# AIDA Cruises passenger refund litigation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/aida-cruises-passenger-refund-litigation > Updated: 2026-08-21T07:18:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Rostock District Court ruled in favor of a couple from Dortmund in a legal dispute against AIDA Cruises regarding a world cruise booked for 2025/26. The passengers sought a refund after ship modernizations resulted in the reduction and relocation of the advertised naturist (FKK) area. According to the court, the original spacious area—which included a whirlpool, shower, and sun protection—was converted into a ‘Sky Deck’ reserved for suite guests. The new FKK area was significantly smaller and lacked the promised amenities. While the plaintiffs requested a 22 percent reduction of their 68,600 Euro travel price, the court awarded a 5 percent reduction, totaling 3,430 Euro. The ruling was based on the finding that the cruise line created legitimate expectations through its published digital deck plans and failed to adequately inform passengers of these significant changes prior to departure. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: Aida Cruises ordered to refund passengers over reduced amenities A German court ruled that a couple is entitled to a price reduction for an Aida Cruises voyage after the ship's naturist area was reduced in size and amenities following a renovation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aida-cruises-ordered-to-refund-passengers-over-reduced-amenities ### 2026-08-15: AIDA Cruises ordered to refund passengers over reduced FKK area A German court ordered AIDA Cruises to refund 5 percent of a cruise fare to a couple after the ship's nudist area was reduced in size and amenities compared to the deck plans provided at booking. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aida-cruises-ordered-to-refund-passengers-over-reduced-fkk-area --- Cite as: AIDA Cruises passenger refund litigation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/aida-cruises-passenger-refund-litigation