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Alex & Erika

Alex & Erika

🥈Expert Creator
331 Cruise Videos on Trip Bacon515 Total Videos on YouTube40K 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 331 of 515 videos so far.

Published
331
analysed and live on Trip Bacon
On YouTube
515
total catalogue
Catalogue coverage64%

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
    42
  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 Nibble26 video mentions
Balcony Cabins
Solid Strip35 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 Strip30 video mentions

Deck & Recreation

Pool Deck
A Nibble32 video mentions
Water Park
Solid Strip13 video mentions
Kids & Family
Solid Strip154 video mentions
Spa & Fitness
Seriously Tasty2 video mentions
Top

Ship & Crew

Ship Condition
A Nibble22 video mentions
Embarkation
A Nibble51 video mentions
Crew & Service
Solid Strip126 video mentions

Value & Logistics

Booking
Solid Strip14 video mentions
Value
A Nibble68 video mentions
Excursions
Solid Strip152 video mentions
Wi-Fi
Slight Frown5 video mentions
Low
Loyalty Program
Solid Strip13 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)
77%
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

I think is one of the most beautiful beaches in St. Kits.

🥈ExpertAlex & Erika

Barcelona can easily become one of the highlights of your entire cruise.

🥈ExpertAlex & Erika

The food alone is worth the trip.

🥈ExpertAlex & Erika

In our experience, the southern Caribbean has the clearest water, more dramatic scenery, fewer overbuilt ports, and just a more exotic feel overall because of the geography.

🥈ExpertAlex & Erika

Out of all the beach clubs we visited throughout Mexico and the Caribbean, Cozumel is honestly right there at the top for overall value.

🥈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. Plan ahead to make the most of your day in St. Kitts.

  2. Consider a combination of an island tour and beach time for a balanced experience.

  3. Bring small bills for taxis and tips, as US dollars are widely accepted.

  4. Confirm taxi prices before your trip, as fares are fixed rather than metered.

  5. Purchase scenic railway tickets directly through the cruise line to secure availability.

  6. Arrive in Rome a couple of days early to adjust to the time change and avoid rush.

  7. Plan your first day around ancient Rome sites, which are close together.

  8. Explore the historic center on your second day, including the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain.

Videos (331)

MEXICAN RIVIERA CRUISE PORT GUIDE | Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta & Cabo San Lucas | Tips & Excursions11:24Tips

MEXICAN RIVIERA CRUISE PORT GUIDE | Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta & Cabo San Lucas | Tips & Excursions

🥈 · 12K views · 8 months ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Group logo
Royal Caribbean Group
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
London Black Cab Tour | Big Ben, Buckingham Palace & Hidden Gems | Family Travel Vlog - Part 1614:31Vlog

London Black Cab Tour | Big Ben, Buckingham Palace & Hidden Gems | Family Travel Vlog - Part 16

🥈 · 363 views · 9 months ago
Highly Positive
CONNECTING Cabins on MSC Cruises 🚢 | Can You Name the Ship?1:00Tips

CONNECTING Cabins on MSC Cruises 🚢 | Can You Name the Ship?

🥈 · 2K views · 9 months ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Virtuosa
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC World America
MSC Virtuosa Connecting Balcony Cabins Tour | Cabins 14197 & 14199 (Family Review)6:34Tour

MSC Virtuosa Connecting Balcony Cabins Tour | Cabins 14197 & 14199 (Family Review)

🥈 · 1K views · 9 months ago
Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Virtuosa
Exploring Como | Riding the Funicolare Como Brunate Car up the Mountain - Part 610:51Vlog

Exploring Como | Riding the Funicolare Como Brunate Car up the Mountain - Part 6

🥈 · 626 views · 9 months ago
Positive
San Diego to Milan | Family Vacation w/3 kids | Our First Meal in Italy - Part 16:29Vlog

San Diego to Milan | Family Vacation w/3 kids | Our First Meal in Italy - Part 1

🥈 · 272 views · 10 months ago
Highly Positive
Wedding Gazebo at MSC's Ocean Cay Private Island #alexanderika #bahamas #mscoceancay1:00Tour

Wedding Gazebo at MSC's Ocean Cay Private Island #alexanderika #bahamas #mscoceancay

🥈 · 335 views · 10 months ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Meraviglia Sea Day Tour & Full Ship Walkthrough (Dining, Pools, Kids Clubs, Nightlife)45:32Tour

MSC Meraviglia Sea Day Tour & Full Ship Walkthrough (Dining, Pools, Kids Clubs, Nightlife)

🥈 · 3K views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
P & O Cruises logo
P & O Cruises
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Meraviglia
+1 more
Our MSC Ocean Cay Restaurant Experience | Specialty Dining3:38Vlog

Our MSC Ocean Cay Restaurant Experience | Specialty Dining

🥈 · 1K views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
EXPLORING MSC's OCEAN CAY | Private Cabana Rental | Walking Entire Island22:58Vlog

EXPLORING MSC's OCEAN CAY | Private Cabana Rental | Walking Entire Island

🥈 · 2K views · 11 months ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Teppanyaki & White Party on our First MSC Cruise5:37Vlog

Teppanyaki & White Party on our First MSC Cruise

🥈 · 171 views · 11 months ago
Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Cruise Excursion Options in Nassau Bahamas | Our Day With Kensly Joseph12:37Vlog

Cruise Excursion Options in Nassau Bahamas | Our Day With Kensly Joseph

🥈 · 395 views · 12 months ago
Highly Positive
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Cunard Line logo
Queen Victoria
+1 more
Our First MSC Cruise | Feedback During Our Cruise | Kids7:10Vlog

Our First MSC Cruise | Feedback During Our Cruise | Kids

🥈 · 215 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Elation
Kennedy Space Center | Cruise Excursion Options Info | Exploring On Our Own12:41Vlog

Kennedy Space Center | Cruise Excursion Options Info | Exploring On Our Own

🥈 · 251 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Meraviglia
Our First MSC Cruise FEEDBACK | What we LOVE & HATE8:28Review

Our First MSC Cruise FEEDBACK | What we LOVE & HATE

🥈 · 292 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC CRUISE FROM BROOKLYN | Boarding the Ship | DAY 124:34Vlog

MSC CRUISE FROM BROOKLYN | Boarding the Ship | DAY 1

🥈 · 2K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Leaving Port Canaveral Cruise Port TIME LAPSE | MSC Cruises0:40

Leaving Port Canaveral Cruise Port TIME LAPSE | MSC Cruises

· 170 views · 1 years ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Leaving New York City by Cruise Ship1:00

Leaving New York City by Cruise Ship

· 177 views · 1 years ago
MSC Cruises | Sea Day Timelapse1:00

MSC Cruises | Sea Day Timelapse

· 61 views · 1 years ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
MSC Cruises | Leaving Nassau Bahamas at Night1:00

MSC Cruises | Leaving Nassau Bahamas at Night

· 94 views · 1 years ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
Atlantic Ocean Cruise Ship Timelapse | MSC Cruises0:51

Atlantic Ocean Cruise Ship Timelapse | MSC Cruises

· 135 views · 1 years ago
MSC Cruises USA logo
MSC Cruises USA
3 Days Exploring NYC BEFORE Our CRUISE13:02Vlog

3 Days Exploring NYC BEFORE Our CRUISE

🥈 · 258 views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive
MISSING CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS3:42Vlog

MISSING CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS

🥈 · 1K views · 1 years ago
Positive
CARTAGENA SPAIN CRUISE PORT OPTIONS | Cruise Excursion Options Info Tips6:19Tips

CARTAGENA SPAIN CRUISE PORT OPTIONS | Cruise Excursion Options Info Tips

🥈 · 7K views · 1 years ago
Highly Positive