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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)

We Drive Go Karts on the Norwegian Bliss | Cruise Vlog Day 56:07Vlog

We Drive Go Karts on the Norwegian Bliss | Cruise Vlog Day 5

🥈 · 738 views · 6 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Bliss
One Day in Mazatlán | Red Truck Tour | Cruise Vlog Day 511:59Vlog

One Day in Mazatlán | Red Truck Tour | Cruise Vlog Day 5

🥈 · 4K views · 6 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Bliss
PUERTO VALLARTA | Norwegian Bliss Cruise Vlog Day 412:50Vlog

PUERTO VALLARTA | Norwegian Bliss Cruise Vlog Day 4

🥈 · 1K views · 6 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Bliss
The WIVES go to Camp | Sea Day on Norwegian Bliss | Cruise Vlog Day 38:08Vlog

The WIVES go to Camp | Sea Day on Norwegian Bliss | Cruise Vlog Day 3

🥈 · 1K views · 6 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Bliss
She Fell Asleep! SUPER FUN on the Norwegian Bliss | Cruise Vlog Day 214:58Vlog

She Fell Asleep! SUPER FUN on the Norwegian Bliss | Cruise Vlog Day 2

🥈 · 1K views · 6 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Bliss
Boarding the Norwegian Bliss | Cruise Vlog Day 112:27Vlog

Boarding the Norwegian Bliss | Cruise Vlog Day 1

🥈 · 4K views · 6 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Bliss
TIME LAPSE | Entering Mazatlan By Cruise Ship | Norwegian Bliss3:16

TIME LAPSE | Entering Mazatlan By Cruise Ship | Norwegian Bliss

· 350 views · 6 years ago
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Bliss
CRAZY Water Slide - Ocean Loops Norwegian Bliss Joy2:20Tips

CRAZY Water Slide - Ocean Loops Norwegian Bliss Joy

🥈 · 22K views · 6 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Bliss
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Joy
My Favorite Cabin Location on a Cruise Ship3:12Tips

My Favorite Cabin Location on a Cruise Ship

🥈 · 339 views · 6 years ago
Highly Positive
Rough Sea During Our Cruise Ship Tender Water Shuttle | Plus Tip1:43Tips

Rough Sea During Our Cruise Ship Tender Water Shuttle | Plus Tip

🥈 · 3K views · 6 years ago
Positive
MY REVIEW - HAIBOXING Remote Control Car - 1:12 Scale 4x4 RC Buggy7:26Review

MY REVIEW - HAIBOXING Remote Control Car - 1:12 Scale 4x4 RC Buggy

🥈 · 4K views · 6 years ago
Highly Positive
2 Days in Vegas with the kids | Good or Bad?10:57Vlog

2 Days in Vegas with the kids | Good or Bad?

🥈 · 504 views · 6 years ago
Highly Positive
The BEST Babysitting on Cruise Lines for Kids UNDER 3 years old6:06Tips

The BEST Babysitting on Cruise Lines for Kids UNDER 3 years old

🥈 · 539 views · 6 years ago
Highly Positive
Norwegian Cruise Line logo
Norwegian Cruise Line
Holland America Line logo
Holland America Line
Cunard Line logo
Cunard Line
+2 more
REVIEW - LAEGENDARY RC Truck - COMMENT with your feedback ⬇️6:46Review

REVIEW - LAEGENDARY RC Truck - COMMENT with your feedback ⬇️

🥈 · 23K views · 6 years ago
Highly Positive
Quick Trip to Daytona International Speedway - Have You Been? COMMENT Below ⬇️4:39Vlog

Quick Trip to Daytona International Speedway - Have You Been? COMMENT Below ⬇️

🥈 · 112 views · 6 years ago
Highly Positive
🤣LAST Day of our Caribbean Cruise (Sorry about the audio) | Cruise Vlog Day 75:38Vlog

🤣LAST Day of our Caribbean Cruise (Sorry about the audio) | Cruise Vlog Day 7

🥈 · 233 views · 6 years ago
Highly Positive
Cruise Stop in Grand Turk and Dinner at the Steakhouse | Cruise Vlog Day 67:48Vlog

Cruise Stop in Grand Turk and Dinner at the Steakhouse | Cruise Vlog Day 6

🥈 · 350 views · 6 years ago
Highly Positive
Our Day at TRUNK BAY in St John | Cruise Vlog Day 45:19Vlog

Our Day at TRUNK BAY in St John | Cruise Vlog Day 4

🥈 · 696 views · 6 years ago
Highly Positive
Our Cruise Stop in Amber Cove | Cruise Vlog Day 39:23Vlog

Our Cruise Stop in Amber Cove | Cruise Vlog Day 3

🥈 · 2K views · 6 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Breeze
Caribbean Cruise Day at Sea | Cruise Vlog Day 216:00Vlog

Caribbean Cruise Day at Sea | Cruise Vlog Day 2

🥈 · 270 views · 7 years ago
Highly Positive
🚢 CARIBBEAN CRUISE | CRUISE VLOG DAY 1 - HAVE YOU BEEN ON A CRUIAE? Comment Below11:55Vlog

🚢 CARIBBEAN CRUISE | CRUISE VLOG DAY 1 - HAVE YOU BEEN ON A CRUIAE? Comment Below

🥈 · 972 views · 7 years ago
Highly Positive
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line logo
Carnival Breeze
Playa Del Carmen without KIDS!8:13Vlog

Playa Del Carmen without KIDS!

🥈 · 1K views · 7 years ago
Highly Positive
We LOVE to Cruise!2:44

We LOVE to Cruise!

· 1K views · 7 years ago
We head to Puerto Vallarta!6:07Vlog

We head to Puerto Vallarta!

🥈 · 573 views · 7 years ago
Highly Positive