Cruise Ships | Do You Agree?
11:43TipsPUERTO VALLARTA CRUISE PORT GUIDE | Best Excursions, Tips & Things To Do in One Day
15:58VlogExploring Cádiz Spain from a Cruise Ship | Double-Decker Bus Tour, Market Food & Shopping - Part 24
14:38VlogCruise Sea-Day Fun: Tacos, Water Park Adventures & Teppanyaki Dinner | MSC Virtuosa Vlog - Part 23