Joe,
I read all your posts and the issue is not the $7. or auto tipping but rather total tip should be $63. when you do the math however $70. is being charged.
So the $7. is going to non tip crew members.
If you do sail Carnival again you can always have the $7. removed I would think.
Everyone working on the ship work so hard and so many hours. However I understand your point too.
Who knows what the future holds could be all cruiselines will be auto tipping for the Captain.

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Enjoy your future cruises with whatever cruiseline you decide on.