Hawaii kayaks

Oh yea, I think those are called ocean kayaks? The main difference being that they are open instead of being closed off around the legs. Around where I live it is mainly lakes and rivers and when I go camping I see the other type of kayak a lot more often. When I've been to the beach in Florida I saw these things everywhere for using in the ocean but honestly I do not think it makes much difference. I find that with the closed kayaks, you don't get as wet but they can be a real pain when you need to get water out or clean them.

This is a picture of a closed kayak:

 

Well I find that the open ones are a bit more comfortable and easier to get into without cramping your legs. And if you are going to be sipping a beer and lounging on the lake (or ocean), it sounds like comfort is what you're after!

 

I think the open top will be more user friendly to new people with no experience. The closed top is more for rough waters and open top for cruising around