Update: my boarding time was 2pm, but I arrived at 11:30 and was able to go right through to the ship! Short security line and very few people waiting around, despite a sold-out sailing on the Allure. The other members of my group with similar boarding times had the same experience. One person went straight through aa early as 11! Although there was signage at the port dividing people by boarding time, nobody asked and we were ushered all the way through.
Great way to kick off my birthday weekend! Happy sailing everyone!