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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)

Cliff Divers in Mazatlán, Mexico 😱🌊 | Would You Jump?0:12

Cliff Divers in Mazatlán, Mexico 😱🌊 | Would You Jump?

· 4K views · 2 years ago
Naples Cruise Port Guide 2025 | Amalfi Coast & Positano Private Tour Tips12:21Tips

Naples Cruise Port Guide 2025 | Amalfi Coast & Positano Private Tour Tips

🥈 · 19K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Costa Maya Port & Golf Cart Tour | Time Lapse9:23

Costa Maya Port & Golf Cart Tour | Time Lapse

· 9K views · 2 years ago
Cruise Ship Water Taxi in Cabo 🌬️🚤 | Windy Return to the Ship1:00

Cruise Ship Water Taxi in Cabo 🌬️🚤 | Windy Return to the Ship

· 3K views · 2 years ago
Missing Cruise Ship Passengers in Greece 😱🚢 | Santorini Close Call!1:00Vlog

Missing Cruise Ship Passengers in Greece 😱🚢 | Santorini Close Call!

🥈 · 5K views · 2 years ago
Positive
IMPORTANT INFO | Carnival Babysitting For Toddlers11:10Tips

IMPORTANT INFO | Carnival Babysitting For Toddlers

🥈 · 1K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Sea Days Are the Best Days 🌊🚢 | Cruise Life Views0:23

Sea Days Are the Best Days 🌊🚢 | Cruise Life Views

· 351 views · 2 years ago
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Riding the Carnival Celebration Roller Coaster 🎢🚢 | BOLT at Sea!0:57Vlog

Riding the Carnival Celebration Roller Coaster 🎢🚢 | BOLT at Sea!

🥈 · 2K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises logo
Celebrity Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Celebration
$234 For Dinner | Carnival Chef's Table | WORTH IT???11:48Review

$234 For Dinner | Carnival Chef's Table | WORTH IT???

🥈 · 4K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
OCEAN SUITE BALCONY CABIN TOUR | Carnival | Jubilee | Celebration | Mardi Gras9:27Tour

OCEAN SUITE BALCONY CABIN TOUR | Carnival | Jubilee | Celebration | Mardi Gras

🥈 · 12K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Mardi Gras
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Jubilee
+1 more
What we LIKED and DISLIKED about the Carnival Celebration!38:36Review

What we LIKED and DISLIKED about the Carnival Celebration!

🥈 · 11K views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Celebration
Private Vatican Tour | 3 Weeks In Europe with 3 Kids | Day 199:37Tour

Private Vatican Tour | 3 Weeks In Europe with 3 Kids | Day 19

🥈 · 185 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Great ROME Hotel for Families | Visiting the Colosseum | 3 Weeks In Europe with 3 Kids | Day 1816:10Vlog

Great ROME Hotel for Families | Visiting the Colosseum | 3 Weeks In Europe with 3 Kids | Day 18

🥈 · 343 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Cruise Ship Tour Naples, Amalfi Coast & Positano | 3 Weeks In Europe with 3 Kids | Day 17 | Part 214:27Vlog

Cruise Ship Tour Naples, Amalfi Coast & Positano | 3 Weeks In Europe with 3 Kids | Day 17 | Part 2

🥈 · 404 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Private Cruise Ship Tour Naples, Amalfi Coast & Positano | 3 Weeks In Europe with 3 Kids | Day 1723:32Vlog

Private Cruise Ship Tour Naples, Amalfi Coast & Positano | 3 Weeks In Europe with 3 Kids | Day 17

🥈 · 522 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Our Cruise Stop in Messina Was Awesome | 3 Weeks In Europe with 3 Kids | Day 1627:56Vlog

Our Cruise Stop in Messina Was Awesome | 3 Weeks In Europe with 3 Kids | Day 16

🥈 · 360 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
One Day in Katakolon by Cruise Ship | 3 Weeks in Europe with 3 Kids | Day 1517:26Vlog

One Day in Katakolon by Cruise Ship | 3 Weeks in Europe with 3 Kids | Day 15

🥈 · 180 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
One Day in Athens via Cruise Ship | 3 Weeks in Europe with 3 Kids | Day 1419:12Vlog

One Day in Athens via Cruise Ship | 3 Weeks in Europe with 3 Kids | Day 14

🥈 · 524 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Pride
Missed Cruise Port | 3 Weeks in Europe with 3 Kids | Day 139:15Vlog

Missed Cruise Port | 3 Weeks in Europe with 3 Kids | Day 13

🥈 · 188 views · 2 years ago
Critical
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Pride
Exploring the Ephesus Ruins in Kusadasi Turkey | 3 Weeks in Europe with 3 Kids | Day 12 | Part 224:46Vlog

Exploring the Ephesus Ruins in Kusadasi Turkey | 3 Weeks in Europe with 3 Kids | Day 12 | Part 2

🥈 · 314 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
Our Day in Kusadasi Turkey | Rugs & Leather Factory Tour | 3 Weeks in Europe with 3 Kids | Day 1225:30Vlog

Our Day in Kusadasi Turkey | Rugs & Leather Factory Tour | 3 Weeks in Europe with 3 Kids | Day 12

🥈 · 617 views · 2 years ago
Positive
Princess Cruises logo
Princess Cruises
Windstar Cruises logo
Windstar Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
+2 more
Wine Tasting in Santorini | Cruise Ship Excursion | 3 Weeks in Europe with 3 Kids | Day 11 Part 217:15Vlog

Wine Tasting in Santorini | Cruise Ship Excursion | 3 Weeks in Europe with 3 Kids | Day 11 Part 2

🥈 · 199 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive
MISSING CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS in Santorini Greece!16:20Vlog

MISSING CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS in Santorini Greece!

🥈 · 1K views · 2 years ago
Positive
One Day in Santorini | Private Excursion and Van | 3 Weeks in Europe with 3 Kids | Day 1114:57Vlog

One Day in Santorini | Private Excursion and Van | 3 Weeks in Europe with 3 Kids | Day 11

🥈 · 237 views · 2 years ago
Highly Positive