Croatia-based shipyard Uljanik confirmed it penned a contract for the construction of a luxury cruise ship in Pula's shipyard with the Australian company Scenic last November.

The cruise ship will be able to accommodate up to 240 passengers and 172 crew members.

The vessel, scheduled to be delivered to its owner by 2018, will feature 165.70m in length and 21.50m in width, and will resemble a yacht.